FNG building a DPMS style 308

[lakeracer69]

Hello,

 

FNG here. I've read a bit and wanted to get an opinion or two on what I want to build parts wise. I have a background as a machinist as well. I've shot for many years and have a decent handle on what MOA is, shooting MOA at distance and what that entails on my part. ::)

 

I'm starting with an 80% Tactical Machining lower, no problems there.

Leaning towards a complete side cocking upper from Fulton Armory with an 18.5" barrel with1:10 twist. Seems like a no brainer as it's complete and headspaced and looks to be in stock on their website. It would seem as though I'd have close to that price ($1135.00)or more invested in cobbling something similiar together myself ( I do know how to headspace weapons, but would need to rent the gauges as well).

 

Precision Armament Brake

 

Magpul PRS stock

 

Slash/ heavy buffer

 

DPMS LPK

 

FCG?

 

DPMS or Magpul mags ( any thoughts?)

 

Leatherwood ART scope ( I have one and like it )

 

Bipod (undecided, never liked Harris though)

 

Anything else I'm missing?

 

 

[unforgiven]

Welcome from Indiana brother lakeracer.Fulton Armory has great products,can't go wrong there.You got a good list goin.

[edgecrusher]

Welcome- some of what would fill your blanks in with

Mags- Magpul, period

Fcg- Gisselle trigger with bad-ass safety( Battle Arms)

Bipod- Atlas

[lakeracer69]

Thank you both for the welcome. I decided on doing this a couple of days ago and started gleening knowledge about parts compatability issues and quality as I would rather buy once and be happy.

 

I saw Brownells is out of 308 pmags, is there another source, go direct to Magpul?

 

Thanks again,

 

John H. in NH

Edited November 17, 2013 by lakeracer69

[unforgiven]

Palmetto state armory had them for $19.00.As of a couple of days ago.No limit.Was free shipping over $50.00.

[unforgiven]

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/featured/magpul-pmag-20-lr-sr-gen-m3-7-62x51-magazine-mag291-blk.html

[Rsquared]

Gotta admit. I've been a Harris bi-pod guy for years. I recently picked up an Atlas bi-pod. My opinion just might be changing.