blue109 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Posted November 10, 2012 For the record...I found a pic online of someones hi-Top with the DPMS quad rail, 18" bull, and a PRS. It looked bad ass. Ill try to find it again.
Robocop1051 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Posted November 10, 2012 This might be the only one that will match up correctly.....DPMS Free Float Rifle Length Quad Rail
Matt.Cross Posted November 10, 2012 Report Posted November 10, 2012 I have a brand spanking new A3 upper receiver that I'm not going to be using if you're interested. It's the new height, and easy to find matching FFHGs.
jon308 Posted November 10, 2012 Author Report Posted November 10, 2012 Thanks Matt, going to wait till Monday and get hold of dpms again, my bolt is slick side so no serations for forward assist, so would I need new bolt also? I will keep you in mind and appreciate offer, what are those selling for. Maybe this is why they were telling me to just go another route seems like alot of money adding up quick. With changes not including reciever Im at 500.00 plus tax getting close to new upper cost. Now my head hurts, I was told these were the Harleys of guns sure turning out that way.
Matt.Cross Posted November 10, 2012 Report Posted November 10, 2012 I know right off the bat that they're going for about $125 @ brownells, I don't remember what I gave for mine, but I'm not going to be using it and if you want it, you're welcome to it.
jon308 Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Posted November 11, 2012 Robocop do you have a part # for that rail just looking it doesnt look tall enough, but if you have a part # I could compare to # they gave me Thanks Jon
blue109 Posted November 11, 2012 Report Posted November 11, 2012 The rail in the pic is the DPMS. Part number is 308 ff 4sh or something close to that.
jon308 Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Posted November 11, 2012 yea thats the one they told me would work will call monday and find out more Thanks for all the help. do you know if I get a3 reciever which has forward assist will I have to get new carrier because I have slick side no assist.
Matt.Cross Posted November 11, 2012 Report Posted November 11, 2012 You won't have to have a new carrier. The carrier you have will work because the forward assist will catch the rear shoulder on the carrier and push it into battery.
Robocop1051 Posted November 11, 2012 Report Posted November 11, 2012 You will most likely NEVER use the forward assist... Unless you are playing with it. Modern ammo in civilian conditions just don't make a rifle dirty enough. Personally I like the look of the upper without the forward assist. It has a clean, sleek look to it. I say keep the upper you have, and go with the DPMS rail.
blue109 Posted November 11, 2012 Report Posted November 11, 2012 tell me this doesnt look sick!!! i kinda like it better than the A3 upper. and to be honest, as goofy as the hi rider upper looks...i get a really nice and comfortable cheek weld with my PRS. disclaimer...this isnt mine..its a pic i found while searching for a forend to fit my rifle. however im thinking of chopping my barrel and copying this thing.
jon308 Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Posted November 11, 2012 I love it thank you I would be real happy with that, sure hope this works out, Thanks again
jon308 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Posted November 12, 2012 blue109 do you know is the mag pul stock shown on the rifle you posted. Is it shorter than regular a2 stock and does it take a2 length buffer and spring or the shorter buffer and spring
blue109 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Posted November 12, 2012 I have that same stock...it is adjustable a few inches in length and uses the A2 tube and spring. Its heavy..but really nice
jon308 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Posted November 12, 2012 yea im looking for about a inch to inch and 1/2 shorter than existing a2 the original is justa little long especially when have heavy jacket on however like the more traditional stock over collaspsabile. I usually end up cutting stocks down but cant do that with these.
jon308 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Posted November 12, 2012 OK heard back from DPMS yes I can put rifle length quad rail on it need micro gas block and they said I need to have it done by gun smith as you have to remove barrel, But yes the one in the picture is it. And no changes have been made to the 308T since its introduction, so if you have the high rider this is your choice. Havent heard from troy, but very happy this can be done THANKS Jon
edgecrusher Posted November 12, 2012 Report Posted November 12, 2012 today is a holiday and they may all be on a long weekend. Havent heard from troy, but very happy this can be done THANKS Jon
Robocop1051 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Posted November 12, 2012 yea im looking for about a inch to inch and 1/2 shorter than existing a2 the original is justa little long especially when have heavy jacket on however like the more traditional stock over collaspsabile. I usually end up cutting stocks down but cant do that with these.This can be achieved, with a little creativity. Obviously you can't cut the stock, but there are other options. RRA makes an "Entry" model short A2 stock. ACE makes a skeletonized version of the entry stock. Both of these stocks will be a little short for you, as they were designed to be shot wearing armor. NEXT, you need to find a DPMS butt stock extender. This extender will add over an inch of length to your short stock. Overall, you will have about 1.5" less length than a standard stock. Giving you approximately your desired length. Here is a pic of the standard length stock and the entry length stock, with the extender installed. [img width=810 height=625]http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s95/MMcfpd/Tail_of-two_Aces.jpg
Matt.Cross Posted November 12, 2012 Report Posted November 12, 2012 That's a cool trick Robo, who knew you were the MacGuyver of the CHP? <laughs>
blue109 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Posted November 12, 2012 as decent as that DPMS rail looks...it weighs 1.7lbs. thats just massive. i could chop 6" of barrel off and still gain weight over stock with that beast.
Robocop1051 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Posted November 13, 2012 as decent as that DPMS rail looks...it weighs 1.7lbs. thats just massive. i could chop 6" of barrel off and still gain weight over stock with that beast.If you had access to a machine, you could do some fancy "swiss cheese" work on the rail. If it were me, I'd probably mill off about 2/3 of the sides and bottom rails. Then work on lightening it with some "swiss cheese" work.
edgecrusher Posted November 13, 2012 Report Posted November 13, 2012 Swiss cheese work being a very technical term.
Robocop1051 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Posted November 13, 2012 It's my professionalism that you respect most! :)
jon308 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Posted November 13, 2012 what do you all think about barrel removal should a guy try to find a smith for that, got busy today never heard back fro troy will call them tomorrow just to double check. Im pretty handy and have a good friend who is a mechanic so he could torque barrel things like that but probally requires more tools. Guess I will call a smith tomorrow does anybody have an idea what this should cost for labor and if I have all parts how long this would take. Thanks Jon
jon308 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Posted November 15, 2012 Got a call from Troy today no they do not make a hand guard to fit my rifle they only offer two hand guards 1 is low profile the other is 3/16 or so the guy said so I guess dpms is the only answer may have to get it and find a machine shop to work it over if possible. Thank's guys for all your help
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