jshopper Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Hi guys, I want to add a fore grip to my dpms LR308, the hand guard only has one hole for a sling swivel , is there a way to put a picattiny rail on the bottom? and I think I know the answer to this question, but I need clarification, my LR308 is stamped 308 on the receiver, does this mean I cannot shoot 7.62x51ammo through this rifle? just shot it for the first time last week, everything worked perfectly, no problems at all :) very low recoil, I have been told this has to do with the 24 inch bull barrel, its heavy but a very manegable recoil, so Ill keep that barrel, Im considering changing the hand guard, if I was to do this what specifics should I look for when shopping? it measures 12 inches and the gas block sits high. thanks in advance. Edited February 8, 2015 by jshopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKSHEEP Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Welcome from Louisiana. Yes you can shoot 7.62 x 51 ammo <thumbsup> Yes you could add a rail section on the bottom> http://www.precisionreflex.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=186732&TERM=rail section If you want to replace your handguard just make sure that you purchase one with the correct rail height to match your receiver & if you want your handguard to cover the gas block you'll need to get a new low profile gas block. Look Here for more info> http://308ar.com/handguards.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Welcome from Indiana brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshopper Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 thanks for the welcomes, & the info, so I don't have to worry about different pressure or size on the 7.62x51? I thought the answer was going to be a no go, I know the AR-15 if it says 5.56, can shoot both 5.56 & 223 but not the other way around wasn't sure if the LR308 was the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKSHEEP Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 thanks for the welcomes, & the info, so I don't have to worry about different pressure or size on the 7.62x51? I thought the answer was going to be a no go, I know the AR-15 if it says 5.56, can shoot both 5.56 & 223 but not the other way around wasn't sure if the LR308 was the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKSHEEP Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 The .308 has higher pressure than the 7.62x51 , but with these newer weapons you can shoot either from a 7.62 or .308 stamped barrel. You can hit the search feature & there should be several threads on the subject Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshopper Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Great!! thanks good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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