Ok so now the GB is over what is everyone planning on building with their lower?
My build,
Lower
IRA DPMS style in FDE Magpul PRS FDE Magpul MIAD Grip FDE Adjustable Trigger Not sure what will work 7.62x51 PMags when they are available
Upper
DPMS A3 Flattop Upper with FA finished in FDE Not familiar on DPMS for BCG's so I might look elsewhere Daniel Defense AR10 12.0 Lite Rail Magpul XT and Ladder Rail Panels 20" Barrel (Kreiger or another high end barrel) Finished in FDE Adjustable Gas Block AAC Blackout for 7.62SD can Larue SPR Mount Undecided on glass Undecided on BUIS Larue Harris QD Mount Harris HBRM-S Bipod
Anyone have a build planned yet? These builds will be hard to get done with the parts as scarce as they are. Anyone know any other barrel makers that make barrels to work with DPMS uppers? I am excited to get this lower in my hands and start the build.
Registered: 01/27/09
Posts: 20
Loc: Western Wisconsin
I'm debating how I want to build it. Pretty sure I'm going to build a 18" lightweight (at least for a 7.62) to complement my 22" JP LRP-07.
Lower: IRA-10 DPMS lower Geissele DMR trigger (might go with JP if I decide to keep it on my LRP) Magpul UMR Stock Magpul MIAD Grip
Upper: Undecided upper, DPMS style, preferably side-charging (wish I could get a JP left side charging but can't) Barrel: Help me here. JP/VTAC Rifle length handguard (might go with mid-length) JP LMOS bolt carrier/assembly JP adjustable gas block LCW Trophy Hunter can (gotta buy local) Glass: undecided. ACOG probably.
Help me decide what barrel to get. Right now I'm considering the following:
Rock Creek 5R 18" ABS wrapping on Rock Creek? JP 18" (I have a JP heat sink on my LRP, it does seem to stay cooler than my buddy's DPMS SASS, but it's a heavier profile)
I'm looking for lightweight, but will be shooting the rifle a lot and so want something that doesn't have much thermal POI drift. Planning on running supressed a lot, I can deal with the 18" + can and don't want to go down to 16" necessarily.
What other barrels should I look at? Is ABS carbon fiber wrapping worth the $ and would it be too fragile? I have a carbon-tensioned 10/22 and love it. Haven't beat it up, so don't know about durability.
I want to make one into a long range shooter for our long range rifle matches out to 900yds. I was thinking
Lower: Magpul PRS Ergo grip with palm shelf Jewell Trigger
Upper: Armalite A4 upper Noveske 20 barrel Have not decided on handgaurd or bipod.
I am kind of stuck. I have the A4 upper comming. I talked to Iron Ridge and they said they were about 9 months out on their uppers. I Might use the A4 for a 16" build on the other lower and wait for the Iron ridge uppers for the long gun.
I am going to talk to Iron Ridge about their coating for my other parts.
I believe they are collecting payment for the AR-10 style lowers. I have not been contacted yet, but I am waiting for the DPMS style lowers. Also they said they were emailing and calling people for the payment/FFL's.
MP
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Registered: 09/07/03
Posts: 1472
Loc: Allen, TX
I sent payment for a DPMS style lower.
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I just got my DPMS LR308 AP4. I added a Nikon 3-9X40MM Prostaff scope.
What Harris bi-pod should I get? Also, I have been reading posts about triggers. Is this something I should invest in now or later and what trigger should I get?
I talked to Dave on Friday 2/06/09 and they have been swamped with orders. I am fairly high on the list for Armalites, and he said it would be about 2-3 weeks.
He also said they were about 9 months out on uppers.
Registered: 08/09/06
Posts: 3859
Loc: Indianapolis, IN
Iron Ridge DPMS compatible lower DPMS LPK KAC Match 2 stage Trigger David Tubb CWS & Flat Wire Spring JP Tensioning Pin (If required) Magpul PRS and MIAD
DPMS A3 upper with POF CROS lining 24" stainless fluted DPMS barrel (threaded) DPMS Chrome plated bolt carrier Daniel Defense Lite Rail GG&G GS-1 20MOA rail Seekins Rings NF 3.5-15x50 NP-R2 Harris S-BRM DLOC-S bipod adapter Five 25rd KAC Mags
It's basically all together already, I'll be swapping all of the parts from my current DPMS lower into the IRA lower when it arrives. At that point the barrel, LPK and BCG will be the only original parts left of this rifle.
I sent my uppers in to them early this week. I talked to Dave on Thursday 2/19/09 and he said my uppers and lowers should be coated and ready to ship either Friday 2/20/09 or Monday 2/23. I will post some pictures as soon as I recieve them.
Got my Iron Ridge Arms lowers in today. I sent my uppers in to be coated to match. I only have pictures of the green one tonight, but if anyone wants me to post pictures of the black setup in the next day or two let me know.
Now I have to take some time and start putting the parts together.
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