Dpms 308 24"

RockB · 08-28-2007, 12:41 PM

Anyone have one of the DPMS 308's with a 24" barrel? How do you like it.

Barrel: 24 Inch 416 stainless steel, bull barrel
Twist: 6 groove right-handed 1x10 twist, button rifled
Chamber: .308 Win
Method of Operation: Gas operated rotating bolt
Bolt & Carrier: Chrome plated 8620 steel bolt carrier, heat treated and plated per Mil Spec.
Phosphated steel bolt, heat treated and plated per Mil Spec.
Sights: None (mounting optics only)
Weight: Empty - 11.28 lbs
Length: 43.6
Upper Receiver: Thick walled, extruded from 6066-T6 aluminum
Upper Finish: Hard coat anodized per Mil Spec and Teflon coated black
Snag free design, smooth side look
Raised Picatinny rail for easy scope mounting
Right hand ejection
Lower Receiver: Milled from a solid billet of 6061-T6 aluminum
Lower Coating: Hard coat anodized per Mil Spec and Teflon coated black
Standard AR15 trigger group
Integral trigger guard
Aluminum magazine release button
Stock: Standard A2 black Zytel mil spec w/trap door assembly
Handguards: Ribbed aluminum free float, 2.24 Outside diameter

ezearln · 08-28-2007, 12:46 PM

Okay I'll bite how much dinero?

RockB · 08-28-2007, 05:03 PM

I am finding them online for about $1000 but I know a guy who is an FFL and he gave me a good quote on my last piece, considerably less than retail. I haven't checked with him yet but just wanted to see if anyone here had one to see if they liked it.

I still need to finish funding the procurement and talk the accountant into it

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ezearln · 08-28-2007, 05:04 PM

LOL Good Luck to you Sir!

ArkansasHunter · 08-28-2007, 05:48 PM

I just ordered a Bushmaster for my son M-4, 14"barrel with Izzy flash supressoor makes it 16" long. $ 875.00...A.H

Doctor Larry K · 09-04-2007, 02:56 AM

I really like the looks of this rifle, especially the bull barrel. If I didn't have one coming I'd put in a bid for one.

Doc

ArkansasHunter · 09-04-2007, 08:16 AM

I would like to have a 308 like pictured and would trade my new Ruger Haweye 308 that I havent shot yet and I might even trade a new 30 year old Remton 1100 3'' mag for one of those DPMS.
Doc don't they look good !!!

Edit: I just checked the weight on that gun and it's heavier than I would want it to be Humm

RockB · 09-04-2007, 02:52 PM

I am surprised that no one here actually has one of them. Maybe they just haven't seen this post.

Bill R

SilverRun · 09-04-2007, 08:07 PM

I have the DPMS LR-308 18" barreled version. I highly recommend the rifles. The only bad thing I can think of to say about them (besides the cost) is the trigger on mine was pretty rough. I bought a Chip Mccormick replacement and life is good! Mine will easily shoot under MOA if I do my part. I feel like I should say more, but their is not much to say. It is an awesome rifle. Get it!

I wanted the 24" barrel, but found a deal on the 18" barrel. Didn't figure their would be that much difference. I have a little over $900 in mine(before extras). With the $150 trigger, rings, scope and other do-dads, I have about ... Never mind don't really want to think about that. Anyway it is a good rifle and you won't regret buying it - so long as you don't plan on carrying it too far - it is heavy! But, recoil is very manageable for a .308.

08-28-2007, 12:41 PM	#1
RockB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 199	Dpms 308 24" Anyone have one of the DPMS 308's with a 24" barrel? How do you like it. Barrel: 24 Inch 416 stainless steel, bull barrel Twist: 6 groove right-handed 1x10 twist, button rifled Chamber: .308 Win Method of Operation: Gas operated rotating bolt Bolt & Carrier: Chrome plated 8620 steel bolt carrier, heat treated and plated per Mil Spec. Phosphated steel bolt, heat treated and plated per Mil Spec. Sights: None (mounting optics only) Weight: Empty - 11.28 lbs Length: 43.6 Upper Receiver: Thick walled, extruded from 6066-T6 aluminum Upper Finish: Hard coat anodized per Mil Spec and Teflon coated black Snag free design, smooth side look Raised Picatinny rail for easy scope mounting Right hand ejection Lower Receiver: Milled from a solid billet of 6061-T6 aluminum Lower Coating: Hard coat anodized per Mil Spec and Teflon coated black Standard AR15 trigger group Integral trigger guard Aluminum magazine release button Stock: Standard A2 black Zytel mil spec w/trap door assembly Handguards: Ribbed aluminum free float, 2.24 Outside diameter

08-28-2007, 12:46 PM	#2
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,175	Okay I'll bite how much dinero? __________________ "You can have my Freedom when I'm done with it!"

08-28-2007, 05:04 PM	#4
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,175	LOL Good Luck to you Sir! __________________ "You can have my Freedom when I'm done with it!"

08-28-2007, 05:03 PM	#3
RockB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 199	I am finding them online for about $1000 but I know a guy who is an FFL and he gave me a good quote on my last piece, considerably less than retail. I haven't checked with him yet but just wanted to see if anyone here had one to see if they liked it. I still need to finish funding the procurement and talk the accountant into it .

08-28-2007, 05:48 PM	#5
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,709	I just ordered a Bushmaster for my son M-4, 14"barrel with Izzy flash supressoor makes it 16" long. $ 875.00...A.H

09-04-2007, 02:56 AM	#6
Doctor Larry K Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palm Springs, Calif. Posts: 427	I really like the looks of this rifle, especially the bull barrel. If I didn't have one coming I'd put in a bid for one. Doc

09-04-2007, 08:16 AM	#7
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,709	I would like to have a 308 like pictured and would trade my new Ruger Haweye 308 that I havent shot yet and I might even trade a new 30 year old Remton 1100 3'' mag for one of those DPMS. Doc don't they look good !!! Edit: I just checked the weight on that gun and it's heavier than I would want it to be Humm

09-04-2007, 02:52 PM	#8
RockB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 199	I am surprised that no one here actually has one of them. Maybe they just haven't seen this post. Bill R

09-04-2007, 08:07 PM	#9
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	I have the DPMS LR-308 18" barreled version. I highly recommend the rifles. The only bad thing I can think of to say about them (besides the cost) is the trigger on mine was pretty rough. I bought a Chip Mccormick replacement and life is good! Mine will easily shoot under MOA if I do my part. I feel like I should say more, but their is not much to say. It is an awesome rifle. Get it! I wanted the 24" barrel, but found a deal on the 18" barrel. Didn't figure their would be that much difference. I have a little over $900 in mine(before extras). With the $150 trigger, rings, scope and other do-dads, I have about ... Never mind don't really want to think about that. Anyway it is a good rifle and you won't regret buying it - so long as you don't plan on carrying it too far - it is heavy! But, recoil is very manageable for a .308.