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Not if they can be used to make a functional firearm. All of the 3D printed AR's I've seen are .22lr only. They tried to shoot larger but the frames crack at the seams. The "plastic" guns that are holding up are CNC'd on small mills. Similar technology, similar computer program.

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http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=2338 GREAT company <thumbsup> <thumbsup> This is probably the best barrel you can get in the 16"

I have that same hat, and I don't look half as cute! <lmao>

What is the OAL of that 7.5"? I'm thinking of begging and selling my self to get my CoP to put a SBR on my motor.

That round will take out absolutely everything in N. America! Those all copper bullets are a bit more expensive, but they have great weight retention and expansion. Nosler's are a good fall back, but they tend to break up (soft lead core) if they hit something too big/tough.

This is the POF-USA P308 14.5"! Besides a nice paint job, I see; * Magpul MOE+ grip (fde) * Magpul ACS stock (fde) * Troy BUIS Battle Sights (fde) * Aimpoint T1/H1 * Surefire light (opposite side of the rifle) * Is that a Surefire QD flashhider? Looks like CA found some $$$

First and foremost, I want to thank MrRaley for assisting me in this project. No one here is a stranger to the quality of the Armalite rifles. I am forever in search of making sure I have taken advantage of all of the modern advances in the technology for the AR308. Armalite recently released the newer AR10A which is now able to use the Magpul LR20 PMAG. This huge undertaking is combined with the fact that Armalite is notorious for making .308 specific parts. Up to now my rifle has had the standard AR-15 magazine catch. Since Armalite was so gracious to release this new feature on the AR10A, I was extremely interested to see if this new part would; 1. work on my rifle, and 2. be a satisfactory upgrade to the commonly used part I already had. After a bit of aid from MrRaley, and a short wait on the US Postal Service (I was also delayed by the opening weekend of buck season), I finally had my package in my mailbox. I instantly recognized the AR10A magazine catch from all the pictures I had seen online. As quickly as I opened my mail, I had my AR15 magazine catch out to compare parts. The differences were immediately present to me. First... The AR10A had a slightly longer post than the standard AR15. This equates to a longer range of motion. Next... I saw the "boss" (as is was described to me by MrRaley) was significantly larger on the AR10A part in comparison to the standard AR15 part. Last... The spring was exponentially stronger and longer on the AR10A part versus the AR15 part. Assembly was just as simple as any other magazine catch. The combination of the three examples above made for a very strong and deep contact on the Magpul LR20 PMAG. Unfortunately the pictures will never be able to show you how firm and solid this new mag catch works. I can honestly say I am pleased with the new part. Its functions and installs perfectly. The solid and distinct sound of the magazine seating into the magwell was reassuring to say the least. There is no worry that weight of the magazine, combined with the power of the bolt slamming over the top, is going to unseat my magazine. I fully stand behind this as an upgrade to the DPMS/KAC versions of the 308AR rifles. Armalite has proven to me once again why they have been able to weather the years of clones and copies, always to remain the undisputed example of how it all started! Thank you to Imschur and MrRaley for making this possible for me.

Congrats Rog!

3 out of 4... http://308ar.com/forum/battle-arms-development/look-what-i-see!/msg40009/#msg40009 It's great the BAD Inc. is getting recognized!

What were you doing when it broke? Rapid fire? Steel case ammo?

The way I understand it, JD has an unofficial gen1 and gen2 lower receiver. They changed their process about 12-18 months ago. I heard rumor that JD used CMMG magazines on their first lowers. They assumed all magazines were the same. I'll reserve my opinion of CMMG for the sake of those who own their products. You have a few options. 1. Contact JD and see if they have a remedy. 2. T&E more magazines till you find one that works. 3. Try to shim the magwell to accept the PMAG. 4. Do what I did.... Sell it... Then buy a MA-10! Or an AR10A!!

I have an ammo can full of .223 I'm bringing down. 8)

I love those GTR-3H lowers! <thumbsup> (Did you get the Ambi model?) I like the 3S too, but if I'm always buying Mega uppers I may as well keep getting the 3H's!

:o Look at that skull crushin butt plate!?!?

Rip, I agree whole heatedly that customer service could have been more empathetic to your situation. If a company wishes to be considered a top notch operation, their best impression is made at the customer service level. I truly hope your situation is resolved and you get a working rifle.

I have an issue with this post. While the title suggests that DPMS has a "NON EXISTENT" warranty service, the subject matter actually states the complete opposite. @Mike, I'm sorry to hear about your rifle. That shit is as aggravating as all hell! No one likes to have a sub-par rifle. Especially when you are choosing to shoot competition (or similar) with it. You are 100% right to expect a complete working rifle, if that is what you purchased. I just feel you are being a little unfair to the folks at DPMS that are working on the project. It sounds to me like DPMS has taken your rifle and is willing to do the work... but on their time and on their schedule. You bought a rifle from a very LARGE company (possibly the largest). I'm sure you are not the only one with issues, based on the volume of rifles they produce. Your post almost sounds like you want to step to the front of the grocery line because you're expecting to have a BBQ, despite everyone else dinner plans. Even from your own post, you say that the DPMS staff responds to your emails and even gave you a detailed explanation of their repair process. I understand your being upset for not receiving immediate gratification, but I think your expectations are a bit far fetched. You mention that next time you'll buy from a "reputable" company. Which one would that be? Armalite is just as big, if not bigger, than DPMS. Rock River Arms (LAR-8) and Fulton Armory (Titan) are far behind in all their production. You're 2 week wait will be a walk in the park compared to their several month waiting list. Are you expecting a "reputable" company to build you the same rifle for a competitive price? I'm not sure who else makes an A2 styled .308, but you can't touch most builders for under $3k. It seems that DPMS is trying to satisfy as many people as possibly within a reasonable time frame. While your expectation of service may differ, I can't justly say DPMS has made a grievous enough error to warrant condemning.

