Re: Recent reliability info on DPMS 308Bs?
Snakum,
B4 the DPMS hate train arrives, i have to say that there is a lot of "Operator Error" with DPMS rifles. A lot of people get their rifles, try to upgrade/modify them, and don't quite appreciate/understand that 308ARs are not interchangeable parts wise like AR15s are...they try to use AR-10 parts, AR-15 parts or other non-compatible component, and complain that their rifle doesn't function properly. They get on the internet and rant about DPMS "quality".
This is not to say DPMS is not without issues, however, i think theirs is overblown. As with any other company out there, there are abound to be examples that are not to spec. Just google "KAC problems" or "LMT problems", and you'll find that "quality issues" are not a DPMS specific thing. Additionally, DPMS sells waay more 308 ARs than most of the other 308AR makers combined, and thus there will naturally be more non-conforming samples.
I've had very good luck with mine, it is accurate, and i've configured it the way i want without breaking the bank or spending what teh higher end ARs would run me to perform a similar conversion.
I posted the below in another thread about how i have my AR configured
Following is how i now have my DPMS LR 308 configured;
1. A2 buttstock was replaced with a VLTOR EMOD adj. stock.
2. AR Restor buffer for DPMS LR308 carbines
3. JP installed JP single stage trigger...3#-3.5# break
4. Replaced alum FF tube with DPMS Carbon Fiber FF tube.
5. Barrel reprofiled by ADCO to .750" & cut to 16"
6. Ergo Grip.
7. Ambi Safety.
8. YHM Hooded flip up gas blcok/front sight.
9. BABC Battlecomp.
10. YHM Rear Flip up sight.
After all this, my rifle went from 11.2lbs empty to just under 8lbs empty...MISSON ACCOMPLISHED!!
The rifle wears a sightron SII big sky 6.5-20x50 riflescope.
Regards