Griz Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Well, I've tried researching Brownells and the forums but not having much luck.I want to find a better bolt catch for a DPMS LR 308 AP4. The one on there is a bit pointy for my delicate fingers. Something like this would be nice, but this one seems to be for a 15http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=5565/Product/AR-15-TACTICAL-BOLT-RELEASEIt has a nice fat release button.I don't need an ambidextrous or extended, just bigger.Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I use a SI-Defense stainless steel bolt catch. The are threaded and come with a stainless steel pin.I have to warn, as far as bolt catches go they are on a bit of the pricey side.The nice thing is that they are designed for the .308, and they are Sexy stainless steel :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Thanks for the help Robo.SI-Defence seem to be pretty scarce these days and when you mentioned pricey, I thought OK so they're $25 or so.But $78 for a bolt catch? I agree, stainless is sexy. That kind of money for a bolt catch should include a happy ending.Glad I couldn't find one, probably would have gotten it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bore Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I cannot really help you but I do want to caution you about using an AR15 bolt release/catch on the LR-308. I built all 4 of mine using the then DPMS approved of AR-15 bolt catch/release only to have DPMS come out last year, maybe late 2010, and say that the AR-15 piece will not work as well as they first thought. Seems some people have had problems with them not locking back and such. So, DPMS now sells a special LR-308 bolt catch and release. I corresponded with DPMS not really wanting to believe that I needed to change out all 4 of the ones I had which I have never had that first problem with, but they convinced me that for $12 or so it would be cheap insurance, so I changed them. No problem on the three DPMS lowers but on the Tactical Machine lower, it was a real PITA to change out, but that is another story for another day.The new catch paddles are not any bigger than the AR-15 so I doubt the new bolt catch/release would be any better for you, but do make sure you are getting one designed for the LR-308 and not the AR-15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I agree with you Big Bore. When looking up parts on DPMS website, if it clearly states ".308" in the name of the part, I made it a point find a replacement with the same naming convention. IE. No .223 parts.It may be a bit limiting, but until I am satisfied with my level of knowledge on the subject, sticking with what you know will work isn't a bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 The Armalite AR-10 bolt catch is a little more robust than the DPMS .308 version, and it fits DPMS-type .308 lowers. Just information. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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