Topic: Are ALL DPMS & BUSHMASTER parts interchangeable. (Read 626 times)

NSpyer · « **on:** October 31, 2011, 07:12:21 PM »

Hello,

I just purchased my first AR, a Bushmaster ORC and I was wondering if the Bushmaster and DPMS .308 parts are interchangeable.

Thanks.

98Z5V · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2011, 07:21:19 PM »

Definitely. DPMS makes the .308 ARs for Bushmaster - as long as it's not the older BAR-10.

Info on interchangeability - I don't know the accuracy of this document, though.
http://gunwiki.net/Gunwiki/Ref308ARs

hobbesgunner · « **Reply #2 on:** November 01, 2011, 08:05:23 AM »

Are the. 308 platform receivers stamped St.Cloud Minn. or Ilion NY.

? I see the new AR 15's are made in the Remington plant in NY....

NSpyer · « **Reply #3 on:** November 01, 2011, 08:08:40 AM »

Thanks!

Because I want to replace the existing hand guard with this one:

NSpyer · « **Reply #4 on:** November 02, 2011, 05:13:28 AM »

Rather than replace the hand guards, I decided to order this. BTW, excellent forum & members.

DPMS LR-308 Flat-Top Upper Assembly 308 Winchester 1 in 10" Twist 24" Bull Barrel Stainless Steel with Free Float Handguard

http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/139076/dpms-lr-308-flat-top-upper-assembly-308-winchester-1-in-10-twist-24-bull-barrel-stainless-steel-with-free-float-handguard

Robocop1051 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 02, 2011, 06:31:03 AM »

That's one hell of a "reach-out-and-touch-someone" upper. I look forward to seeing the finished product.

NSpyer · « **Reply #6 on:** November 02, 2011, 06:49:43 AM »

Thanks RoboCop.

I have several ideas in the works. For the .308 caliber, I'm looking at a Savage 10FCP-K or a 10FP-SR and my new Bushmaster ORC. I have yet to decide which suppressor I'm going with, but I intend to float it between both rifles. I'll use it on the Bushmaster ORC "original" upper and which ever Savage I decide to go with.

I want this 24" upper with the free floating hand guard for a cleaner/sleeker look. Not to mention the "reach out and touch something" appeal.

I want to do my part to stimulate the economy.

rhinegarten · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2012, 03:26:29 AM »

Sooo, does anyone know if Bushy barrels are compatible with DPMS uppers? I've always liked their chrome-lined heavy barrels in the mouse gun. Since they're basically owned by the same company, you'd think they could get their poop in a group and manufacture interchangeable stuff.

blue109 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 14, 2012, 05:04:28 AM »

Quote from: NSpyer on November 02, 2011, 05:13:28 AM

Rather than replace the hand guards, I decided to order this. BTW, excellent forum & members.

DPMS LR-308 Flat-Top Upper Assembly 308 Winchester 1 in 10" Twist 24" Bull Barrel Stainless Steel with Free Float Handguard

http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/139076/dpms-lr-308-flat-top-upper-assembly-308-winchester-1-in-10-twist-24-bull-barrel-stainless-steel-with-free-float-handguard

i have this upper...its a heavy beast. ill probably be chopping that barrel down or selling it to buy a FA titan upper. ive heard people complain about the extra high rcvr rail....but honestly it puts the scope at the perfect height with my bobro mount and PRS stock. very comfortable.