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Who makes a good DPMS style upper?


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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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  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 

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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!

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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.

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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.

 

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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!

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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 .

 

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