superman4283
Four Pointer
I have been interested in these lately. Does anyone have one or have any experience with one? What are the pros and come or any general suggestions would be nice. Thanks
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Tunanut
Ten Pointer
They're awesome. I have an LR-243 and love hunting with it. It's a bit heavy, but much more accurate than my 7400 in 243. Not quite as accurate as my bolt 243's, but for 100 to 300 yrd shooting with many followup shots available, it's the ticket. A bit more expensive than a 556 on the range, but the 308 will give you a ton more knockdown power. I reload 243 and have a couple thousand cases and bullets, that's the only reason I went with the AR-10 in 243.
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TravisLH
Old Mossy Horns
I have the dpms lr308 and its great. Ive also fired the AR 10 and both were surprisingly accurate. If i had it to do over again id still go with Dpms.
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I want one in a 243, what brand do you have?
Tunanut
Ten Pointer
It's a DPMS LR-243. The barrel is a 1;10 twist, so I shoot 85 to 90g projectiles. My favorite is the 85g Sierra Game King HPBT, shoots less than 1" groups @ 100. 100g bullets don't do nearly as well out of it. A lot of folks will trash a DPMS because it's an entry level AR, but I've had zero problems with it and it shoots great.
creekhobo
Ten Pointer
I have a Ruger SR-762 and have had no problems with it. I'm thinking about dropping another trigger in it.
Ed's Gun Shop posted up some closeout deals on DPMS 243 this week. $799
http://www.edsgunshop.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7664
superman4283
Four Pointer
DPMS seems to be pretty popular and they seem to be reasonably priced. I can't understand why ArmaLite is so high.
JLove1974
Twelve Pointer
DPMS is heavy as **** and Armalite is light as ****
that's the difference in money.
If I wanted a 9lb rifle with .308 caliber power, I'd buy a Garand
that's the difference in money.
If I wanted a 9lb rifle with .308 caliber power, I'd buy a Garand
genbud78
Ten Pointer
I have a DPMS AP4 in 308 and love it. It is pretty heavy but it's well made. It shoots much more accurately than I can shoot it.
VikingsFan8178
Guest
I have a Smith and Wesson M&P 10 chambered in .308.
I wanted one in .308 because I wanted to use it at the range AND be confident hunting with it. If I could only take one rifle with me on a deer hunt, I would take my bolt action. I can just shoot it more accurately.
Other than that, I do enjoy it and I hope to do some hog hunting with it as well.
I wanted one in .308 because I wanted to use it at the range AND be confident hunting with it. If I could only take one rifle with me on a deer hunt, I would take my bolt action. I can just shoot it more accurately.
Other than that, I do enjoy it and I hope to do some hog hunting with it as well.
VikingsFan8178
Guest
DPMS has a new line...I think it is called the G2 line or something. THey have a good selection of .308.
Smith and Wesson has the M&P 10, which it what I have. For a stock rifle, it is put together well.
Ruger has a nice one but the price is up around $1600 to $1800.
A lot of people also like the Remington R25.
Smith and Wesson has the M&P 10, which it what I have. For a stock rifle, it is put together well.
Ruger has a nice one but the price is up around $1600 to $1800.
A lot of people also like the Remington R25.
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superman4283
Four Pointer
I was thinking of building my own but I'm not sure yet. I think it might cost to much versus just buying a complete rifle.
MJ74
Old Mossy Horns
Isn't the R25 basically a DPMS?
I have a DPMS in 223, I would love to have one in 308, or even 243. That's right I'd take a 243.....lol
I have a DPMS in 223, I would love to have one in 308, or even 243. That's right I'd take a 243.....lol
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VikingsFan8178
Guest
Yes I do think DPMS makes those
Mr.Gadget
Old Mossy Horns
Really like the looks and feel of the S&W MP 10
have one that I planned to hunt with and mounted a Ziess on top.
just no time for going to the range to zero with hunting ammo.
have one that I planned to hunt with and mounted a Ziess on top.
just no time for going to the range to zero with hunting ammo.
Duke Blue
Banned
Do yourself a favor and get the SOCOM
SUGARTOWNTAXIDERMY
Ten Pointer
I cannot personally vouch for the quality but you should check out Palmetto State Armory as well. They are now building 308's, I have had several experiences with their 223 products and for the price they are very hard to beat. Recently they have had several daily deals that were outstanding in price.
VikingsFan8178
Guest
Nice...but seemed heavy to me
ridenismo
Six Pointer
I built my 308 AR. I have 2500$ in it, but shes the ticket and shoots more consistantly than I can. I built it as well as I could, and plan on keeping it forever.
Triggernosis
Ten Pointer
Name recognition, mainly. But they do make good stuff.
Fish Head
Eight Pointer
Rock River makes a quality AR 10 in 308.
camnc308
Six Pointer
I have an armalite and love it