Torin Posted September 16, 2015 Report Posted September 16, 2015 Hello all.Built my first AR-15 and now moving up a notch. Recently purchased a matched upper and lower and learned that I can use PMAGS. Don't know which platform these recievers are built upon (waiting for an e-mail response from the manufacturer) the AR10 or DPMS. I am given to understand that all parts are not created equal in compatability in this AR 308 world, no? Is there a comprehensive thread or recommended book y'all like where I can learn more?V/r,
jtallen83 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Posted September 16, 2015 The search function here is a good start but if you post up the parts you're dealing with or looking at buying someone can usually point you the right way. There seems to be exceptions for every rule on these 308 AR's!
Torin Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Posted September 16, 2015 jtallen83,Thanx for the reply. Logic states that if the lower accepts PMAGS then the minor list starts here:Magpul UBR stockCar-10 xh buffer and modified buffer spring.Honestly, that's as far as I've gotten on a perceived possibility concerning compatability. Oh good Lord so much to learn!
jtallen83 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Posted September 16, 2015 Armalite makes a model that takes P-mags so your receiver selection is open there. You'll have a wider selection for BCG's and barrels with the DPMS format, that is the biggest advantage I saw with going that route. My Matrix receiver has Armalite threads, takes P-mags but I have the DPMS BCG and barrel extension, confused yet? What are you looking for in a rail and what will the purpose of the rifle be, long range, bench shooting, hunting?
beeks Posted September 17, 2015 Report Posted September 17, 2015 You need to post a manufacturer and or some pictures of you're receivers. There's a wealth of knowledge here willing to help you out. (I'm referring to the people that have helped me out!) Until you have more to tell us you should take the time to read about what others have done, and this forum is a great place to start.Here's a few pointers. LPK's for 308 seem pretty universal except takedown pins. It's easiest to buy takedown pins direct from your receiver manufacturer. Stocks and buffer assemblies are also pretty universal for 308's.
shepp Posted September 17, 2015 Report Posted September 17, 2015 Welcome from Wisconsin, like JT said this place is a wealth of knowledge, do some searches, ask questions. Tell us the brand of the lower and we'll answer faster than they will!
Torin Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Posted September 17, 2015 Good morning all and thanx for replying. This a a picture directly from JLBILLET.COM.http://www.jlbillet.com/308-billet-upper-and-lower-matched-set/#PhotoSwipe1442496465509
shepp Posted September 17, 2015 Report Posted September 17, 2015 States right in the description DPMS platform
Torin Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Posted September 17, 2015 Thanx shepp,I guess we can call that inattention to detail. Thank you very much for pointing that out!
survivalshop Posted September 17, 2015 Report Posted September 17, 2015 Titanium BCG , interesting & for that material , not a bad price . Interesting Receiver set .
washguy Posted September 17, 2015 Report Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) Torin I gotta question for you.....why do you want to spend that kind of money on a 80% lower/upper when you can get a fully machined matched set for the same price or 50 bills more? Almost forgot...the jig is another 100 plus....so now you are way above a fine 100% matched upper/lower.... since you havnt assembled an ar308, and havnt a clue as to what it takes to put one together from a 100% set....why would you want to interject even more variables? Wash Edited September 17, 2015 by washguy
Torin Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Posted September 17, 2015 washguy, that's an easy question brother. To LEARN!!!
Torin Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Posted September 17, 2015 Oh, no jig but it still will cost.
beeks Posted September 18, 2015 Report Posted September 18, 2015 I really wanted to do an 80% as well. The cost factor turned me away. Now I'm shopping for 80% receivers again cause that's what I wanted in the first place.
Torin Posted September 18, 2015 Author Report Posted September 18, 2015 beeks,For me it's about the build not the money involved. Any idiot, background check and waiting period notwithstanding , can buy a firearm. But to learn and build one....PRICELESS.Good luck on your build my brother!!!!
shepp Posted September 18, 2015 Report Posted September 18, 2015 beeks,For me it's about the build not the money involved. Any idiot, background check and waiting period notwithstanding , can buy a firearm. But to learn and build one....PRICELESS.Good luck on your build my brother!!!!says the guy who didn't thoroughly read the discription of the lower he just bought ;)
washguy Posted September 18, 2015 Report Posted September 18, 2015 beeks,. Any idiot, background check and waiting period notwithstanding , can buy a firearm. So Torin.......which category do you fall into? Wash
Torin Posted September 18, 2015 Author Report Posted September 18, 2015 Someone poop in your Wheaties this morning Wash?
jtallen83 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Posted September 18, 2015 Looking forward to seeing how your build goes Torin............kind of an elaborate 80%'er
Torin Posted September 18, 2015 Author Report Posted September 18, 2015 Afternoon jtallen83,Yea, my co-worker likes the unfinished recievers but was surprised at the cost. He also thinks I'm nuts for choosing the xh buffer and spring due to the cost. We'll see, eh?!
beeks Posted September 18, 2015 Report Posted September 18, 2015 beeks,For me it's about the build not the money involved. Any idiot, background check and waiting period notwithstanding , can buy a firearm. But to learn and build one....PRICELESS.Good luck on your build my brother!!!!For me that's half of it. If I get one I will try to do some decorative personalizing as well.
98Z5V Posted September 19, 2015 Report Posted September 19, 2015 Someone poop in your Wheaties this morning Wash? It certainly was you, with your comments. I'm positive of that.You built one AR15, and you think you're en fuego, so you decide to do an 80% .308 AR platform, and you can't read the product description to determine what fucking pattern it is.After that, you talk shiit to people here.You're gonna be fun. For a little while anyway.
edgecrusher Posted September 19, 2015 Report Posted September 19, 2015 It certainly was you, with your comments. I'm positive of that.You built one AR15, and you think you're en fuego, so you decide to do an 80% .308 AR platform, and you can't read the product description to determine what fucking pattern it is.After that, you talk shiit to people here.You're gonna be fun. For a little while anyway.not to mention you're not building anything really. You're assembling and drilling a few holes with a guide. Tread lightly or you'll be learning how to do this solo.
MikedaddyH Posted September 19, 2015 Report Posted September 19, 2015 This is going' to be funny ! Did someone just piss in my cornflakes ! First time AR-308 assembler.... Better get the lip gloss with the super glue in it. There's goin' be a little @$$ kissing before this build is done ! LOL !
shepp Posted September 19, 2015 Report Posted September 19, 2015 not to mention you're not building anything really. You're assembling and drilling a few holes with a guide. Tread lightly or you'll be learning how to do this solo.seeing how we're on the topic of excrement, I think the term we're looking for is don't Shitt where you sleep....and you'll be allllllllllright
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