Just dropped the dime on a LR-308...now the anticipation begins

[Richard.Howe]

So I just hit "SUBMIT" on the order page for my long-desired DPMS LR-308. Accessories include Magpul PRS stock, ERGO Tac Deluxe grip, McCormick trigger, and Badger rings.

Can't wait to get this bad boy on my doorstep, and share pics with you guys.

 

[JWarren]

Grats! Where did you buy from?

-- John

 

[Richard.Howe]

I bought from PKFirearms ( http://pkfirearms.com/store/start.aspx ) on the advice of the folks...and good feedback...over at arfcom.

Thinking of mounting (gasp) a FX-III 6x42 with M1 elevation turret from the Leup custom shop.

 

[JWarren]

Cool. The prices aren't too bad from what I saw. What reciever and barrel did you get?

I recently got in a A1 reciever one with the 24 SS fluted barrel from RGuns.net.

I still haven't gotten around to breaking it in.



-- John

 

[Richard.Howe]

Alloy A4 receiver (though we may upgrade to steel later) and 24" tube. Looking forward to putting everything through its paces.

 

[KC&97TA]

You're going to like it

I'm in the process of building a DPMS TAC20 on a Fulton Reciever, so far I've got the reciever and ordered the LPK and Stock yesterday. The .308 AR's are fun, till you realize theres about $20 in each mag. Still have to figure out what I'm going to do with the upper reciever as far as shipping, since I'm liveing in CA DPMS has a policy to permanetly attach the FH and cut off the bayonet lug... could care less about the lug, but I want to take the FSB off and replace it latter with single railed gas block.

I've spent some time behind the SR-25 and MK-11, they're fun rifles!

 

[NetJunkie]

I feel your pain on the wait. I put in an order for a LRT-SASS about two weeks ago. Only 2 or 3 more months to go according to DPMS.

 

[Richard.Howe]

AR's are fun, till you realize theres about $20 in each mag.

Totally agree...that's why I have 1,000 rds of Lithuanian 146gr sitting in the closet!!!!

Though I'm sure the 168gr FGMM will get broken out at some point, too.

 

[JWarren]

Since mine won't be my "Battle" rife"-- but rather a target/hunting rifle, I stayed with the A1 receiver (no bolt assist or cover).

For me, this one will get light duty. The AR-15 I have coming in will see the rest.


-- John

 

[71Commander]

To keep y'all salivating.

 

[Urbana John]

I'd like to know where to get $20.00 mags for mine!!

Cheapest 20 rounders were $27.50 including shipping and I thought that was a "deal".

UJ

 

[JWarren]

I'd like to know where to get $20.00 mags for mine!!

Cheapest 20 rounders were $27.50 including shipping and I thought that was a "deal".

C Product is gearing up to start making affordable LR-308 magazines. It won't be long. According to a thread on AR15.com, it should be a couple more weeks.


So far, this has been the cheapest I've found:

http://www.44mag.com/products.asp?dept=1321


-- John

 

[rocinante]

I'd like to know where to get $20.00 mags for mine!!

Cheapest 20 rounders were $27.50 including shipping and I thought that was a "deal".

The poster was saying 20 is the cost of the cartridges inside the magazine not the cost of the magazine.

 

[TargetShooter2]

Dpms Lr

** 71Commander ** To keep y'all salivating.

nice pic of the LR

TS2

 

[Richard.Howe]

I just ante'd up for a Leupold LRT Mark4 8.5-25x50 with illuminated TMR.

I think it'll be a good "fit" for this kind of fun rig.

Targetshooter2, who did your camo?

Rich

 

[TargetShooter2]

dpms

Targetshooter2, who did your camo?

i do my own .

 

[Richard.Howe]

Yeah!!!

Just got word that the LR308 is shipping today, and may be in my FFL's hands by the weekend.

In celebration, I just got a Nightforce NSX 5.5-22x56 NP-R1. Maybe that was a little over-the-top.

Rich