DD Mk12 upper vs Centurion Arms Mk12 upper

**TylerD** · 06-07-17, 14:22

I sold my 308 and that leaves me without a precision minded rifle. I was looking to possibly pick up either a Centurion or DD Mk12 upper for at least some semblance of a precision rifle. I am looking to hear experience out of either with the pros and cons of each of possible. Thanks ahead of time for any advice.

**Singlestack Wonder** · 06-07-17, 16:43

Both are great choices...

**Colnago** · 06-07-17, 18:06

I have hands on experience with the DD and would highly recommend it. One other rifle you might want to consider on your list is the Knights Armament SPR. When I looked for an SPR a year ago, I ended up buying the Knights and am very happy with it. It is a bit more expensive, but has great balance, some nice features and seems really well made. You get most of the benefits when you buy just the upper, but make sure you are putting it on a lower with a good trigger.

**hdrolling** · 06-07-17, 18:23

If you don't want the 12" quad rail that the mk12 has a DDM4V11PRO might be another option, if your just looking at complete uppers the v11pro and mk12 are pretty much the same except the pro has a 15" keymod handgaurd and a muzzel brake instead of a flash hider.

Here is mine

**2ac** · 06-07-17, 18:58

I have a Centurion Arms DMR upper, which consists of a VLTOR VIS III along with their SPR barrel. It is very accurate and makes hits out to 500 yards+ easy. IMG_4045.jpg

**TylerD** · 06-07-17, 20:09

Thanks for the comments. I already have an M4V5 that I have some enhancements to regarding the lower. Currently running a VLTOR A5 receiver extension as well as a Geiselle SD-E in regards to trigger. So for the time being this is the lower it will be mated to. Is it safe to say that with the Knights LPR, DD and Centurion uppers will be comparable in performance out to roughly 500?

**Jsp10477** · 06-08-17, 11:38

The LPR comes with a Kreiger barrel, enhanced bolt, and their gas system.. You're not just paying more for the Knights name.

I have some very good shooting button rifled barrels. I've owned some good hammer forged barrels. None of them have shot as many different loads as well as the Kreiger I have.

If money wasn't an issue and I wanted a factory built upper, I'd buy the Knights. Personally I'd rather build my own.

**Jwknutson17** · 06-08-17, 12:09

If you want a correct MK12 Crane spec barrel, the Centurion is it. Monty Leclair of Centurion (to my knowledge) is the only public source for true Mk12 Douglas barrels built to Crane specs. That is what I would choose..

**tmanker** · 06-08-17, 19:34

Originally Posted by Jwknutson17

If you want a correct MK12 Crane spec barrel, the Centurion is it. Monty Leclair of Centurion (to my knowledge) is the only public source for true Mk12 Douglas barrels built to Crane specs. That is what I would choose..

High Caliber Sales sells the same spec barrel. This is my Mod Holland 16" variant.