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DPMS LR 308
Posted on 5/25/12 at 11:19 am
Posted on 5/25/12 at 11:19 am
Just bought one at Wally World. Went in for the .223 but decided on the .308. What says the OB on recomendations I will need to hunt whitetail deer, the zombie acopalyce and home defense. Never owned a carbine type rifle so I'm a newb with this one.
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Posted on 5/25/12 at 11:22 am to LSU BOUD
My FIL has one and it is pretty badass.
Make sure you lube it up good before you shoot it.
I'd recommend some good bases and a good scope and you'll have a certifiable killing machine.
Make sure you lube it up good before you shoot it.
I'd recommend some good bases and a good scope and you'll have a certifiable killing machine.
Posted on 5/25/12 at 12:24 pm to Slickback
I have The Bushmaster 308 ORC model, and I love it. I have an Eotech on it right now but I want to add the Troy TRX rail, and a 30mm scope on it. Recoil is light, and You can use the Mag pul P-mags which is a bonus. And run it wet, and she will perform like a champ
Posted on 5/25/12 at 1:15 pm to BLAKE W
I have RRA LAR-8 Varmint. It has 26" stainless Wilson barrel. I added Harris bipod, Magpul PRS stock and Ergo tactile grip. Rifle shoots 1/2 m.o.a all day with factory Federal Gold Metal Match 168 gr.
You will enjoy your rifle. It is easy to burn up $200.00 woth of ammo if you don't reload. Have fun!
You will enjoy your rifle. It is easy to burn up $200.00 woth of ammo if you don't reload. Have fun!
Posted on 5/25/12 at 5:16 pm to LSU BOUD
I have had one for several years. Mine is extremely accurate with Hornady SST.
What did it cost ??
What did it cost ??
Posted on 5/26/12 at 12:13 pm to dawg23
I got it for $887. Came with two 20 rd clips. After contacting DPMS they basically said shoot only american made ammo at 165 to 168 grain. Per recommendation from a maniac friend that has several AR type rifles, I got three boxes of HSM Gold 308 boat tail hollow points to try first. Ordered a Leopold rifleman 3X9X50 with burris extra high mounts yesterday for $299. That should get me started. I'm jizzing myself waiting to take it out and start breaking it in. 
Posted on 5/26/12 at 8:59 pm to LSU BOUD
Good price.
Did DPMS say that the 165-168 would/should be the most accurate ammo, or were they saying you couldn't/shouldn't shoot anything else in that rifle ??
As I said, I've had mine for a few years. Broke it in per DPMS instructions (which I've since learned may not have really been necessary), and then tried Federal & Black Hills in 168 grain match grade (BTHP), and got OK results.
But in my rifle (maybe not in yours) the Hornady 150 grain SST will put 5 shot groups in a single .30 caliber hole at 100 yards.
So I ended up buying a batch of the Hornady SST and stuck the Federal & Black Hills ammo in my "ammo closet."
Did DPMS say that the 165-168 would/should be the most accurate ammo, or were they saying you couldn't/shouldn't shoot anything else in that rifle ??
As I said, I've had mine for a few years. Broke it in per DPMS instructions (which I've since learned may not have really been necessary), and then tried Federal & Black Hills in 168 grain match grade (BTHP), and got OK results.
But in my rifle (maybe not in yours) the Hornady 150 grain SST will put 5 shot groups in a single .30 caliber hole at 100 yards.
So I ended up buying a batch of the Hornady SST and stuck the Federal & Black Hills ammo in my "ammo closet."
Posted on 5/29/12 at 5:45 pm to dawg23
DPMS told me that a 165 to 168 grain amercian made cartridge was the most accurate. DPMS said that I needed to shoot 150-200 rds to get it broke in but I heard that is overkill (no pun intended). I bought three boxes of HMS berger 168 grain BTHP to break it in and probaly won't use all of them. I will probaly hunt with whats left and plink with some cheaper. I have another question regarding optics. I ordered a leopold rifleman 3x9x50 scope with extra high burris rings. I've been told that it is to big and will not work very well. What say you, should I go smaller or stick with what I ordered?
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