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16 February 2010, 07:05 #1
What Tactical/Long Range .308 Lower Receiver are you using?
What Tactical/Long Range .308 Lower Receiver are you using?
I'd like some personal opinions and/or reviews on your .308 lower receiver. Who manufactured your lower? how does it do at the range/in the field? What type of ammunition works best with it?.. Overall performance type of information.
I'm looking to purchase a .308/7.62mm lower, and frankly I want to "measure twice and cut once". I was interested in a larger caliber platform that has better velocity/stopping power than a .223/5.56mm. I plan on using it at the range/my property for 200-600yd target. I don't have enough money to flat out purchase an entire rifle, but I have enough to drop around 400 bucks on a lower receiver for a future build.
I lack experience in this category but I do know DPMS and ARMALITE seem to be dominant in the .308 market. I've heard POF and CMMG have a reputation for quality parts also. I'm looking for a quality lower that will last me a while, and can take a beating. DOES LWRC or Noveske make a stripped lower? I know those are used mostly for tactical situations, but I can't help myself from floating towards consistancy.A ship without Marines is like a garment without buttons.
-Admiral David D. Porter, USN
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16 February 2010, 08:02 #2
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=sho...product_id=823
POF 308 stripped lower
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=sho...anufacturer=89
Iron Ridge 308 stripped lower
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=sho...roduct_id=1187
Noveske 308 lower
I had the chance to handle all 3, including the LWRCi and the new LMT 308.
I like the finish on the Iron Ridge, LWRCi and POF. I don't think LWRCi sell stripped lowers.Tough choice to make, how much do you want to spend? I beleive AR Performance is making a 308, Harrison from ARP is on this website and maybe able to conform this. Good luck.
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16 February 2010, 10:42 #3Member
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I love my LR308 24" bull target gun. It took about 40-50 rounds to break in using lots of lube. After that, it's eaten everything. For $1k out the door of my local shop, I'd highly recommend.
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16 February 2010, 18:32 #4Member
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I built mine on an Eagle Arms (Armalite offshoot co) AR10 lower. Though it hasn't given me any problems, if I could do it over again I'd go with the SR/LR/DPMS system as the mags are way cheaper. I have 10 Armalite AR10 mags and for the same amt of Magpul .308 mags could've used the remaining money on something else.
Wish I would've went with Iron Ridge.