AR-10 and lefty

[newfalguy101]

No this is not a typical " Can AR-10's be shot left handed" type of question, it is more specific.

I am getting ready to put together, or more accurately have an AR-10 put together.

My AR-15's have the forward assist/brass deflector, and have never been an issue with my shooting left handed.

My Ar-10 upper is a DPMS oracle ( I think) WITHOUT dust cover ( no big deal) or forward assist ( again, no big deal ) BUT, it also lacks the brass deflector.

Am I likely to get hit by brass with no deflector??

I used to have an AR-180, neat gun, BUT no brass deflector and it would bounce brass off of my right earmuff!!! Very irritating, and one of the reasons I sent it down the road.

Getting a different upper is really not a big deal, but, I would rather do it now than after, IF its going to be an issue.

 

[burrhead]

I'm left handed and have one of these on my slick side varmint rifle. It also drops my brass in a nice pile next to me.

http://www.brownells.com/shooting-a...ers-deflectors/brass-deflector-prod18554.aspx

 

[ClemY]

I have the DPMS AR-10 clone upper without brass deflector or assist. My brass goes to 3 to 4 O'clock and although I shoot right handed, I don't think it would be a problem for a lefty. You may get gas in the face, though.

 

[newfalguy101]

Thanks for the replys

 

[Caliper_Mi]

Your ejection is also influenced by the buffer weight in case it does end up hitting you.

I have a DPMS 308 GII, it has a shell deflector but it's lower profile than the standard AR deflector. I'm left eye dominant so shoot it left handed.

I was experimenting with adding buffer weight due to an occasional damaged rim from the extractor. Mine is a 20" barrel, rifle length gas and started out with a rifle buffer. Once I had replaced either 2 or 3 steel buffer weights with tungsten, the spent brass started smacking me in the face. Right between the eyes. The slower bolt velocity must have allowed the brass to get clear of the deflector in its ejection path and hit my face instead of the deflector.

So, if it does end up hitting you, a different buffer weight can influence things...

 

[dzavoina]

I have an Oracle in .308 and the brass (Remington 165 gr Hog Heaven) sometimes hits me on my right shoulder. I also shoot lefty. I wore a hoody type jacket and some of the brass went into my back collar and in the folded down hood.

 

[cougar1717]

or more accurately have an AR-10 put together

I had a chance to buy a DPMS Sportical, but passed on it since it was slick sided. If the build is already together, it wouldn't take but a few rounds to find out if it's a problem. It just depends on the angle of extraction - whether it misses you or sends hot brass down your shirt!

 

[WardenWolf]

Out of curiosity, do AR10's share any AR15 parts like the safety?

 

[newfalguy101]

There are a few parts that interchange, but not many