Opinions On the DPMS SASS 308 rifle.

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    The above has been offered for sale.Comes with 2x 20round Magazines, Magpul VG, Sling, JP trigger, rail covers, manual, and case. $1950.
    Scope is a Millet LRS-1 with rings. Scope included $2400.

    Price seems pretty close to retail to me. Am I missing something?
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    Assuming the price becomes more realistic how well does this rifle perform?
    TIA
     
    Re: Opinions On the DPMS SASS 308 rifle.

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BCP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very accurate, very heavy, not enough velocity for longer ranges. That is a bit high of a price and I wouldn't want that scope either.
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    I agree that it is accurate, heavy and too much especially for that scope included price, I've taken my 18" SASS out to 800 Yards no problem as have several others. Does my 6.5 Creedmoor w/24" barrel make it easier though, hell yeah it does!
     
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    +2 on BCP's recommendation.

    If you don't intend to hunt with it (spot & stalk, not blind hunting) or need to reliably get to 1,000yards @ sea level, it maybe what the doctor ordered.

    What do you intend to do with it?
     
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    I gave just over $1800 for mine brand new and that included shipping (no scope).

    I agree with BCP....it is very heavy, but I don't carry it very far. It is very accurate and as of yet has never malfunctioned with the DPMS mags (still trying to find the right time to get a PMAG).

    I haven't shot mine at 1,000 yet, so I cannot comment if it is possible.

    I've been very pleased with mine and I think you will enjoy it.
     
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    Thanks guys for the feed back. It's spot on how I felt about the price of the rifle.
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    I've seen new ones for $1800. I have no interest in the scope as I have a Nightforce ready and waiting.
    I think the guy must have 3-4 $100 dollar bill rolled up in the barrel.
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    Oh well guess he is waiting fornthe price to rise.
    I intended to do medium range shooting 300-400 yards with it. I have my TRG 22 for longer distances. I guess I'll stick to using the TRG 22.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Santo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks guys for the feed back. It's spot on how I felt about the price of the rifle.
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    I've seen new ones for $1800. I have no interest in the scope as I have a Nightforce ready and waiting.
    I think the guy must have 3-4 $100 dollar bill rolled up in the barrel.
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    Oh well guess he is waiting fornthe price to rise.
    I intended to do medium range shooting 300-400 yards with it. I have my TRG 22 for longer distances. I guess I'll stick to using the TRG 22. </div></div>

    At that price it's not even worth your effort to negotiate as even $400 off that would still not be a decent deal.
     
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    Very nice rifle for the money. sub moa accuracy out of my sample.speed was a little slow but most non tight bore shorties are. wouldnt pay more than 1800 new.
     
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    I'm of the opinion that unless you want to buy a top-tier custom rifle you should build it yourself.

    1800 would be enough for mega upper + lower set and a rainier ultra match barrel leaving 800 for handguards, stock, trigger and misc parts.
     
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    Sure..thats why I see ARs F'd up or blowing up on a regular basis because everyone thinks these are lego sets..Maybe "you" may be a qualified armorer but I can assure you the greater majority have no business building or rebuilding these things, much less a 7.62 one.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sharfshutze</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sure..thats why I see ARs F'd up or blowing up on a regular basis because everyone thinks these are lego sets..Maybe "you" may be a qualified armorer but I can assure you the greater majority have no business building or rebuilding these things, much less a 7.62 one. </div></div>

    Really? Care to back this up with any evidence. If you have the bolt headspaced properly there is not a whole lot you can mess up on any size AR.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RaptorX</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sharfshutze</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sure..thats why I see ARs F'd up or blowing up on a regular basis because everyone thinks these are lego sets..Maybe "you" may be a qualified armorer but I can assure you the greater majority have no business building or rebuilding these things, much less a 7.62 one. </div></div>

    Really? Care to back this up with any evidence. If you have the bolt headspaced properly there is not a whole lot you can mess up on any size AR. </div></div>

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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sharfshutze</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Really..you must be one of those too. </div></div>

    That's not an answer but more of an evasion maneuver. If you're going to put it out there you should at least be able to back it up. The comment "...much less a 7.62 one." is stupid as well since if that were the case a 5.56 would still be just as dangerous. They aren't legos and I myself have not built one, but from the literally thousands of threads online where everyone is discussing building their own and most of which are not a "qualified armorer" I've seen little to no posts of accounts where someone has had it blown up or have catastrophic failure unless they were complete idiots to begin with that would try to fit a square peg in a round hole...
     
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    Umm well they are not Lego's seeing as those are plastic and trademarked toys for children ages 6 to whatever.

    I have invested in all the headspacing gauges necessary to insure that the rifles I make are safe. Most of the "Kabooms" you see surrounding AR's are due to poor reloading practices as opposed to what you are suggesting. If you were to take your time and make sure it was done right (proper gas alignment, barrel nut torque, properly headspaced which most companies will do if you buy the bolt and barrel from them, correct buffer system for that specific build, and the use of properly loaded ammunition) there's not really more chance of the rifle having issues than there is if buying the rifle brand new. Now if you don't feel comfortable building one yourself don't do it but to be honest the true gunsmithing has already been done on AR style parts.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sharfshutze</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you in the fireams industry professionally? Do you build or test weapons professionally for a living? I doubt that if you spend time reading the "thousands of home build threads" on Arfcom. Have you had out of time or battery 7.62 gas guns blow up in your face and give you cuts and concussions? If you did you would know the difference between a 556 and a 762 blowing up in your hands. If you aint an industry professional I dont have to share shit with you.
    Theres a reason why some people pay good money for a professionally built gun and a reason why you see in almost every carbine class or big firing line home brew ARs falling apart.
    If you feel your your qualified to build a reliable quality AR weapon that you could sell to someone to defend their life with then knock yourself out. Im not trying to talk down or belittle anyone in particulars mechanical aptitude.
    But since you havent built one but your experience comes from reading online threads..And I have built a few and have the proper tools including torque wrenches and guages..I still still pay a professional to build mine.
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    No I'm not... but from how you ask your questions but don't back your statements I doubt you are either ergo your statement "I still still pay a professional to build mine." And as for my reading I go through a LOT of topics not just "build" topics to gain insight from people and their experiences which is a far better teacher than any book.

    You're the only one barking about AR's falling apart or blowing up from your alleged "Industry Experience" that you don't feel you should have to explain but we should simply take your word for it. That's like morons saying their "operators" to people but can't tell others what they do... a bunch of bullshit from behind a computer screen.