Can you get us a picture of the rifle/handguard. It'll help for reference when we try to help with a remedy.

It's one helluva product, and has taken the market by storm. The fact that we had to wait nearly 50 years for Roger to create this is remarkable!! <laughs> Roger, You guys are getting insane amounts of recognition online, and you deserve every ounce of it. <thumbsup> I'm glad the BADASS is getting the respect it deserves.

Originally posted on September 28th, 2012 by ar15news In 2009, we started working on an ambidextrous selector that promised to be more user friendly. Military moron had a basic shape in mind, but we decided to embark on something quite different and ambitious. The idea was to have a lever that’s unobtrusive, and usable from either side of the receiver without introducing undue interference. The first model featured levers of complex geometry and multiple serrations, but in tests, while they presented minimal interference for the user, they did not provide adequate surface area and purchase for the user to intuitively engage. This is the first BAD selector, portions of the lever are blocked out as we may use the design elsewhere. Back to the drawing board. We realized that there would be compromises, as with a 90 degree throw, where the lever points straight down when the selector is rotated to FIRE/SEMI, unobtrusiveness and good purchase are almost mutually exclusive. This time around, in addition to the standard lever which is used 95% of the time, we came up with a short lever and a thin lever, and we made both sides of the selector modular. A very early prototype. The rough machining of the center is a far cry from the production units, fit and finish of which is a wonderful thing to behold. Initially it was called UCAS (User Configurable Ambidextrous Selector). In tests, 50% of the users liked the short lever on the weak side, and 50% of the users liked the thin lever. Instead of choosing just one weak side lever and essentially imposing our idea of what’s best for the users, we produced both and included both in the production model. The original, unfinished three levers. All major components of the BAD-ASS and BAD-CASS are billet, CNC machined. The original lever options have since expanded from three to seven, plus an end cap. Many of the new levers are the results of user and dealer input. In 2010, we applied the modular lever concept to the M16 selector. We incorporated a dovetail interface to relieve the stress on the mounting screws, it also allows the levers to stay on the selector center, which makes the selector usable, in the event the screws back out. An early BAD-CASS-3P, M16 prototype The BAD-CASS family has since grown to include semi auto 90 degree and 45 degree short throw selectors. While the original BAD-ASS (all semi auto) family now includes the 90 degree, 45 degree short throw, and Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 selectors. In months to come, we will be unveiling additional levers and short throw selectors, as well as other AR15 / M16 components. We wish to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for customers, dealers and distributors that have made this living and breathing project possible, thank you. Roger Wang Battle Arms Development, Inc. Improvidus, Apto quod Victum

99.999% of the AR308 barrels are threaded 5/8"x24. I wouldn't worry, unless you buy your barrel from some obscure place. As for barrel comps... If it's in your budget, you can't beat the BattleComp series. If you have a budget, check out the PWS FSC30.

The v2.0 is the only one I know of that is commercially available.... Although, if you have the $$$, I know they have the technology.... Here are three examples of their "prototypes"....

I see common elements whenever someone wants their rifle to look extra nice. 1. Mega Arms or Seekins Billet lowers. 2. BAD Inc Selectors 3. BCM Gunfighter Charging Handles 4. Geisele Triggers Furniture, uppers, and accessories change... But the first four seem to be constant.

I am a HUGE BattleComp fan. I have the v1.5 on two of my 14.5" .223's (I have an extra v1.5 in my parts box) and I have the BABC on my 14.5" .300Blk. I also have the BABC for my .308.... but that is still in the works :P These are Tactical Compensators, not flash hiders or muzzle brakes. All they do is reduce the muzzle climb to improve the time and accuracy between follow-up shots. The BattleComp series devices all have linear ports at the front. I believe these help reduce the muzzle flash, but does not eliminate it. As for felt recoil... I have hunted with .308 bolt rifles since I got my first one at 16 years old. I still use the same rifle I started with, and I have never had an issue with shooting it. I think there are better ways to reduce the recoil, other than a muzzle device. The technology is there, you just have to be willing to shell out the $$ to do it. As for technology.... Currently I have a stainless steel bolt carrier for added weight, a Tubb flat spring and an Enidine hydraulic buffer. The upper receiver and complete BCG is all NiB coated. I also reduced the amount of gas through the system by installing a 17" carbon fiber wrapped barrel with a rifle length gas system. If the flat spring and hydraulic buffer combo doesn't give me immediate satisfaction, I'll look into an AR10 spring and Slash heavy buffer. The ONLY reason I don't have a Slash buffer now, is the weight. Ounces equal pounds, and I was trying to cut as much weight as I could without impacting the accuracy.

I have owned several M1 carbines over the years. There are two left in the safe. One made by Victrola Jukebox, and the other by Singer Sewing Co. I like the old contract-guns.