Looking to build an AR in .308

[Texanhunter]

I have an AR 15 and very happy with it, letting my son shoot it has really gotten him out of being afraid of shooting. I'm wanting to build something with a little more power, that I can use for hunting and long range shooting. The .308 seems to be a great choice. Was wondering if anyone had suggestions before I get started on parts etc before I get off track. For instance I was checking out some uppers, and there seem to be many, but they are offered for Armalite or DPMS. Would one be more practical for certain reasons? I've learned a good amount in my short time owning an AR15, but just now starting my info gathering for the .308 build.

[hogbuster]

i was told with the 308 you have to use the same upper and lower that different brands dont match up i am trying to build a dpms right now

[Blue Tick]

Good luck.

[6.8mmSPC]

The DPMS vs Armalight this is about the type is mag they use. Go handle an AR10 at a store - I find them really too heavy to be useful in the field. If all you want is some more power consider a 6.8 SPC upper for your AR 15 instead.

[Texanhunter]

i was told with the 308 you have to use the same upper and lower that different brands dont match up i am trying to build a dpms right now

So you are limited to those two manufacturer's only?

[Dejashoot]

I could bring my ArmaLite up for you to shoot one weekend. .308. It weighs about the same as my AR15's. I have a buddy that bought a DPMS with bull barrel - it was a bench rest only gun because of the weight. The AR10 my 16 year old little girl totes around hunting hogs in the brush.

[hogbuster]

not sure thats just what i read on one website im doing the research right now i have a dpms stripped lower on the way right now. as far as the weight that doesnt bother me my ar15 has a 20 inch bull barrel and a 4lb night vision scope it is very heavy but when you pull the trigger it stays on target shot aftershot and i like pulling the trigger

[Texanhunter]

The DPMS vs Armalight this is about the type is mag they use. Go handle an AR10 at a store - I find them really too heavy to be useful in the field. If all you want is some more power consider a 6.8 SPC upper for your AR 15 instead.

I thought about that, but I already have a .270 WSM hunting rifle, and kinda wanted a different caliber. And I wanted to get a Eotech or Aimpoint for my AR15, and move the scope from that to a new gun. My deer lease is in east Texas and hunting hogs there doesn't really warrant a long range scope.

[Traildust]

I am just starting to research this build for myself. I know Rock River carries the .308. Not sure about using parts from different companies. There are several folks on here that can answer your question.

[Texanhunter]

It seems it would be more cost effective going with a 6.8SPC, and just building a completed upper, swapping optics, and interchanging lowers as needed. Not sure which route to go though.

[Japeatr]

Check out rock river arms

[BuckySWT]

...or Larue