DPMS GENII .308 SASS TECH Data

[moroeder]

Model: RFLRG2SASS,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As I work my way through the factory build I will be taking notes to share with anyone that is keeping data on different components from different companies. I purchased the GENII SASS because I needed a more reliable .308 within budget constraints. Here are some findings,

1. BCG 13-3/4 oz.

2. Buffer 5-1/2 oz, 5-5/16" long, nylon bump pad, internal weight, spring shoulder 1-9/16" behind buffer face.

3. Buffer Spring 12-5/8" free length, 38 coils, .080" wire diameter (unknown wire material), 15/16" OD

4. Buffer tube depth 9-5/8"

 

Observations of BCG, bolt spline teeth are rounded and smoother than GENI, double ejection pins, polymer extractor spring, cam pin is turned 90 degrees from older design, unimpressive machining finish on firing pin and cam pin. Carrier has real forward assist rack that works, short gas tube is inserted into an integral machined gas receiver head. Charging handle has an extended release claw so scope clearance is good. More comments to come as I take time to evaluate each section.

 

Early impression, not as light as hoped. I know they tell you what the weight is but until you handle it, feel the balance you don't really know how you will like it. Trigger pull can probably be improved but better than standard, the two stage mentioned is longer free travel before final short stroke release. I think I can get use to the rifle after about fifty more rounds. Shot three different loads with no issues, last five rapid fire, no issues and was able to stay on 6" target at 65 yards at about 3 rounds per second, Leupold 2-7X must be torqued down to 65 inch pounds on rail, 26 on tube clamps.

 

All the above information is provided from an inexpierenced .308 user/ mechanical engineer that appreciates good machinery.

 

[FaRKle!]

Good data.

 

Regarding the weight, anything with an 18"+ .308 barrel or a PRS stock is going to feel heavy, and the SASS has both!

[survivalshop]

  How about some photo's with this good info  <thumbsup>