Need Upper Parts for DPMS Gen I LR-308 Build.

[BAT_Boy]

I am having a custom built upper on a stripped DPMS Gen I upper and the smith is unable to locate an upper parts kit. I looked at Brownell's and, while they have AR-15 parts, they do not have the kit for AR-10/DPMS format. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Already have everything else for the build. Thanks for any help.

 

[padom]

Is this all you're looking for?

https://www.rainierarms.com/upper-parts-kit-308/

 

[BAT_Boy]

That, and the forward assist. Thanks for the lead on this, padom. I have owned Colts and DPMS for a few years but have never built one. I am more a bolt rifle guy. DPMS had to muddy the water with the high and low, then the Gen 2 when it was already muddy enough with the DPMS/Armalite formats. Wish the large frame were standardized somewhat like the AR-15 platform.

Thanks again, Sir.

 

[MWM-5150]

That, and the forward assist. Thanks for the lead on this, padom. I have owned Colts and DPMS for a few years but have never built one. I am more a bolt rifle guy. DPMS had to muddy the water with the high and low, then the Gen 2 when it was already muddy enough with the DPMS/Armalite formats. Wish the large frame were standardized somewhat like the AR-15 platform.

Thanks again, Sir.

The gen1 LR308s use a standard AR15 forward assist. The lower uses a 308 a specific: bolt catch (and threaded retainer pin), mag release, and take down pins. The buffer tubes (not springs or buffers though), and FCG are standard AR15.

edit- you'll want to be careful about what bolt and carrier group you select too. If I had it to do over again I would have used a Rubber City Armory HP bolt and carrier.

 

[BAT_Boy]

MWM-5150, I had already bought a Lantac 308 BCG but the smith encouraged me to go with a Rubber City Armory HP on this build. I changed my mind on caliber from .260 Rem to 6.5 Creedmoor. I am having a Creedmoor Deviant bolt gun built, so I changed the AR to match it. Also went with an SLR hand guard & gas block, Bartlein heavy 1/8" barrel with BAT barrel nut. I can use the Lantac on the original 308 upper which will be rebarreled down the road. Thanks for the info as I'm stumbling through this first build.