Good handguard for DPMS 308?

[BCP]

I'm building another 308 and looking for a handguard for it, free-floated rifle length. Something like a YHM 5005 that is smooth on the sides with a top rail and removable side rails would be great. Any thoughts? So far the only thing I've found is the PRI 308 rail and it's ~329, was kind of hoping to spend about 200.

 

[19Scout77]

Re: Good handguard for DPMS 308?

http://badgerordnance.com/handguards/

 

[daxromana]

Re: Good handguard for DPMS 308?

I have used both the Daniel Defense 12.0 and the 12" PRI handguard. These were on Armalite style rifles though.

Weight between the two I feel is negligible and both have held up well. I sometimes shoot slung up, so the PRI is more comfortable to hold, but the 1913 rail on the DD lines up perfectly with the upper receiver. I am not sure if this is the case with the DPMS style as they have a higher rail.

 

[Boondocker308]

Re: Good handguard for DPMS 308?

Check out JP's modular series handguards and Fulton's Titan handguard. Both allow rails to be added or moved around according to your preferences.

 

[Hummerdawg]

Re: Good handguard for DPMS 308?

Another JP vote

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: Good handguard for DPMS 308?

check out what Rguns has available and look at JSESurplus.com both have a good selection and decent prices.

 

[GSPKurt]

Re: Good handguard for DPMS 308?

I'm a little late to the party here, but I looked at JP, and while it is an awesome setup, their prices are ridiculous.

 

[smokshwn]

Re: Good handguard for DPMS 308?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GSPKurt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm a little late to the party here, but I looked at JP, and while it is an awesome setup, their prices are ridiculous. </div></div>

As compared to what? PRI at $300+, DD $300+, Samson $300+, but $185 is ridiculous?

 

[GSPKurt]

Re: Good handguard for DPMS 308?

I don't know, maybe I'm getting old. I just can't see $185 for that, that's all.

 

[smokshwn]

Re: Good handguard for DPMS 308?

wrong tap

 

[cintar]

Re: Good handguard for DPMS 308?

nOT SURE ABOUT YOUT BARREL LENGTH? BUT I DO KNOW DPMS BUILDS THIR BARRELS HEAVY AT THE NUT IF YOU ARE BUILDING A HEAVY OR MEDIUM BARREL! SO! WITH THAT IN MIND GO WITH DPMS UNLESS YOU ARE BUILDING A LIGHT BARREL!

 

[cintar]

Re: Good handguard for DPMS 308?

The JP set up is the wat to go unless you are are going for a SPR!