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    Exactly...Most people just don't know what they don't know. This is what infuriates me about the overpricing from companies such as Bushmaster and DPMS. They basically make their money off of people's ignorance. My first rifle I bought for myself (during the ignorant stage) was a DPMS. For what I paid for it I could've bought so much more quality at the same price.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post

    Personally I wouldn't buy a questionable bolt when I can buy one that is known for about 12.00 more.

    Their standard upper is 5.00 less than a BCM. For that you get a questionable barrel with a 1/9 twist.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    According to their website the bolts are MP tested. No where does it mention HP testing. One is worthless without the other

    Their standard upper is 5.00 less than a BCM. For that you get a questionable barrel with a 1/9 twist.
    Yeah the website doesn't mention it, but the bolt is marked, now like another guy said, whether that is each part or batch testing I don't know. I plan to post some pics.

    I was pleased that it came with an "F" marked sight base, even though I didn't request it.

    To calculate the price difference you need to factor in that Del-Ton ships with a BCG, so right there the difference is >$100. But don't get me wrong I agree, BCM is the way to go. I love my BCM carbine, and will take it to classes. But for a 20" rifle that I assembled because I got the fever to build a plinker, it isn't bad. I just have to shoot it and see how it performs.

    I read a lot of mixed information on Del-Ton so I thought I would post my experience.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaxman7 View Post
    My first rifle I bought for myself (during the ignorant stage) was a DPMS. For what I paid for it I could've bought so much more quality at the same price.

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    Yeah I hear you, I started with a Bushmaster in college

    But now I own a BCM, and all is right in the world

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    I didn't realize that they came with a BCG. That is even more suspicious. I would love to see their certification for their testing.

    Quote Originally Posted by amd5007 View Post
    Yeah the website doesn't mention it, but the bolt is marked, now like another guy said, whether that is each part or batch testing I don't know. I plan to post some pics.

    I was pleased that it came with an "F" marked sight base, even though I didn't request it.

    To calculate the price difference you need to factor in that Del-Ton ships with a BCG, so right there the difference is >$100. But don't get me wrong I agree, BCM is the way to go. I love my BCM carbine, and will take it to classes. But for a 20" rifle that I assembled because I got the fever to build a plinker, it isn't bad. I just have to shoot it and see how it performs.

    I read a lot of mixed information on Del-Ton so I thought I would post my experience.



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    Quote Originally Posted by jaxman7 View Post
    Exactly...Most people just don't know what they don't know. This is what infuriates me about the overpricing from companies such as Bushmaster and DPMS. They basically make their money off of people's ignorance. My first rifle I bought for myself (during the ignorant stage) was a DPMS. For what I paid for it I could've bought so much more quality at the same price.

    -Jax
    Well don't forget the fluff pieces which abound in every gun magazine. I have yet to see an article in one of those where they honestly evaluate a manufacturers product. Unfortunately those publications are where many who are new to the AR platform start their search. I don't remember where, but I know I saw some article in the last couple of years proclaiming what a quality product the Del-ton line was. I guess ethics and truth go out the window when your looking for advertising dollars and magazine sales.

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    Yes it is Good to Go. Good to go to the Garbage!

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    5 points to whomever remembers the reference.
    Last edited by kwelz; 02-17-11 at 08:09.

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    Ok don't misunderstand. I'm not standing behind Del-Ton 100%, but I have been impressed with my 20" plinker upper, so far. Here are some pics of the bolt and BCG.

    HPT and MPI marked


    And here is the M16 BCG


    And here is the staking compared to a LMT BCG, care to guess which is which?

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    Staking looks good.
    Here is the problem though.

    Anyone can put a stamp on a bolt
    When a company that has traditionally cut lots of corners starts to claim they are doing things right, it is easy to doubt them. If DPMS started doing everything right tomorrow and made guns on the level of BCM or Colt, it would still take a while for people to trust them because of their past.

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