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DPMS AR-10 .308 Does anybody here have one? Are you happy with it?

Posted on 7/3/16 at 9:57 am
Posted by auggie
Opelika, Alabama
Member since Aug 2013
28936 posts
Posted on 7/3/16 at 9:57 am
How accurate is it? How do you have it set up? Does it keep a tight group for you?
Posted by gsvar2004
Member since Nov 2007
8164 posts
Posted on 7/3/16 at 10:28 am to
My cousin has one, shoots top notch, only thing was I don't know his specific model but it was commercial spec bcg,tube, and stock. It shoots great but he wants to sell it bc it's kinda heavy.
Posted by latech15
Member since Aug 2015
1240 posts
Posted on 7/3/16 at 10:34 am to
I built one with a dpms style action. A gas gun is only going to be so accurate unless you go really high end. Factory guns will do well to stay under 1-1.5 moa in my experience. You might get lucky and get a tack driver but it will be just that, luck.

Really all depends upon what you call tight. Mine will hold .5 9 out of 10 times, but the 10th it will open up a bit. Just a lot of moving parts.
Posted by Team Alpha Beast
Member since Mar 2016
743 posts
Posted on 7/3/16 at 11:10 am to
What kind of recoil does it have?

My 10 year old son shoots my AR-15 really well. He is short and struggles with stock length on most guns. The AR platform with adjustable stock is perfect for him.

Thought about buying an AR-10 for him to hunt with and to also to give me a reason to buy one.
Posted by auggie
Opelika, Alabama
Member since Aug 2013
28936 posts
Posted on 7/3/16 at 11:15 am to
right..a gas gun isn't going be as good as a bolt of course.It keeps a pretty tight group at 250 yard,or so,when conditions aren't perfect?
I guess that is my main question,because of the velocity that will be lost,how well does it do?
Posted by ChatRabbit77
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
5873 posts
Posted on 7/3/16 at 11:33 am to
I have shot their REPR rifle 2 times. It was very accurate and precise both times.
Posted by Haughtonboy
kansas
Member since Nov 2011
1753 posts
Posted on 7/3/16 at 11:36 am to
16in with upgraded retractable stock and respectable optics. Not sub moa (I have bolt action that is) but this may have as much to do with my level of skill. I consider this an accurate enough system. I run Winchester white box and have had NO issues. I didn't buy Patriot or Noveske, so for what's invested, I am happy with the purchase and performance.
Posted by Kashmir
Member since Dec 2014
8119 posts
Posted on 7/3/16 at 1:42 pm to
I have one but don't shoot it very much. no issues. put a 3-9 scope on it for hunting but only used xbow last year. it was accurate enough at a hundred yards for me, and that's a long shot for where I hunt.
Posted by Propagandalf
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2010
2528 posts
Posted on 7/3/16 at 2:08 pm to
quote:

I run Winchester white box and have had NO issues


This is why it has not produced sub MOA groups for you. No rifle, no matter how good, can make inconsistent ammo shoot consistently.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
25895 posts
Posted on 7/3/16 at 2:12 pm to
I have a DPMS lower. Built it out from there.
Posted by bapple
Capital City
Member since Oct 2010
12042 posts
Posted on 7/3/16 at 2:36 pm to
quote:

A gas gun is only going to be so accurate unless you go really high end. Factory guns will do well to stay under 1-1.5 moa in my experience. You might get lucky and get a tack driver but it will be just that, luck.


This just simply isn't true. I've seen multiple AR15s/AR10s that have tested sub-MOA from the factory. One example would be the S&W M&P10.

As for felt recoil, the beautiful thing about going with an AR is that almost all of them will have a threaded barrel for a muzzle device. You may want to double up on hearing protection but if you're only concerned with limiting recoil, a muzzle brake is a simple solution.

To the OP, spend the extra money and get the Smith. It will run better than the DPMS and have much better accuracy. If you need a reviewer to tell you, watch this NutNfancy review. Skip to about the 25 minute mark to see the accuracy. He was consistently shooting sub-MOA on a factory rifle - M&P10.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that the M&P10 has an 18" barrel and ambi controls...

This post was edited on 7/3/16 at 2:38 pm
Posted by ShowMeWhatYouGotRaji
Member since Dec 2012
266 posts
Posted on 7/3/16 at 4:41 pm to
DPMS LR-308-B owner here. She's got an 18" heavy barrel with a target recessed crown, no dust cover and no forward assist.

Ditto the poster who mentioned the weight. This thing is a beast to carry around.

Accuracy is very good. No idea on MOA stats, but with Federal premium 168 grain match ammo, mine cloverleafs holes at 100yds when using a lead sled. The rifle shoots better than I can, and I'm looking forward to setting up in a deerstand with her.
Posted by No Colors
Sandbar
Member since Sep 2010
11330 posts
Posted on 7/3/16 at 5:54 pm to
I have the full JagerPro setup with the Panther DPMS AR-10 in 308 with the 3rd Gen night vision scope and all that.

I almost never shoot it on paper. Maybe twice a year I shoot it on paper at 50 yds 1.5" high to make sure it's still "on".

The way I hunt hogs is that we have bait stations and walk up to within 50-60 yards down wind of the corn pile. Then we set up with a tripod and cut loose on the pigs.

I'm more about volume than accuracy. But when the dust settles there usually a pile of dead hogs. And then a couple of days later there's usually a bunch of buzzards around. Our rule is that if they make it out of the food plot, we call it a "miss".

I'm not exactly a stickler for details.
Posted by auggie
Opelika, Alabama
Member since Aug 2013
28936 posts
Posted on 7/3/16 at 7:59 pm to
I appreciate all of the replies folks! I will check out the M&P also.
Posted by ArkBengal
Benton, AR
Member since Aug 2004
1991 posts
Posted on 7/3/16 at 9:05 pm to
Kinda goes with the territory on AR10 parts (proprietary stuff) so check on parts availability before you buy. Heard S&W is a good rifle but parts hard to get even from them
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