AR-10 build?

[Colonel_Kobiashvili]

I've been doing some searching, and I cannot find any AR-10's built by private persons. Are there any DIY's on building an AR-10, or something?

Any help or advice would be appreciated.

[Rekrab]

You're not looking hard enough... A thread on this very subject has been popping up almost twice a week.

The only difference between a .308 AR-style rifle and an AR15 is that you have to pick a platform: DPMS or Armalite. Technically, an AR-10 is an Armalite platform whereas the DPMS platform is called an LR-308.

Putting an AR-10 together is more like putting together an AR-15 when it comes to the bolt catch. The LR-308 uses a funny bolt catch screw and requires a special LPK. Both have slightly larger takedown pins.

Cheapest route is a TM lower for $210 and then a DPMS flat-top upper for anywhere from $700-1,200. Add a $75 DPMS buttstock/buffer/buffer tube combo and &60 LPK and that's about what you're in for. Apart from that list, sky's the limit.

[johnrunner89]

All the standard AR-15 accessories should be interchangable right? Like the grip, quad rails, stocks etc?

[bigkahuna04]

All the standard AR-15 accessories should be interchangable right? Like the grip, quad rails, stocks etc?

AR-10/LR-308 have their own specified buffer and buffer spring...the quad rail on a free float tube for the AR-15 is different from the one for the AR-10/LR-308 platform. You are good to go with the grip and the stock.

[Jpach]

Let us know what kind of setup you want to build. Include things like cost, purpose, etc.

[ar15barrels]

All the standard AR-15 accessories should be interchangable right? Like the grip, quad rails, stocks etc?

Nope.
Most grips will work.
Quad rails will be specific to the AR-10 or DPMS platform and are always more expensive than the AR-15 versions.
Some AR-15 stocks work while others will require special buffers or buffer tubes.

[Colonel_Kobiashvili]

Let us know what kind of setup you want to build. Include things like cost, purpose, etc.

well thats the things, i have no idea where to start, but i do know that i want some good quality receivers, the rest (furniture) ill just wing it and see what looks good

im thinking about armalite or colt receivers, but im not into the high cost of prices. Any similar quality receivers on the market?

[ar15barrels]

im thinking about armalite or colt receivers, but im not into the high cost of prices. Any similar quality receivers on the market?

Colt does not make a 308 reciever.
Armalite 308 recievers are banned by name in CA.

Keep trying.
You have MUCH to learn.

308 recievers are considerably more expensive than 223 type recievers.

[Colonel_Kobiashvili]

You have MUCH to learn.

well I hope I came to the right place for help and info, RCGE and Elk Grove Gun Room aren't very helpful, and I leave more confused than I was when I came in the shops.

[Josh3239]

Some off list .308 lowers: Fulton, Aero, Iron Ridge, Tactical Machining, CMMG, JD Machine/Kaiser Defense, and POF. I'd suggest choosing an upper first because their are two styles, Armalite and DPMS.

Look at the pics, specifically the rear lug area. This is DPMS style vs Armalite style.
Armalite: http://mooneysfirearms.com/images/pr...AR10LowerM.gif
DPMS: http://jsgunparts.com/store/images/D...ED---Left-.jpg

[ar15barrels]

Some off list .308 lowers: Fulton, Aero, Iron Ridge, Tactical Machining, CMMG, JD Machine/Kaiser Defense, and POF. I'd suggest choosing an upper first because their are two styles, Armalite and DPMS.

Look at the pics, specifically the rear lug area. This is DPMS style vs Armalite style.

[Josh3239]

Ah, I have been looking for a picture for a long time showing them both together on one pic. I am gonna have to save that.

[Colonel_Kobiashvili]

i cannot see the difference between the armalite and DPMS uppers, aside from the manufacturer

[Josh3239]

Look at the rear lug. The DPMS is more rounded and the Armalite is more slanted.

[Colonel_Kobiashvili]

Ah, well dont I feel silly. Well I'm looking at both receivers online, but its seems DPMS doesn't show any complete upper assemblies, only separate parts to make one. Am I wrong?