den878 Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 I recently acquired a PA-10 upper and lower. This is my first .308 build and I have discovered the issues with compatibility that comes with this sorta build. Any way it is my understanding that PA-10 take DPMS pattern barrels? Is this correct, will they take any brand. I have been looking at several; Ranier, Criterion, and Aero Precision. Does anyone have any experience with these and a PA-10. Also can I go with a BCG from the barrel manufacture or should I stick with Palmetto State because of compatibility. I'm trying do my research before I spend, plus this is half the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 We have seen issues with PA 10 builds , but you should have no issues with a DPMS type Barrel & BCG . Is your Barrel Nut threads on the Upper receiver DPMS or Armalite ? I think most issues were with their Buffer system . I think when switching to a Armalite AR 10 Buffer system , things worked . There are some threads in here about the issues , most were Tolerance stacking because of mixing Upper & Lower Receivers also , but since you have their set , should be OK Use Quality components & you should be OK , The Barrel Manufactures you mentioned are fine , I use Criterion , myself , but Faxon FireArms is another , Mega also . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Welcome to the forum feel free to post in the intro section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Welcome from Indiana brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
den878 Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Thanks for the info. I actually haven't seen the upper yet. I am deployed with the air force and looking forward to building it when I get back. Trying to do the research and buy the parts right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spamking Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 On 7/9/2016 at 11:56 AM, survivalshop said: We have seen issues with PA 10 builds , but you should have no issues with a DPMS type Barrel & BCG . Others have installed a DPMS barrel and BCG without issues? I've got a complete PA10 lower and it's begging for an upper . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spamking Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 PSA has stripped uppers in stock today . . . just no BCGs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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