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    That is true, anyone can. But in the process of my selection of a Del-Ton upper it doesn't seem like they have a reputation for total crap. And on top of that if they are willing to mark bolts accordingly I am prepared to take them at face value. But if the bolt dies an early death, I'll be using a more reputable manufacturer.

    So, I am pleased so far with my purchase. And I am impressed with the little details that other manufacturers don't care for. I just will have to see how it shoots and how long the parts last. But I will give them the benefit of the doubt on a plinker build.
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    Quote Originally Posted by t42beal13t View Post
    I've had this discussion countless times on a local forum (in North Carolina, where Del-Ton is produced) and so many of those guys don't seem to understand what Mil-spec is.I
    Same here. I'm at ground zero for DPMS. Local gun forums here do not like negative comments about the brand. "The Chart" especially is like waving a red flag at a bull.

    In particular they have made inroads into various law enforcement agencies where budgets are closely watched by bean counters...especially bean counters who perceive some political advantage in buying locally.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kwelz View Post
    Yes it is Good to Go. Good to go to the Garbage!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hmac View Post
    Same here. I'm at ground zero for DPMS. Local gun forums here do not like negative comments about the brand. "The Chart" especially is like waving a red flag at a bull.

    In particular they have made inroads into various law enforcement agencies where budgets are closely watched by bean counters...especially bean counters who perceive some political advantage in buying locally.
    For some reason it really bothers me that there are LEOs going into harms way with crap I would be hesitant to use at the range…

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    That is cheating Grant!

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    On the contrary, I suspect the majority of rifle purchasers have assumed and continue to assume that their DelTon/DPMS/Bushmaster/Olympic rifles are top shelf because their local gunshop owner recommended them and because they've put hundreds of rounds downrange every year and "never had a problem".

    But yes, your average M4C reader is likely going to have a little trouble changing their impression of those rifle brands.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 13MPG View Post
    For some reason it really bothers me that there are LEOs going into harms way with crap I would be hesitant to use at the range…
    Your average LEO is not a firearms enthusiast and doesn't know any better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by amd5007 View Post
    And here is the staking compared to a LMT BCG, care to guess which is which?
    LMT is on the left.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dennisuello View Post
    LMT is on the left.
    yep, you got it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hmac View Post
    On the contrary, I suspect the majority of rifle purchasers have assumed and continue to assume that their DelTon/DPMS/Bushmaster/Olympic rifles are top shelf because their local gunshop owner recommended them and because they've put hundreds of rounds downrange every year and "never had a problem".

    But yes, your average M4C reader is likely going to have a little trouble changing their impression of those rifle brands.
    I completely agree with you. In the 5 shops around here, all I can find is DPMS and Bushmaster. But that being said, I don't think it hurts to branch out a try something new. I went Del-Ton because they seem like a company that is trying to go somewhere. And I posted in this thread because I can see proof of their intentions in my upper.

    Now, they aren't a BCM, LMT or DD, but that doesn't mean they are as careless or inconsistent as DPMS or Bushmaster. I think Del-Ton can be given the benefit of a doubt for a plinker and all-around range rifle. They seem to be trying to put out a quality product, compared to other name brands, at a very competitive price. I respect that.

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