Bear007
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They don't make it easy. You say Fortunately most parts are for the DPMS LR-308, but my buffer
Section at least is all ArmaLite AR-10.
I'll tackle figuring out the barrel nut and BCG styles later.
H2 Buffers "out of stock"
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Section at least is all ArmaLite AR-10.
I'll tackle figuring out the barrel nut and BCG styles later.
I'm pretty sure Springfield uses the DPMS format on their rifles.They don't make it easy. You say Fortunately most parts are for the DPMS LR-308, but my buffer
Section at least is all ArmaLite AR-10.
They even use the DPMS cut receivers.
Bear007
Custom
Well that would be contrary to the information I'm finding shown below and what's in my rifle. I have the ArmaLite longer receiver (8"), longer spring and longer AR-15 style buffer.
Checkout this link for some more info on the compatible parts of the 2 major platforms.
This may clear up some confusion on the subject or it may just cause more confusion....
The AR-10 vs. The LR-308 (Parts Guide)
A lot of AR parts manufacturers like to label things meant for .308 rifles as "AR-10" parts. Hell, with all the misnomers and different configurations hitting the market, you may very well think that all .308 parts are "AR-10" parts. They are not and this can be a problem if you're building your...
Bear007
Custom
^ I just found some similar information at 80PercentArms.com
It appears my upper and lower have the rounded DPMS cut. For some reason SA switched to the longer ArmaLite receiver but kept the rest of the rifle DPMS. Technically, I have an LR308, not an AR10 according to all the info, except for the buffer and receiver.
Thanks, I'm learning and figuring out a bunch now. Eyes are getting tired now but I actually understand what's had me confused til now.
You don't know what you don't know until you know!
It appears my upper and lower have the rounded DPMS cut. For some reason SA switched to the longer ArmaLite receiver but kept the rest of the rifle DPMS. Technically, I have an LR308, not an AR10 according to all the info, except for the buffer and receiver.
Thanks, I'm learning and figuring out a bunch now. Eyes are getting tired now but I actually understand what's had me confused til now.
You don't know what you don't know until you know!
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TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
Matrix Arms uses the angle cut, but still dpms compatible parts. Armalite and dpms uses different barrel nut pitch, but Matrix still has dpms nut threads. I have 3 Matrix receivers and they might be low profile?
Bear007
Custom
Wow ... they really want to muddy the water.
I was reading about the differences and saw the barrel nut pitch was different even though the diameter is the same.
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
Diameters usually are, but length and pitch change. Not sure about buffer tube threads?Wow ... they really want to muddy the water.
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
75oz buffer, hopefully not!
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
Happens too the best of us, but got caughtMake fun of a guy just because his finger slipped typing and it will not let me correct it to 3.75 ounces. That tells me how you guys are...
Bear007
Custom
UPDATE:
Received the Odin AR-15 Heavy buffer today, set it up for 4.6 oz (4.5 oz on a scale) and headed to the range. The original buffer weighed 3.6 oz. After putting in the Odin buffer the entire cycle operation was much smoother and softer.
I also had another thread where I asked how to adjust for low pressure bulk ammo (link below), so far with the heavier buffer I'm able to shoot this ammo also. I believe this 4.5 oz buffer is equivalent to an H2 buffer.
www.thearmorylife.com
Thanks to everyone for your help. I have a much smoother and stable AR-10, or should I say LR-308, rifle now.
Received the Odin AR-15 Heavy buffer today, set it up for 4.6 oz (4.5 oz on a scale) and headed to the range. The original buffer weighed 3.6 oz. After putting in the Odin buffer the entire cycle operation was much smoother and softer.
I also had another thread where I asked how to adjust for low pressure bulk ammo (link below), so far with the heavier buffer I'm able to shoot this ammo also. I believe this 4.5 oz buffer is equivalent to an H2 buffer.
SA Victor .308 low pressure gas block adjustment
My new SA Victor .308 shoots .308 win cartridges absolutely fine. Most shells eject out at 3-4:30 o'clock while some are slightly over pressure ejecting out at 2 o'clock. THE PROBLEM is I have a pile of ZSR 7.62 that will shoot but has very low pressure ejecting cartridges out at 5-5:30...
www.thearmorylife.com
Thanks to everyone for your help. I have a much smoother and stable AR-10, or should I say LR-308, rifle now.
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
We're you able to get it from PA and did you talk with someone there? Glad the fix helped! Did you get the adjustable?UPDATE:
Received the Odin AR-15 Heavy buffer today, set it up for 4.6 oz (4.5 oz on a scale) and headed to the range. The original buffer weighed 3.6 oz. After putting in the Odin buffer the entire cycle operation was much smoother and softer.
I also had another thread where I asked how to adjust for low pressure bulk ammo (link below), so far with the heavier buffer I'm able to shoot this ammo also. I believe this 4.5 oz buffer is equivalent to an H2 buffer.
SA Victor .308 low pressure gas block adjustment
My new SA Victor .308 shoots .308 win cartridges absolutely fine. Most shells eject out at 3-4:30 o'clock while some are slightly over pressure ejecting out at 2 o'clock. THE PROBLEM is I have a pile of ZSR 7.62 that will shoot but has very low pressure ejecting cartridges out at 5-5:30...
Thanks to everyone for your help. I have a much smoother and stable AR-10, or should I say LR-308, rifle now.
Bear007
Custom
I did get it from PA but I didn't call. I started understanding
the differences from all the help in this thread and ordered it while we were still posting back and forth that evening. My rifle is an LR-308 (DPMS) except for the buffer receiver, spring and buffer.You don't know what you don't know until you know!
Thanks again to all!