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chadbag
09-09-08, 01:08
I have a guy with a DPMS 308 model AP4 with the collapsible stock. He wants to put a fixed stock on it.

My understanding is the the standard A2 RET (buffer tube) will work fine but he needs a special spring and buffer for the 308.

I have not worked on or am not familiar with the DPMS or any brand 308 AR in terms of parts.

Any info on this would be great

Thanks
Chad
Narph
09-09-08, 05:41
Man, you want any info? There's too much info out there...

I thought I had a handle on it then I went surfing...

Here's TOS FAQ: http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=62&t=378850

Clear as mud...

DPMS A2 assembly kit...

http://www.dpmsinc.com/store/products/?prod=4834

Buffer:
http://www.dpmsinc.com/store/products/?prod=4738

Spring:
http://www.dpmsinc.com/store/products/?prod=4737

Midway has em too:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=797669

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=913498

Part IDs:

308-BS-10B
308-BS-11

Buffer tube/buffer info on Stoner-type .308/7.62 Nato rifles is confusing (Bet you thought I was gonna say AR10 didn't ya?) and makes my head hurt...

:confused:
cody0341
09-09-08, 08:33
will the stock assembly fit for a 308? I want to do the same thing but I thought that I have to find a 308 buffer tube, buffer and spring.
chadbag
09-09-08, 08:40
The rifle length tubes are the same with different springs and buffers so A2 type stocks will fit (the difference on the PRS, for example, is the cheek comb thingy due to the longer charging handle)

CAR type stocks is a different matter.
cody0341
09-16-08, 12:36
The rifle length tubes are the same with different springs and buffers so A2 type stocks will fit (the difference on the PRS, for example, is the cheek comb thingy due to the longer charging handle)

CAR type stocks is a different matter.

thanks that is what I need to hear!!!
mechanicus
09-16-08, 20:36
...CAR type stocks is a different matter...

Off topic, but FYI I did verify w/DPMS that their .223 and .308 AP-4 carbines use the same extension tube ( part no. cs-09-ap4 ). Diff spring & buffer. What it means for me is I can use a LMT M4 buttstock I have on my 308 DPMS carbine build w/their buffer and spring.
armakraut
09-17-08, 01:59
A guy named Clint (heavybuffers) on the other site sells a buffer that works with standard CAR extensions. I'm about ready to order some stuff from him.
Robb Jensen
09-17-08, 05:57
A guy named Clint (heavybuffers) on the other site sells a buffer that works with standard CAR extensions. I'm about ready to order some stuff from him.

Slashs' his contact info is heavybuffers@gmail.com
That's the ones we carry for the large caliber AR guys. He also makes buffers for 9mm ARs and .45 ARs.

Here's his chart:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/BufferTable.jpg