DPMS Forward assist.

[Awesymoto]

Don't have my rifle around but was pondering to myself...

How does the forward assist work with DPMS Uppers if the bolts have no serrations?

Edit: talking about the LRT series not AR 15 style bolts.

 

[Longshot38]

Re: DPMS Forward assist.

Unlike a traditional AR bolt design that has numerous serrations so the forward assist works though the entire range of travel the LR308 bolts only have two contact points thus the forward assist will only work in two positions.

 

[Awesymoto]

Re: DPMS Forward assist.

Longshot... Where are these 2 positions? Assuming logic would make them Just out of battery, and slightly further than that.

 

[Longshot38]

Re: DPMS Forward assist.

I'd have to look at a bolt to tell you that with certainty. But I don't have access to my rifle at the moment to look.

 

[powderBurnz]

Re: DPMS Forward assist.

The Young Mftg 308 carriers have serrations like an ar15. just thought I'd mention it.

 

[Awesymoto]

Re: DPMS Forward assist.

Pirate... where did you find these in .308? website says only AR 15 style

 

[powderBurnz]

Re: DPMS Forward assist.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Awesymoto</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Pirate... where did you find these in .308? website says only AR 15 style</div></div>

You have to call them.

eta: http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...508#Post2721508

 

[ORD]

Re: DPMS Forward assist.

Unlike the AR-15 where the FA engages on the side of the carrier through use of the serrations, the DPMS LR-308 rifles do not operate that way.

The FA on the LR-308 pushes on the rearward portion/edge of the BCG, so the serrations are NOT necessary.

This is why many opt for slick-side uppers without the FA because it is nearly useless on the LR-308 since it is only capable of engaging and moving the carrier forward a slight amount (not to mention the general uselessness of a forward assist on a .308 AR anyway).

 

[Awesymoto]

Re: DPMS Forward assist.

I like FA's due to being brainwashed. "Slingshot, Brass check, Tap FWD ASST... " I guess when I do a BC i want to know my bolt is back fully into battery.

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: DPMS Forward assist.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Unlike the AR-15 where the FA engages on the side of the carrier through use of the serrations, the DPMS LR-308 rifles do not operate that way.

The FA on the LR-308 pushes on the rearward portion/edge of the BCG, so the serrations are NOT necessary.

This is why many opt for slick-side uppers without the FA because it is nearly useless on the LR-308 since it is only capable of engaging and moving the carrier forward a slight amount (not to mention the general uselessness of a forward assist on a .308 AR anyway).

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what he said.


and there is a thread about it and you will have to dig back cause it hasnt popped up in a while but its got pics and i took a few of them myself. and i think RRA? and dont quote me on that brand, but they have the f/a in the rear of the upper like an ar15 and they have a serrated bolt too. i have only seen the pics but i believe it was the only one posted that had that design where the DMPS is closer to the port. i think they are only one out there that has the f/a in this position though

oh and that damn spring in my 308 makes me pretty sure that if the bolt dont close, its not gonna. the sheer mass and feel of that thing when you let go the bolt release and it locks home and moves that whole thing rifle forward, MASS. but thats just my impression

 

[Awesymoto]

Re: DPMS Forward assist.

I havn't played around with my DPMS in a while, May have to try and set the bolt out of battery to see if it will. I know my M4 does if I slowly release the CH.