Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

[jmichael99]

i cant decided to built an ar15(another post on here) or a semi auto 308. the ar10 is just to much and the dpms is just as good of quality from what iv seen

while im looking to build in 6 months or so i keep going back and forth from 223-308 lol


To get sub MOA what kind of price am i looking at before glass, i already know what glass i want. free floating stainless barrel20-24in threaded barrel for a brake. im expecting $1400? maybe im way off?

 

[Redmanss]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

From scratch for $1400 for the .308? Possible but it will really come down to who you get your barrel and receiver set from. Stay basic on the BCG, forearm, and not go crazy on the trigger but still decent and you could pull it off. Fixed stock too.

As for which one you want to build... If you're staying on a budget and don't intend on using it for hunting, and also going to keep ranges inside 800yds then I'd say go with the .223 just for ammo cost purposes. You could also realistically come out with a nicely built rifle for right around $1k and have more money for ammunition too. EVERYTHING is cheaper on the AR15 platform with a wider variety to choose form to boot.

 

[Tx_Flyboy]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

JMan,

You should spell out your intentions with this rifle, that will make it easier to give you an informed decision regarding a 223 vs a 308 caliber.

But more to your other question, yes, $1400 can buy you any number of 308ARs with a lot of trimmings to boot.

Regards,

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

yeah with a little careful shopping you can get a nice 308 ar and dont limit yourself to DPMS brand, but stick with that pattern. i wanted to build a sub $1k rifle and kinda got lost along the way. i think ive got $1400ish on the one in my sig photo (scope included). its a MEGA MA-10 receiver set and a few nice bits here and there. next to the receiver, the barrel is highest (glass excluded) so shop around. you would be suprised what "308 ar barrels" will get you in yahoo search.

but, if you see what you want already built or close to it, for a good price, buy it. really. im picky, i built mine with the look in mind but with quality parts. so you have to really decide what you want in caliber, options and furniture and components

 

[toadbrown]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

DPMS all the way with that budget. A-lot of gun for your money, more options and acessories.

 

[KM375]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

someone in the for sale has one for 1600 the .308 SASS version.

 

[BCP]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

If you don't yet own a 223 AR15 you should go that route first.

 

[jmichael99]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BCP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you don't yet own a 223 AR15 you should go that route first. </div></div>

i own 2

 

[jmichael99]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Redmanss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">From scratch for $1400 for the .308? Possible but it will really come down to who you get your barrel and receiver set from. Stay basic on the BCG, forearm, and not go crazy on the trigger but still decent and you could pull it off. Fixed stock too.

As for which one you want to build... If you're staying on a budget and don't intend on using it for hunting, and also going to keep ranges inside 800yds then I'd say go with the .223 just for ammo cost purposes. You could also realistically come out with a nicely built rifle for right around $1k and have more money for ammunition too. EVERYTHING is cheaper on the AR15 platform with a wider variety to choose form to boot. </div></div>

what i was thinking is get the best barrel and receiver i can.. get a cheap trigger, stock and stuff and upgrade as i go. I dont have a way to install the barrel into the receiver either.. i can do the lower with some online instructions. i could also just slowly buy one piece at a time..

i really think i want a 308, i know it cost more but it more of an advantage over a 223 which will be the next project. Im trying to sell my savage 308 also to jump start my project since i never use it

 

[jmichael99]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tx_Flyboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">JMan,

You should spell out your intentions with this rifle, that will make it easier to give you an informed decision regarding a 223 vs a 308 caliber.

But more to your other question, yes, $1400 can buy you any number of 308ARs with a lot of trimmings to boot.

Regards, </div></div>

bench shooting.. target.. etc... i have guns for hunting.. this is just for fun...

