Armalite or DPMS based AR-308?

[mattmcg]

So why would one choose an Armalite based AR-10 over a DPMS LR-308 and vice-a-versa? What are the pro's and con's of each?

I'm considering building a long range tack driver but really need to become better educated about the two options.

[C.G.]

Armalite has been at it much longer than DPMS and pretty much worked all the bugs out. Among other things Armalite offers chrome-lined barrels and there are some nice Noveske uppers/barrels for it if you want to spend the money.
DPMS will cost you less.

[Prc329]

DPMS also offers alternate caliber choices like 260.

[C.G.]

DPMS also offers alternate caliber choices like 260.

Armalite still does runs in .260 and introduced the .338 Federal.

http://www.armalite.com/ItemForm.aspx?item=10TBN338&Category=f4bd4a13-55d1-41aa-aea0-49488ec48776%20&ret_url=Categories2.aspx?Category=f4bd4a13-55d1-41aa-aea0-49488ec48776

[UBFRAGD]

Hmmm, can I interpret this thread like this? If I want to build a "tack driver" I should go Armalite and spend bucks on a barrel, but if I want to make a CQB rifle that I don't mind smokin' the barrel, go Fulton/DPMS?

[dd03]

From what I've heard, if you want a tack driver get DPMS. If you want a CQB rifle then get an Armalite for more dependability.

[aplinker]

KACs SR-25 is an AR10 derivative.

I'd say that's a tack driver.

[C.G.]

Hmmm, can I interpret this thread like this? If I want to build a "tack driver" I should go Armalite and spend bucks on a barrel, but if I want to make a CQB rifle that I don't mind smokin' the barrel, go Fulton/DPMS?

Bottom line if you don't mind spending a little more get an Armalite, if you are watching pennies than get the DPMS.
The AR10T will do fine as a tack driver, whereas the chromelined models will do fine for general work. If you want something exceptional then you can get a better barrel (but would have to do the same for the DPMS) or you can get a Noveske upper (pricey) or maybe Randall of AR15barrels.com can put together something exactly you want.

[aplinker]

Or get one of these barrels:

http://www.kriegerbarrels.com/AR_10-c1246-wp2552.htm

[mattmcg]

Ok, let me shed a little bit of light on this upcoming build. First off, it will be a Bartlein 5R 24" match barrel in either case (DPMS or Armalite upper). Being that the barrel will be fixed in either case, why would one choose an Armalite upper versus a DPMS and vice-a-versa?

[Prc329]

Ok, let me shed a little bit of light on this upcoming build. First off, it will be a Bartlein 5R 24" match barrel in either case (DPMS or Armalite upper). Being that the barrel will be fixed in either case, why would one choose an Armalite upper versus a DPMS and vice-a-versa?

In that case it really wouldn't matter. Both have about the same amount of accessories. At least from my research into my DPMS/POF build I am working on. I really like the POF lower but will probably also add an AR10 based lower soon just to say I have one. The current build I am planning will have an 18" barrel and a Daniel Defense rail on my POF lower. The best part about the POF lower is it uses a standard AR15 parts kit except for the front pivot pin as well as the no need for roll pins.

[ar15barrels]

Ok, let me shed a little bit of light on this upcoming build. First off, it will be a Bartlein 5R 24" match barrel in either case (DPMS or Armalite upper). Being that the barrel will be fixed in either case, why would one choose an Armalite upper versus a DPMS and vice-a-versa?

DPMS has better magazines.
You can run an Armalite bolt in a DPMS receiver and vice versa.
So do the high end barrel with an Armalite bolt in a DPMS receiver/carrier on POF lower.
This gets you forward assist which the Armalite will not have.

[C.G.]

This gets you forward assist which the Armalite will not have.

Not to contradict you, but so far haven't had the need for one on an AR-10 upper.

[ar15barrels]

Not to contradict you, but so far haven't had the need for one on an AR-10 upper.

Not contradicting at all.
I don't have functional forward assist on my 3gun rifle, but there have been a few times where I wish I did.
If you get into the habit of bolt-in-battery checking by thumbing the FA, then you would probably appreciate it on a 308 as well, if only for the peace-of-mind, rather than for actually ever NEEDING it.

[5150Marcelo]

How does the Fulton uppers compare to the DPMS uppers? *for a Fulton lower*

Sorry for thread jacking!