Apachejoe Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hey everyone! my question is , I just Purchased a RRA LAR 8 Lower and was fixx'n to to go with Armalite upper but, after doin sum read'n now I'm confuzed on what upper to try cause some folk say they will not fit. I have probally built a couple dozen 15's an 16's but am new to the AR10 or LAR style 308/nato, have built some FAL's n CETME's but sorta new to this platform! thanks in advance for anyones input. Apachejoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Welcome.... There's no real standardization among the 308ar platforms so don't count on parts interchangeability. The LAR-8 is somewhat proprietary so you are likely to run into issues with finding an upper that isn't an RRA. The "common" platforms are currently the DPMS LR-308 pattern (DPMS, CMMG, S&W, Mega Arms, SI, etc), and the Armalite AR-10 pattern. Others are a hybrid between the two different patterns. The LAR-8 shares some (but not all) specs with the Armalite AR-10 pattern so some parts may be interchangeable but don't count on everything from an Armalite AR-10 to fit. Edited May 7, 2014 by shibiwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Yep....Armalite upper wont match up to the DPMS style lower or visa versa :) Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Welcome from Indiana brother,I have a RRA in .308/7.62 just get the upper and you'r good to go.If you already have a FAL then you got the mags.It's a damn good rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Yeah…FAL mags are the absolute best reason to own a LAR-8. Unless you like it being fully ambidextrous with mag release and bolt catch, then that's two more reasons. And accuracy. If you like accuracy, there's another reason. But if you want "this is what most others are doing" compatibility or "because it's the original (name bought by license and not related in anything other than that) AR10", then go with that. Count down to Rsquared getting butthurt in 3…2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I ain't even let you get to me today dude. I've got target fixation in other areas right now. Oh......and :thefinger: <laughs> Welcome aboard apachejoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Oh......and :thefinger: <laughs> I love you too bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Whats it gonna take to get R to bite? My bobber never goes down with him <lmao> Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) Whats it gonna take to get R to bite? My bobber never goes down with him <lmao> Wash <laughs> Oh that's easy... like this: ARMALITE AR-10's SUCK!! Now just wait for the patter of his feet running over here.... Edited May 8, 2014 by shibiwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Why I oughtta! :bat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRenegadeMarine Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 <laughs> Oh that's easy... like this: ARMALITE AR-10's SUCK!! Now just wait for the patter of his feet running over here.... Well you sir can pound sand, and I am a current DPMS and prior ArmaLite owner! :thefinger: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatshooter Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Compatibility is when you have DPMS and Armalite in your house, near to each other. And being nice to all of them. Although, being all-DPMS, well. I have some Ruger and some Marlin, and a Star Firestar. So I guess that makes me tolerant of diversity. Sort of. I think the Star needs a new barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Well you sir can pound sand, and I am a current DPMS and prior ArmaLite owner! :thefinger: Renegade so you finally saw the light....nice move <lmao> Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Keep digging........I ain't biting yet...................................smartass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 ^^^ <laughs> <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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