meanjeans Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 All,Hello! I am new to 308ar.com - this looks like a great resource!Several of my friends have AR rifles in various calibers and I would like to join them at the range and with their AR hobby. I am not willing however to spend an endless amount of money (which I'm pretty sure they are doing :) ) because I am in the middle of doing that with other hobbies...I prefer .308 because I could use the rifle for white tailed deer hunting here in Michigan. .223 doesn't offer me much in terms of use other than target shooting. I don't hunt varmints or coyote.So my question to the forum is what brand is a decent but affordable brand to start with? Would mixing uppers and lowers together be effective and even less expensive? Should I be looking at the used market and if so what brands?Thanks for your time!- Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacBlade Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 You could take a look at the standard DPMS and Bushmaster has come out with an entry model. Go to there websites and take a look. Then you can go to GunsAmerica and do a search and see what they are selling for? There are also other sites that you could find a good used AR308 of some kind. If you want specifics, send me a PM. Welcome to the forum!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Im not sure what you mean by mixing uppers and lowers. I think your best deal will be finding one locally thats been hanging around. Many guys grabbing good deals under $1000 in the current economic climate. Armalite and DPMS (includes Bushmaster) will be your best bets. These are not like AR-15's and as a general rule it is not cheaper to DIY a 308AR, it's more about making what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacBlade Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 I found a Bushmaster for $975.00 on another forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 I found a Bushmaster for $975.00 on another forum.um that was a steal <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacBlade Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I did not mean I bought it, I had just found it before I posted. It is still availiable!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I did not mean I bought it, I had just found it before I posted. It is still availiable!!!!!ah...Didnt you get a good deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacBlade Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I guess I was just posting this up for meanjeans if he was interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I guess I was just posting this up for meanjeans if he was interested?no no no I got that..just saying I thought you got a 308 at good price too when you got yours. See what happens when Im sleep deprived, I get everyone confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacBlade Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Well, I built mine from the ground up, but got some good deals on some used items on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Well, I built mine from the ground up, but got some good deals on some used items on it!!Im just confusing you with someone else on the board who got a good deal on the Bushmaster. It's getting hard to keep track of who has what. Heck Im losing track of what I have. My apartment looks like a guns and guitars emporium <laughs> I apologize for messing up this thread. TacBlades lead is a solid one <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacBlade Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 You have any good electric acustic guitars you want to part with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Nah I only have one. The Aura electronics arent visible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantowry_81 Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 i picked up a bushmaster ORC for 750 at the local sportsmans warehouse and have seen several there for that price since. they go on special every now and again. must not be moving fast enough for them or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacBlade Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Now that is affordable!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanjeans Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Thank you for the replies! I will start looking around for some Bushmaster or DMPS rifles used or new in my area and online. I would like to have a quad rail and also replace the stock and I have started doing research on this and it seems very doable as long as I confirm compatibility with whatever rifle I end up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantowry_81 Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Thank you for the replies! I will start looking around for some Bushmaster or DMPS rifles used or new in my area and online. I would like to have a quad rail and also replace the stock and I have started doing research on this and it seems very doable as long as I confirm compatibility with whatever rifle I end up with.good luck huntin and let us know what you end up with. always good to know where to find more decent priced 308 ar's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanjeans Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Picked up a new RRA A3 20" for $1,200. I'll post a pic once I get all my accessories on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacBlade Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Sounds Good!!! We like pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Picked up a new RRA A3 20" for $1,200. I'll post a pic once I get all my accessories on it.Congrats!! Looking forward to seeing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanjeans Posted January 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Here it is all done. I'm taking it out next weekend for the first time. I added a free float tube, AFG, and a bipod. I already had the scope. Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Nice!!! What a beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacBlade Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Lookin Good!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellmarkguy Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I paid $950 for a DPMS AP4 308 along with 4 Factory Steel Mags and 2 Magpul mags.And a BCM Gunfighter Charging Handle as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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