Customizable .308 builds

[Nemo0906]

Getting ready to build my semi-auto .308. Will be using it for civilian sniper competitions. I’m trying to get opinions on what the most customizable “ar10”’s are, other than Aero Precision. Feel like I’m seeing the same 3 rifles (Aero, Ruger, DPMS) thanks for the help!

 

[PabloPlutarco]

Palmetto State Armory might be a possibility.

 

[Nemo0906]

Palmetto State Armory might be a possibility.

Are they fully customizable as the Aero? I’m honestly just trying to stray away from the current “go to” if that makes sense

 

[ArTeeKay]

LMT, KAC, DD, LWRCI, and Seekins Precision all make AR-10 pattern rifles of some variety, and you can customize any of them any way you want. For better or worse.

 

[Nemo0906]

LMT, KAC, DD, LWRCI, and Seekins Precision all make AR-10 pattern rifles of some variety, and you can customize any of them any way you want. For better or worse.

I appreciate it! Money isn’t a concern for me realistically. I just want to get a nice build that I know will be reliable

 

[ArTeeKay]

One recommendation, especially if you have not put together a large frame gas gun before, is buy what you want from a reputable builder, and then aside from changing the stock or grip, leave it alone, at least if reliability is a primary goal.

 

[Nemo0906]

One recommendation, especially if you have not put together a large frame gas gun before, is buy what you want from a reputable builder, and then aside from changing the stock or grip, leave it alone, at least if reliability is a primary goal.

Ok. My local FFL guys are extremely knowledgeable and I know I can always go to them. However, I just wanted more views outside the normal 3 guys

 

[ArTeeKay]

If all they're recommending is Aero, Ruger, and DPMS, they're not that knowledgeable...

 

[msgriff]

Don't mix manufacturers between the upper and lower unless someone has tried and verified that the combination works. Sometimes it's just cosmetic, but other times the differences can affect function. Certain parts, like bolt catches and pivot/takedown pins, won't be universal to all manufacturers.
Be aware of the difference of an ArmaLite spec and a DPMS/SR25 spec, which mostly have to to with the bolt, barrel and barrel nut/handguard.
There are different handguard heights, and the action/recoil system is different that an AR-15.

Here's a parts compatibility chart. Gen I is a large frame (LFAR) and the most common. Gen II is a small frame, Those, like the Ruger's version, the SFAR, have the most proprietary parts. There are exceptions and errors on this list.

 

[hlee]

What do you feel you are going to need to customize on a factory built gun?

 

[Nemo0906]

If all they're recommending is Aero, Ruger, and DPMS, they're not that knowledgeable...

Not the guys at my local FFL. I’m saying when you look online and different rifle forums I feel like all I see is those 3 as the most customizable builds

 

[Nemo0906]

What do you feel you are going to need to customize on a factory built gun?

I want to do my own build. But I want to be able to completely custom size it such as barrel, handguard, bcg, etc. I want to have my own 100% customized 308 I can use for competition

 

[srt-4_uk]

Call you JP Enterprises and tell them what you want.
It's the easy button.

 

[rpoL98]

Getting ready to build my semi-auto .308. Will be using it for civilian sniper competitions. I’m trying to get opinions on what the most customizable “ar10”’s are, other than Aero Precision. Feel like I’m seeing the same 3 rifles (Aero, Ruger, DPMS) thanks for the help!

when the guys you're talking to say "DPMS", are they referring to DPMS-pattern, or the PSA parent-company-owned (JJE?) reborn DPMS Panther Arms? you might be getting confused between the two. Yes, you want DPMS pattern. Also referred to as LR-308 compatible.

never heard of Ruger AR-10 being a choice for a builders' platform-of-choice of maximum compatibility, but then I don't get around that much.

 

[Nemo0906]

when the guys you're talking to say "DPMS", are they referring to DPMS-pattern, or the PSA parent-company-owned (JJE?) reborn DPMS Panther Arms? you might be getting confused between the two. Yes, you want DPMS pattern. Also referred to as LR-308 compatible.

never heard of Ruger AR-10 being a choice for a builders' platform-of-choice of maximum compatibility, but then I don't get around that much.

Yes DPMS in regards to the panther arms

 

[rpoL98]

i'm thinking that the reborn DPMS AR-10 might be a rebadged PSA AR-10, pros and cons.

 

[msgriff]

i'm thinking that the reborn DPMS AR-10 might be a rebadged PSA AR-10, pros and cons.

It is. If it was made since 2021 or the roll mark on the lower says "West Columbia SC", it is 100% cross-compatible with the PSA PA-10, which as you know, doesn't always play well when mixing uppers/lowers/handguards from other manufacturers.

 

[rpoL98]

It is. If it was made since 2021 or the roll mark on the lower says "West Columbia SC", it is 100% cross-compatible with the PSA PA-10, which as you know, doesn't always play well when mixing uppers/lowers/handguards from other manufacturers.

 

[PRSDietitian]

Definitely JP if you want options. Another option would be a GAP 10 but price and lead time is a bit steep