AR Thread

[specweapon]

I crimp as I like to seat my projectiles as long as possible so I'm a bit concerned about projectiles getting while knocked feeding from the mag

[dogmatix]

I don't crimp.
Use normal Redding full length die (and for my .308 semi), didn't need to go to small base dies.

Good info page for semi/service rifle reloading:

exterior ballistics

[dogmatix]

Anybody brought in a complete upper?

Upper Receiver w/5.56 cal, FT, 20" Std Barrel, Parkerized : AR-15 UPPER RECEIVER ASSEMBLIES | Brownells

Or best to bring it in as individual components?

[Beavis]

Don't buy DPMS. I got an import permit for a complete Spikes upper and lower. Haven't bought it yet.

[furstimer]

Don't buy DPMS. I got an import permit for a complete Spikes upper and lower. Haven't bought it yet.

Pmed you to learn about the good oil.

[Towely]

Care to explain why he shouldnt by dpms? I prefer first hand experience than "my uncles cousins sons friends dad heard someone say on the internet..."

[Beavis]

Care to explain why he shouldnt by dpms? I prefer first hand experience than "my uncles cousins sons friends dad heard someone say on the internet..."

I use DPMS small parts but wouldn't buy a DPMS assembled rifle. Have witnessed and fired a DPMS rifle that just wouldn't work without lots of fucking around.

[gimp]

Care to explain why he shouldnt by dpms? I prefer first hand experience than "my uncles cousins sons friends dad heard someone say on the internet..."

Because there are people who make better QC'd rifles for less money with better features.

[dogmatix]

But Brownells don't have a Spike 20" rifle upper, only a carbine.

PS Towely, I was helping someone one day at the range with his DPMS, took to the 3rd replacement lower to get it functioning properly.

[Vapour]

Have a look at the govt 20" Windham maybe

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[Koshogi]

I would ask Rainer Arms to get you one of these.

[Banana]

Better to ask Brownells if they can special order it. Rainer Arms have a $350US fee on ITAR controlled exports over $100.

[Towely]

Shit, i must have the only 3 dpms assembled ARs on this planet without issues.

[scaggly]

Shit, i must have the only 3 dpms assembled ARs on this planet without issues.

Much as I like to joke about how DPMS is short for "Doesn't Pass Mil Spec", or "Don't Purchase My Shit", a lot of the Wellington Service Rifle guys have DPMS guns, and the vast majority of them seem to run pretty well, and run accurately. I haven't seen any major failures on the line, or any DPMS gun giving any more problems than any other brand.

Seems to be a bit of a lottery though.

[Herbmiester]

I have been using and assembling AR rifles and more specifically parts for 13 years now (Is that unlucky?) As yet I have had no issues with DPMS. In fact I used DPMS barrels exclusively because they shot so well. Sometimes DPMS parts are not as pretty as others but I have never had a bolt fail and I have seen a few bolts fail especially recently.