looking to buy an ar in 308? any recommendations on best bang for the buck

[dlang0920]

helloim looking to buy an ar style in caliber .308 anybody in community have a recommendation on the best bang for the buck? plase help

 

[yotewacker]

I think the Armalite is best. But, DPMS is the most popular.

 

[halfmileharry]

I think the Armalite is best. But, DPMS is the most popular.

Agreed. I have the Armalite 10-4 and it's a real machine. Flawless performance and accuracy I had trouble accepting out of an AR platform at real distance.
A bit more money than the DPMS and well worth it imho.
The Armalite 10-4 has shot side by side with the DPMS a buddy owns and while the DPMS is a good dependable weapon it's not on par with the Armalite. I could live with the DPMS IF I hadn't already owned the Armalite.

 

[ViperJock]

How does the armalite compare to an LM&T or a Larue in quality? How about compared to a scar? I have been considering these options myself.

 

[8th SPS USAF]

AR 308

I have a RRA M4 FT Great gun, shoots well and uses FN FAL mags

 

[sgreen3]

Ive shot a few of the DPMS models they performed very well, an you pick them up pretty reasonably on price

 

[dlang0920]

you know i am going to look very seriously into the dpms 308 i have read up on great reviews for the price

 

[sloughfoot]

Because the RRA uses common FAL mags, it is my first choice.

All the others use some type of proprietary mag. The mag is the heart of the system.

 

[Electronrider]

I own a DPMS LR-308. This is the 24" bull barrel model. It has a harris BRMS Bipod, and a cheap CMMG 2-stage trigger. Nikon Buckmaster scope. My best group to date is .80" 5 shot group at 100 yards. I Love this gun. I have a total of about 1500 bucks into the whole thing. It loves federal gold medal match 168's.

 

[SSGSAD]

I own a DPMS LR-308. This is the 24" bull barrel model. It has a harris BRMS Bipod, and a cheap CMMG 2-stage trigger. Nikon Buckmaster scope. My best group to date is .80" 5 shot group at 100 yards. I Love this gun. I have a total of about 1500 bucks into the whole thing. It loves federal gold medal match 168's.

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[irishhunter]

I have a DPMS LR 308 B that is threaded and runs with suppresser great. Its a tack driver with 168 Grain bullets. It has been a very good gun to me. Only issue I ever had was with the original DPMS factory magazines. They were bad. I called DPMS and sent all 10 of them back to them and they replaced with new ones . So far all good.

Only thing I have found it will not cycle subsonic ammunition with the can on it

 

[Mgderf]

I have a DPMS LRT in .308 and I couldn't be happier with it.

I bought one that was built for Tony Holmes when he was shooting for DPMS.
It was a prize presented to him for winning a series of matches I believe.
Supposedly it was hand-built, with hand-picked parts.

By far the most accurate firearm I own.

 

[GlockRock]

I have a RRA 308 and I love it. Never shot the others.

 

[Zoub]

Although I am inclined to get one from Tactical Machining, I have seen a lot of used .308's on the market lately. Doubtful that most of them have a lot of rounds through them.

 

[InfraRed]

My LR-308 AP4 (DPMS) is awesome. I run $18 magpul magazines in it and it runs flawless. I'm not a fan of the metal OEMs. I dropped quite a bit of money into mine, but it was worth it. The AR-Restor buffer works great in this gun. It makes the recoil nice and linear. The gun would jump up and roll to the right with the stock buffer, now it punches straight back like a SCAR Heavy. I have had both a Rock River Match and a SSA/E trigger from Geissele in this gun and both were great. I'm partial to the Geissele, but anything is better than the stock.

 

[jriggs]

own a DPMS LR308 and it's a great rifle. replace the trigger though…they're junk

 

[Bonez87]

Armalite Super SASS! A little pricy but it is a VERY nice weapon!!!

 

[OZZY.40]

I say wait for the new Colt. I think it's the LE901 and it can shoot 308 and 5.56 with just an upper change.

 

[Ericpwp]

I say wait for the new Colt. I think it's the LE901 and it can shoot 308 and 5.56 with just an upper change.

That's most bucks for the bang... You could probably buy an 5.56 AR for the price of the "proprietary" 5.56 upper. Not that it isn't cool though.

 

[indiver]

I have the DPMS LR-308 I got it for $1,100.00 new at the gun show last year. I will shoot it this spring. I swear!