TX380 Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I'm looking for a company that makes a complete DPMS style upper assembly in 308 WIN for my LR308 lower. It will be used for target shooting and hog hunting at ranges of no more than 400 yards. I'd like to have a forward assist, dust cover, 16-18" barrel, and some kind of modular free float handguards. I'm not interested in building it myself. I've found a few companies selling stuff online, but can't find any reviews. Does anyone have experience with Verifoce Tactical, AR15part.com, or arhuntingrifles.com? Or can you recommend anyone else? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Welcome to the forum from southern Wisconsin, feel feel to post a topic in the intro section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Not a salesman here, but I am extremely happy with my APF 308 carbine. http://www.apfarmory.com/rifles/ You can call them and have one set up the way you like, they are more than happy to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX380 Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Thanks, that's just the kind of thing I'm looking for. What kind of mags does your APF take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Magpul are what I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineralman55 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Welcome aboard. What lower are you building upon? Make sure the upper you buy is compatible with the curvature just in front of the buffer tower. Some are angled (Mega Arms) and some are curved. Aeroprecision sells some very nice, completely assembled uppers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 well DPMS makes a very good upperI have been shooting one for 4 years very accurate and never one malfunction so what is it in a upper are you looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJL Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 depending on what you really want, you can pick up a full DPMS oracle for under $800 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=554250497 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 There is this on the DPMS model : http://aeroprecisionusa.com/upper-receivers/complete-uppers/l/m5e1.html I am a fan of M5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX380 Posted April 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I have a DPMS lower, but I didn't like any of the factory 308 uppers (except the 3G1, which is discontinued). I'd like to have a modular free float handguard so I can add rails just where I want them. I've also read that most 308s are overgassed, so I was looking into a mid or rifle length gas system as well to reduce the gas pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Mine is a APF 308 carbine length barrel, with which they run a rifle length gas system. I am very happy with mine in the functionality department, and the only problems that I have encountered are completely due to problems with MY handloads. I was so impressed with it, that my wife purchased one of their 5.56 econo carbines for her play time toy. And she is very happy with hers also. As far as reliability, I would not hesitate to put it up against any of the AK's I have owned. And if I need something to walk out the door with, this 308AR goes with me. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX380 Posted April 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 I've been looking in to the APF uppers, and have found nothing but good reviews. I am seriously considering one of them. I read that Aero Precision was having problems with their ejectors; is that old news, has it been resolved? I did see where they are using a different method to attach the handguards to the receiver that is supposed to isolate them from the barrel better and allows them to be removed easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Only problem w/Aero M5 was recoil system that was corrected by changing buffer tube extention,spring,and buffer to Armalite AR10 parts.For carbine setup.My BCG is Nickel boron that had to be worked in due to coating,was very tight out of the box.Got better the more I shot it.Aero has alot of value for the money.Just my 2 mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddyusmaximus Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 I have an Aero Precision upper en route as I type. Can't speak to the quality yet, other than they are recommended on a couple of forums I'm on, so I gave them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 I got the Aero M5 upper and lower.You won't be dissapointed brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang1952 Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Built this on using all DPMS parts except the lower. The lower is from Tactical Machining. Magpul mags work just fine but I like my ASC mags a lot better. Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Looks good Wolf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX380 Posted May 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 I like the camo paint job! I caught the alexandria upper on sale at AIM surplus and ordered one Thursday. Less than $500 for everything including BCG. Found some good reviews on a few other sites. http://aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XPF30818U8459900&name=Alexandria+PRO-FAB+.308%2f7.62X51+Upper+Receiver+Group&groupid=2531 I'll post an update once I get it and try it out. Thanks to everyone who responded to my inquiry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 (edited) 9 hours ago, Wolfgang1952 said: Built this on using all DPMS parts except the lower. The lower is from Tactical Machining. Magpul mags work just fine but I like my ASC mags a lot better. Wolf I use a lot of TM uppers & Lowers, I have one of their Upper Receivers on a DPMS Lower on my 16" 308AR, they fit like it was made for it . TX380 , that's a good price for an Upper , we need a review, please Edited May 1, 2016 by survivalshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 TX380, coolness on the purchase. You will have a good run with it, I am sure. But, we still need a review when you get it up and running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX380 Posted May 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Got my AFP upper today. First impressions: Finish looks good, no scratches or blemishes that I could see I like the FF handguard, but the rails use a proprietary attachment method, so you have to get them from AFP. Not a big deal. The upper didn't come with any. Some reviews mentioned that their uppers came with fired cases; mine did not, but the BCG and firing pin were dirty as if it had been fired. Although the upper has a forward assist, there are no serrations on the BCG for the FA to engage. The staking on the gas key bolts looks a little light. I may have a friend stake them again. The fit with my DPMS lower is a little loose, I might need to accuwedge it. I've heard that a loose fit does not affect accuracy. No show stoppers, especially considering the price. Accuracy and functional testing Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 My carbine didn't come with a fired case that I remember either. And to tell the truth, I could really care less about that manufacturers' fired case anyway. Glad to hear that you are happy with the upper so far. I actually found that i prefer the T-slot attatchment system they use on their forearms. I can lock down whichever length rail I need at exactly the place on the rail I need it. i am awaiting the firing tests for your upper, and if mine is any example....it should be flawless. As far as I know, they do test fire everything that comes out of the shop. Actually, I wouldn't trust a firearm, or upper, that was made until fired. I think they are the same way....that is what I have picked up from talking with them on the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 As far as the lack of foward assist serrations in the bolt carrier, I am going to call them on Monday and inquire as to the lack of them. And if there is the possibility of getting them cut into mine. When I find out, I will let you know the answer I get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 14 hours ago, TX380 said: Got my AFP upper today. First impressions: Finish looks good, no scratches or blemishes that I could see I like the FF handguard, but the rails use a proprietary attachment method, so you have to get them from AFP. Not a big deal. The upper didn't come with any. Some reviews mentioned that their uppers came with fired cases; mine did not, but the BCG and firing pin were dirty as if it had been fired. Although the upper has a forward assist, there are no serrations on the BCG for the FA to engage. The staking on the gas key bolts looks a little light. I may have a friend stake them again. The fit with my DPMS lower is a little loose, I might need to accuwedge it. I've heard that a loose fit does not affect accuracy. No show stoppers, especially considering the price. Accuracy and functional testing Sunday! You will find that where the FA is on the Upper, it will engage on a lip on the Bolt Carrier, just barely enough to do anything , but it does push the BCG some . If you had a BC with FA serration like an M16/15 , the FA placement , as on your Upper receiver , would not contact them . its set too high . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Then any query about putting the serrations into the bolt carrier is pretty moot. Maybe I can put on a bolt handle thingy and carry a hammer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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