mrich0908 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hi all first post. So Im building my first riffle . Ive always been into hand guns but want a riffle . The problem is I live in CT about 5 mins from sandy hook. So any AR style riffle we have to build by 80% and make complaint. Fixed mag , armalock device ect.. So first let me start out by saying Im a machinist , own a CNC machine shop so I have allot of access to machine tool weather at work or my shop. I want to build a DPMS LR308 . Ill throw some link in at the bottom. I want to use this kit and ares dpms receiver. Now while ares description says it fits DPMS doesnt recognize the receiver and wont tell me if the kit I want to buy will fit. At first I was going to use PSA kit then I read here and there that there are fitment issues here and there . SO will some one tell me if they know If the DPMS kit I list will fit or not? If not why and what Am I looking for . Im really confused. http://aresarmor.com/store/Item/aa_ar1080ANO http://www.dpmsinc.com/308-Bull-24-A3-Barrel-Assembly-Kit-_p_2529.html http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-10/ar-10-upper-assemblies/psa-pa10-18-ss-mid-length-rifle-kit-w-nib-bcg.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 The photo's for the Ares Armor show a DPMS configuration of Lower Receiver , but any time you miss match Receivers , you can have fitment issues , its a crap shoot , if you feel lucky , all may work with out a problem . I think the percentages of everything fitting is in your favor though . I like to keep both Upper & lower of the Same Manufacturer , if you can , but your situation is different . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Steer clear of mixing a PSA with anything other than PSA... Steer clear from anything CMMG too, just in case. I'd feel comfortable gambling on a DPMS upper fitting properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrich0908 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 I found a thread with some one who used that DPMS upper (different barrel I think) and aese 80 lower. Doesnt look bad. Im more of a 1911 guy , when it comes to fire arms. Im getting bored of them though. AR10s seem like a fun project o get into let me use my machine shop . Do any of you buy your own barrels and turn them? http://www.msrhunt.com/post/lr-308-my-first-large-frame-build-7015803 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Watch your use of "AR10" what your building in dpms pattern is a LR308 or 308ar, don't wanna run into issues down the road ;) AR10 is the brand name of armalites 308AR. Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Watch your use of "AR10" what your building in dpms pattern is a LR308 or 308ar, don't wanna run into issues down the road ;) AR10 is the brand name of armalites 308AR. Welcome to the forum Not to mention some parts are proprietary on both models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrich0908 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Not to mention some parts are proprietary on both models. Like what , so I know when ordering parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrich0908 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Like what , so I know when ordering parts. Also what is better to get the Higher rail system or the Low profile. What options , well who makes more of what rail system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 The rail heights of the Upper receiver are pre 2009 & post 2009 , with the post 2009 being the lower height ( there is a Pinned Thread on it here some where ), both have plenty of Free Float Hand Guards available ,there is a DPMS super high target rail height Upper Receiver , but the only one who makes a FF hand Guard for it is DPMS . Proprietary parts AR 10- Barrel Extensions ,Barrel nut ( threads are different ) , Bolts , Firing Pins , Receiver Extension components . These are compared to DPMS components . Go completely with DPMS or Armalite AR 10 , You can use all Receiver Extension & Buffer parts of one or the other , DPMS or AR 10 , No mixing the two Assemblies . Your building a DPMS type 308AR , stick with DPMS components & you should be fine . You can substitute small parts like , AR 10 has a better made Magazine catch , Bolt Catch & some like there Receiver Extension & Buffer components set up , but its up to you if you want to experiment . I have almost all DPMS pattern components . I have an AR10 Mag catch in one of my 308AR's . Others should speak up, because I probably missed something . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrich0908 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) I got it I should be set . Dont mix and match. Im going to stay with the DPMS design . The more I keep looking at that DPMS upper I dont like it lol . The BCG that goes with it I dont want the hand guard or hi profile upper receiver . That allot of stuff for 850$ I dont want. I think Im going to use the same lower , spike tactical upper ,ares nibx bcg , lower kit and dpms bull barrel . Ill probably machine the nut myself . Itll take an hour or so. I may even do a hand guard . I have a fourth axis on my machine. Ill post pics soon. When I make up my mind. Edited July 9, 2015 by mrich0908 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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