LR-308B Plus some upgrades

[TXAGG05]

Finally here! My first 308AR, ordered it assembled, minus the optics. Thread protector cap should have arrived today. Gonna decide on a flash suppresor or brake after I shoot it.

I wanted to wait til I had some better pics, but I'm at work so the phone pic will have to do for now.

DPMS LR-308B

Magpul PRS

Panther grip

ambi-safety

chrome BCG

JP adjustable trigger

tactical charging latch

dpms aluminum gas block

DPMS 18" fluted/threaded bull barrel

[imschur]

fantastic

[Microgunner]

I gotta say, that thing looks slicker than owl poop on a flat rock.  <thumbsup>

[sellmarkguy]

Masterpiece. That rifle serves as an excellent example for what

a 308AR should consist of.

The Nightforce scope is a nice touch, too!!

[TXAGG05]

Thanks for the compliments. Took it to the range yesterday and put 2 boxes of 168 gr Gold Medal Match thru her at 100 yds to sight in. I opted not to do the traditional break-in procedure since I read somewhere on DPMS' website that you don't have to. So far I'm pretty happy with it. I originally decided to wait on a brake because I had noticed shooting my friend's 18" .223 that it was significantly quieter behind the gun without a brake than with, but I think I'll be happier with less muzzle rise. I also was thinking I want an adjustable gas block, but I'm not sure how that'll work unless I remove the tube to adjust it.

Time to start reloading now.

[TXAGG05]

Oops. I went back looking for the info that said the break-in procedure was unnecessary and all I could find was a recommendation for cleaning every round for 25  and every 10 for the first 100. At least I only put 40 thru it so far.

Opinions?

[Matt.Cross]

Oops. I went back looking for the info that said the break-in procedure was unnecessary and all I could find was a recommendation for cleaning every round for 25  and every 10 for the first 100. At least I only put 40 thru it so far.

Opinions?

Well I'm glad you asked for my opinion before it was given, it proves that there's a first time for everything!

If you want to accomplish the same thing with much less time & money spent, buy a box of this stuff and shoot a box, breakin finished. Clean your bore and shoot whatever suits your fancy after that. At this point I'm pretty sure barrel break-in is primarily advantageous to barrel makers and ammunition manufacturers.

[imschur]

I gathered info from several barrel makers regarding break in. It's pretty interesting the different points of view. Check it out here

[98Z5V]

I've used the Tubb Final Finish on three new builds now, and all I can say is - I'm very happy with how those rifles perform.  <thumbsup>  I'll use it on every new barrel I get in the future. 

My $0.02. 

[TXAGG05]

After I posted the other day I noticed that while leveling my optics I managed to slide the NF all the way forward in the rings before i tightened it down. So I re-leveled scope and took it out for a few more confirmation shots afterward. Used a friend's bore guide to clean since I won't have my Lucas for a few weeks. Seems like she shoots a tighter group after the cleaning. Sorry no target pics, but here are a couple with the thread cap in place with her smaller sibling. (Rock River .223)

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