DPMS GII .308

[rsilvers]

The extractor spring was tested to 30,000 rounds and was still going strong and it worked down to -60 degrees and +600 degrees. It is amazing. I am going to keep my KAC rifles because, well, I always liked KAC - but if I had nothing this is what I would start with for a 308 rifle platform.

[quaesitor logica]

The extractor spring was tested to 30,000 rounds and was still going strong and it worked down to -60 degrees and +600 degrees. It is amazing. I am going to keep my KAC rifles because, well, I always liked KAC - but if I had nothing this is what I would start with for a 308 rifle platform.

It seems like DPMS has raised the bar on what a .30 cal rifle can be.




Looks like DPMS saw something else they thought was a good idea, good for them. Check out the radius profile in the bolt lugs, DPMS Gen11 top, KAC SR 25 bottom

This rifle will be in my safe after June provided the reviews from users are positive

[scatsob]

That quote from the DPMS rep is kind of a bummer. I was hoping the threads would be the same as AR15 threads so KAC AR15 URX's would thread right on. Oh well.

I think DPMS has made special barrel nuts that allow using some of their AR15 handguards with their GII barrel nut. My Nexgen 308/260 uppers use any AR15 handguard and the old style DPMS LR lowers.

This is a quote from a DPMS rep- "
Most two piece 556 handguards will work and the freefloat tubes will require a different barrel nut so it's not a bolt on yet. We have partnered up with several manufactures so your favorite AR-15 rail might just fit down the road! "

[Failure2Stop]

It seems like DPMS has raised the bar on what a .30 cal rifle can be.

That's an old SR25 bolt.
The DPMS bolt looks a lot like the new KAC dual-ejector bolt design, also similar to the LMT dual ejector.

[quaesitor logica]

That's an old SR25 bolt.
The DPMS bolt looks a lot like the new KAC dual-ejector bolt design, also similar to the LMT dual ejector.

Thanks for pointing that out. What is your opinion of this new offering from DPMS?

[Failure2Stop]

Thanks for pointing that out. What is your opinion of this new offering from DPMS?

Pretty interesting.
Time and testing will tell where they fall on the totem pole.
Frankly, I wish them the best of success, competition is a good thing.

[PNorris]

Wow Jack. I love your position on this. Completely refreshing to hear that sort of point of view from a competitor, albeit most KAC buyers are not even considering DPMS rifles.

[KevinB]

I'd be interested in seeing the rest of the bolt from other sides too.

It's very interesting, and the price point is really nice.

[quaesitor logica]

Pretty interesting.
Time and testing will tell where they fall on the totem pole.
Frankly, I wish them the best of success, competition is a good thing.

Likewise, Everything they tweaked is something I wished the .308 could be.

[Azpred]

Looking forward to hearing the reports once these rifles get out & used. DPMS or not. Those BCGs & feed ramps are gonna have to prove themselves.