 

[jmichael99]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AXEMAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">yeah with a little careful shopping you can get a nice 308 ar and dont limit yourself to DPMS brand, but stick with that pattern. i wanted to build a sub $1k rifle and kinda got lost along the way. i think ive got $1400ish on the one in my sig photo (scope included). its a MEGA MA-10 receiver set and a few nice bits here and there. next to the receiver, the barrel is highest (glass excluded) so shop around. you would be suprised what "308 ar barrels" will get you in yahoo search.

but, if you see what you want already built or close to it, for a good price, buy it. really. im picky, i built mine with the look in mind but with quality parts. so you have to really decide what you want in caliber, options and furniture and components </div></div>

thanks for the info..I understand what you been by pattern..what all brands are with the same pattern

 

[BCP]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JMan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
what i was thinking is get the best barrel and receiver i can.. get a cheap trigger, stock and stuff and upgrade as i go. </div></div>

Well, you can get a mega upper+lower set for 600$, or you could save probably 100$ going with uppers and lowers from different brands. As far as upgrading as you go I think you are better off getting the right thing the first time around.

As far as cost goes realistically you will be around 1600-1700 and that will be if you shop around, look for deals and don't spend like a wild man.

 

[RuLins05]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

I'll give you this cautionary statement that wasn't given to me before I started the 308 route. I started building 223 rifles, did a couple variants and thought, I need a 308. Well now its hard to go back to building AR-15's regardless of the higher price. There's just something about the large frame rifles.

As for you question.

Companies that are actually the same as DPMS
Remington
Bushmaster
JD Machine
Kaiser
Iron Ridge Arms
Tactical Machining
Fulton Armory
SI Defense
CMMG
Black Hole Weaponry (good place to check for barrels as well)
JP
POF (sort of)

There may be a few more but whatever
If you only care about the magazine and barrel nut threading
Mega (I highly recommend this route)
Seekins (not yet released)

For the life of me I can't remember others in this bunch that offer stripped receivers. Anyway that should give you plenty of options. Just be prepared to have a lot more invested in your toys

 

[308mike]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

if you just want a lar308 out of the box with a jp trigger and 24 inch stainless scheels has them on sale for 1000 often

 

[Casey Simpson]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

JMan, depends on what you've seen.

They're okay for messn around unless to be used professionally. LR's are ok if you can pick up an AR10 bolt and firing pin. Armalite got the pin size right. The others have a reputation known by some in the hotter climates of blowing primers into the big fat hole in the bolt face.

 

[308mike]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

yeah mine does kick a primer out every once and a while and does blow a hole completly through a primer at the firing pin hole but not real often

 

[Pat M]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: farmsniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">yeah mine does kick a primer out every once and a while and does blow a hole completly through a primer at the firing pin hole but not real often </div></div>

Had this happen on my DPMS .260 a lot, sent it in and they fixed it (have not had a pierced primer again)

 

[308mike]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

might have to callem up there close to me

 

[Swift]

Re: Thinking of building a DPMS LR308.. prices?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JMan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Redmanss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">From scratch for $1400 for the .308? Possible but it will really come down to who you get your barrel and receiver set from. Stay basic on the BCG, forearm, and not go crazy on the trigger but still decent and you could pull it off. Fixed stock too.

As for which one you want to build... If you're staying on a budget and don't intend on using it for hunting, and also going to keep ranges inside 800yds then I'd say go with the .223 just for ammo cost purposes. You could also realistically come out with a nicely built rifle for right around $1k and have more money for ammunition too. EVERYTHING is cheaper on the AR15 platform with a wider variety to choose form to boot. </div></div>

what i was thinking is get the best barrel and receiver i can.. <span style="font-weight: bold">get a cheap trigger</span>, stock and stuff and upgrade as i go. I dont have a way to install the barrel into the receiver either.. i can do the lower with some online instructions. i could also just slowly buy one piece at a time..

i really think i want a 308, i know it cost more but it more of an advantage over a 223 which will be the next project. Im trying to sell my savage 308 also to jump start my project since i never use it </div></div>

I'd reconsider that statement. I think one of the last places you want to cheap out on is the trigger. You could have the baddest rifle in the world with a sloppy trigger and it's not gonna shoot good groups.

However, if precision isn't as important and you just want something to screw around with then you can get whatever trigger you want but at that point you might as well build another 5.56.