Lightweight DPMS 16" 308 upper recommendation

[dchan521]

Hi, anyone have any suggestions on lightweight 16in 1:10twist for a DPMS style 308 upper? Preferably a complete assembly. Thanks.

[capitol]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/361133/dpms-lr-308-oracle-a3-upper-receiver-assembly-308-winchester-16-barrel

[Mute]

Aero Precision has a few options:

https://aeroprecisionusa.com/upper-receivers/complete-uppers/l/16/308-winchester.html

[Illumi Naughty]

CMMG has been good to me, plus they do Cerakote options too.

[deckhandmike]

Do you mean light weight barrel profile or actually light weight. None of those mentioned so far are light weight. A true light weight .308 is going to cost a few bucks.

[dchan521]

Do you mean light weight barrel profile or actually light weight. None of those mentioned so far are light weight. A true light weight .308 is going to cost a few bucks.

Lightweight as in overall light weight not the barrel

[command_liner]

Do the DPMS + Aero

I have that DPMS upper on an Aero Precision Lower. Watch out for the buffer tube and spring combo if you use an adjustable stock. It certainly is possible to assemble components that will
1) never chamber a round
2) chamber and fire only one round at a time
3) operate normally

I bought the 308 lower parts kit from Midway, and it was stamped "308 Lower Parts Kit", but the contents were something else.


After 25 rounds or so, you will wonder why you bought all the lightweight parts and put them in one rifle. You *want* a muzzle brake.