SOCOM1 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 I am seriously considering purchasing a DPMS Panther LR-308 that is for sale locally. I plan to use it as my competition long-range sniper system. I believe this rifle to be one of the best quality systems available. I plan to upgrade the rifle to be comparable (as far as the basic look and silhouette) of Knight's Armament Company's M110 SASS. I really, really like the looks and capabilities of RRA's LAR-8 Advanced Half Quad ( http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fus...category_id=440 ), but I don't know if it will be compatible with the DPMS LR-308. Anyone know if it will work or if there is one similar to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 the dpms and the rock river are not compatible. my personal feelings are the best complete rifle is a larue, maybe some others, but you may find that you might have to spend some more than on the dpms, which is a good gun, but maybe not the best out of the box. just my .02 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR-549 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 I bought one this summer and love the way it shoots. Sub moa @ 200 yds with federal gold match Sierra 168gr BTHP. The only drawback i have is it is really heavy. My rig weighs in at about 13 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.308since2001 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I have a 16" DPMS Oracle .308. Accuracy excellent after 400+ rounds. Likes 147gr. ball and handloads, and Federal AmEag. 168 gr. OTM. Barrel is well lapped, and cleans up easily, and is capable of 1.25-1.5" ten shot groups when shooting with EOTech 1X sight. Possibly could do better with magnified sight.See complaints below, only one serious (#2). Have to recommend this rifle for the price. My USED Armalite AR10A2 20" cost me $200 more than this 11 years ago! Great availability of PMAGS for circa $20 apiece. Not a high-end entry, but I am going to use this rifle in 3-gun with a 1-4 tac. scope or an ACOG.Complaints:1) Simple physics - carbine has punchy recoil. Can be eliminated with Smith Ent. muzzle brake; recoils not too much worse than 5.56 now, but LOUD.2) Gas Block - Small set screws are not ideal. Rotated when I used it (while clamped in vise) to mildly counter-torque rifle when installing muzzle brake. Have contacted PRI about options for a larger set screw or clamping-type GB - don't know if 5.56 mm .750 port sizes will work - suspect not. Will post when I figure this out- any help appreciated.3) Pardus Stock - Not bad but replaced with Magpul CTR with enhanced recoil pad - actually useful on .308!Go .308AR - then your 5.56mm IS your inexpensive .22 training rifle! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr3db3ar Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 IMO in my limited experience with the AR format, my adjustable gas block solves problems one and two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I have a 16" DPMS Oracle .308. Accuracy excellent after 400+ rounds. Likes 147gr. ball and handloads, and Federal AmEag. 168 gr. OTM. Barrel is well lapped, and cleans up easily, and is capable of 1.25-1.5" ten shot groups when shooting with EOTech 1X sight. Possibly could do better with magnified sight.See complaints below, only one serious (#2). Have to recommend this rifle for the price. My USED Armalite AR10A2 20" cost me $200 more than this 11 years ago! Great availability of PMAGS for circa $20 apiece. Not a high-end entry, but I am going to use this rifle in 3-gun with a 1-4 tac. scope or an ACOG.Complaints:1) Simple physics - carbine has punchy recoil. Can be eliminated with Smith Ent. muzzle brake; recoils not too much worse than 5.56 now, but LOUD.2) Gas Block - Small set screws are not ideal. Rotated when I used it (while clamped in vise) to mildly counter-torque rifle when installing muzzle brake. Have contacted PRI about options for a larger set screw or clamping-type GB - don't know if 5.56 mm .750 port sizes will work - suspect not. Will post when I figure this out- any help appreciated.3) Pardus Stock - Not bad but replaced with Magpul CTR with enhanced recoil pad - actually useful on .308!Go .308AR - then your 5.56mm IS your inexpensive .22 training rifle! :)When installing or removing any muzzle device , the use of barrel blocks , clamped in a vice on the barrel is the only way to remove or install muzzle devices . The set screws on the GB are not meant to hold with that kind of pressure needed to work on them.Any properly sized GB (barrel dia.@ gas block attaching point )will work with the 308 or as said an adj. one.You can make or change any AR to the specs you want & they do get on the heavy side when you add a HB to them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Have you looked at the DPMS LRT-SASS? You can pick one up on gunbroker for $1800.Here's a pic of mine with a few mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I've got an LR-308 for sale right now, if you're thinking of trying one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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