My contribution to the boards

[SICARIO]

Hey there, new to the forum, but not to AR's.  Here is my DPMS 308 in it's latest configuration.

Glad to see there's a forum dedicated to this awesome rifle.

Additional pictures: http://northwestexpeditions.blogspot.com/p/ars.html

Mods:

# Stock: Magpul CTR

# Magpul ASAP Plate (for the MS2 Sling)

# Grip: Magpul MIAD w/ Grip Wedge

# Charging Handle: BCM Gunfighter Mod 4

# Trigger: Geissele SSA

# Pins: KNS Anti walk/rotate pins

# Front/Rear Flip up sights: Troy

# Scope: Burris XTR 1.5-6x40 (w/ Hunter Turrets)

# Mount: Larue Tactical LT-104

# Magazine: PMAG 7.62

# Rail: Daniel Defense 7.62 12.0 (now a 9.0 rail)

# Barrel: DPMS AP4 (reprofiled by ADCO for reduced weight)

# Forward Grip: Magpul AFG

# Forward Sling Mount: Daniel Defense

# Flash Hider: DPMS Panther (soon to be Vortex)

Will be installing a Kaiser barrel shortly

Ah, and of course, can't forget to show success pictures:

[TacBlade]

That looks Great!!!  Welcome!!!

[Matt.Cross]

That's a sweet rig alright, it's always that LT quick-detach scope mount that catches my eye first though. You just can't beat 'em.

[TacBlade]

What is the best height to get in that Larue Mount?  There are several?  What do you use Matt?

[SICARIO]

The Larue LT-104 works really well.  It sits a little higher than the lt-158 (1.5" vs 1.44") but it doesn't have the 10MOA built into it.

I talked with Larue about which would be a better choice for the 308, here's what they said:

"Depending on how far you are shooting, the 10 moa will make a difference.

If you want to be able to dial adjustments out past 600 yards up to 1000

yards, you will need the 10 moa base.  If you know you will never dial

adjustments beyond 600 yards, then you'll be fine with the LT104.  Both

mounts will clear the Troy sight"

I figured since I wouldn't be making adjustments (I've got the 7.62 ballistics reticle on the scope), the lt-104 would be perfect, and it's the same mount I have on my AR.

[Matt.Cross]

I use the LT-158 because it gives a good clearance for say a 50mm objective lens. That and it had to be QD.... Here's the page for the LT-158

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=42