1loco Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 So I don't know why but I sold my AK (can't believe what people are paying for those things these days) and decided to build a 308 DPMS pattern rifle. I'm looking to get a shooter that does not weight a ton and that is reasonably accurate. Sort of a battle rifle. Oh and pend less money than buying something similar. So I started with a Shotgun News and Ebay. I found a DPMS upper in CDNN sports with dust cover, forward assist and 30mm scope rings for $110 including shipping. On the bay I found a chrome-molly 18" (US made) for mid gas system for $185. The bolt group is an Reign Supreme Manufacturing, phosphate finished. An adjustable .750 gas block and three prong flash hider from Seekins Precision. I did get a generic "Slim LR 308 low profile hand guard. I'm not sure about the correct length of the gas tube so I did nor ordered that. Also I'm nor sure about the hand guard because I want iron sights. But I'm hoping to get your help. Please feel free to comment. I only have one feeling and it has nothing to do with guns. Do remember that unlike a lot of the builds I see here I'm not looking for a sniper type, but more like a HK 91 or FAL kind of idea. Ok. Bring it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) On the bay I found a chrome-molly 18" (US made) for mid gas system for $185. I'm not sure about the correct length of the gas tube so I did nor ordered that. Midlength gas tube. Might be Armalite midlength, though. You'll have to get the barrel in-hand first, and measure it. Or, buy both midlength gas tubes. One will work, for sure. EDIT - Or, contact the ebay seller, and ask him what to use - looks like he built the barrel. Edited May 26, 2015 by 98Z5V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1loco Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I will contact him. He did said that the barrel is a DPMS pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaRKle! Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I will contact him. He did said that the barrel is a DPMS pattern.You may need a bit more detail. Occasionally they'll say "DPMS pattern" because it has an LR308 barrel extension, but the gas port location can be AR-10 pattern. We've seen a couple barrels here like this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Welcome from AZ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1loco Posted May 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Yup, he said mid length. Funny how people assume everybody is on the same page of music. So, I was looking around the forum and You tube and noted that DPMS made uppers with 2 different heights on the rail. What I did not hear or read was that there is a solution to address the discrepancy between the front and rear sights. Also I did not (or missed) the amount of the discrepancy. I mean can a thin shim under the front rail take care of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Welcome from Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 So, I was looking around the forum and You tube and noted that DPMS made uppers with 2 different heights on the rail. What I did not hear or read was that there is a solution to address the discrepancy between the front and rear sights. Also I did not (or missed) the amount of the discrepancy. I mean can a thin shim under the front rail take care of it? We've got a pinned topic on how to determine the upper rail height. They dropped the height a few years ago. Rail ahd handguard companies make fore ends for both heights. No all companies make both, but there are enough out there that you won't be having a hard time finding what you need. Don't shim the front sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1loco Posted May 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Cool. The pieces will star arriving Friday. I have a buffer tube and A2 stock off of a Bushmaster. Will they fit a DPMS pattern lower receiver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 You have the A2 spacer, and the longer vented screw, too? Lower receivers are all thread the same, so they don't care what you thread into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malig8r Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Welcome to the forum from Washington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Welcome from AZ ! I recognized your handle from other sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1loco Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 You guys might already know but Ares Armor have Slick DPMS uppers for $63 shipping is $10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 ^^^ Those are the Hi Rider height - that really tall bastard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1loco Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 So now I'm starting my search for a lower receiver. My dealer likes Aero Precision, but we have a company producing lowers here in Arizona so I will check them out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Several companies here in AZ making lowers, man - make sure you check them all out. Quentin Defense, Dane Armory. ASA just released a 308 lower. There are more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Welcome from Indiana brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) Visited Quentin Defense this week they have Anodized sets with multiple colors like Sun Devil does. Edited May 31, 2015 by MikedaddyH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Visited Quentin Defense this week they have Anodized sets with multiple colors like Sun Devil does. Oh yeah...my wallet says :fawkdance: Thanks Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Glad I could help ! Its like if I drove you to a LGS and parked in front of a BBQ restaurant and told you to wait in the car, gaurateed you would have BBQ sauce on your face,when I got back to the car !!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Its like if I drove you to a LGS and parked in front of a BBQ restaurant and told you to wait in the car, gaurateed you would have BBQ sauce on your face,when I got back to the car !!! LOL Now THAT ^^^ is fuckin FUNNY!!! <lmao> <laughs> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Brother Jon be fartin BBQ.... :yup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1loco Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 I also saw the DPMS 338 Federal striped receivers for $110. Wouldn't it work for a 308 build too? Oh and the DPMS ATACS (blemished) for $130. Since it is going to get used a little scratch don't bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 That DPMS .338 Fed receiver is the same as the .308 Win receiver - short action round-based. Have at it. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1loco Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Ordered the DMS ATACS lower. Now I have to consider a lower kit. Here is a question: How good can a "regular" trigger be? With a little work can they be in the 4 lbs. range? The trigger packages look to be in the $150 to $300. Any opinions on where is the best bang for the buck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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