DPMS GII SASS 308AR RIFLE

by Donald Sullivan | Apr 12, 2016 | DPMS GII, Small Frame 308 | 2 comments

DPMS GII SASS

DPMS GII SASS DESCRIPTION

The 18” DPMS GII SASS 308AR RIFLE – The original SASS is used in many Law Enforcement agencies and SWAT teams across the country, and was the gun used by the winning sniper in the 2012 CAN AM Police games. You take that tried and true performance and you throw it into a more versatile and lighter sniper platform, and you get a match made in long range heaven. A 30% weight reduction, 18” fluted stainless barrel, 4 rail free float tube, Harris Bi-Pod and adapter, MagPul® PRS stock and Gen 2 MBUS. RFLR-G2SASS $2379

DPMS GII SASS SPECIFICATIONS

• CALIBER: 308 / 7.62 Nato
• LENGTH: 39”
• WEIGHT: 10.5lbs
• BARREL: 18″ 416 Stainless, Teflon coated, Fluted Bull Barrel, Mid Length Gas
• UPPER RECEIVER: Forged 7075 T6 lvl 3 Anodized, Teflon coated, A3 type
• LOWER RECEIVER: Forged 7075 T6 lvl Anodized, Teflon coated
• TWIST: 1×10
• STOCK: MagPul® PRS Rifle Stock
• FIRE CONTROL: DPMS 2 Stage
• PISTOL GRIP: Panther Tactical Grip
• FRONT / REAR SIGHT: MagPul® Front and Rear BUIS
• FLASH HIDER: None – Panther Flash Hider
• HANDGUARD: DPMS 4 Rail Free Float Tube

DPMS GII BULL 308AR RIFLE

by Donald Sullivan | Apr 8, 2016 | DPMS GII, Small Frame 308 | 2 comments

DPMS GII BULL

DPMS GII BULL DESCRIPTION

The 24” DPMS GII BULL 308AR is every bit as accurate as the original award winning bench rest shooter, but in a 20% lighter package. The diehard long range DPMS fans now have the next generation to show off at the range. 24” stainless steel bull barrel, standard length free float tube, and A2 Mil Spec buttstock. RFLR-G2B24 $1759

DPMS GII BULL SPECIFICATIONS

• CALIBER: 308 / 7.62 Nato
• LENGTH: 43”
• WEIGHT: 10lbs
• BARREL: 24″ 416 Stainless Bull
• UPPER RECEIVER: Forged 7075 T6 lvl 3 Anodized, Teflon coated, A3 type
• LOWER RECEIVER: Forged 7075 T6 lvl Anodized, Teflon coated
• TWIST: 1×10
• STOCK: A2
• FIRE CONTROL: Std AR
• PISTOL GRIP: A2
• FRONT / REAR SIGHT: NA
• FLASH HIDER: None – Target Crown
• HANDGUARD: DPMS Aluminum Free Float

DPMS GII HUNTER 308AR RIFLE

by Donald Sullivan | Apr 6, 2016 | DPMS GII, Small Frame 308 | 3 comments

DPMS GII HUNTER

DPMS GII HUNTER DESCRIPTION

The 20” DPMS GII Hunter 308AR is exactly that, a hunter! This gun is deadly accurate, loaded with features and benefits, but light enough to carry all day in the woods, plains, snow or desert. 20” target crown lightweight stainless steel barrel, enhanced carbon fiber free float tube, hogue grip, and MagPul® MOE RIfle stock. RFLR-G2308L $1699

DPMS GII HUNTER SPECIFICATIONS

• CALIBER: 308 / 7.62 Nato
• LENGTH: 39”
• WEIGHT: 7.76lbs
• BARREL: 20″ 416 Stainless, Teflon coated
• UPPER RECEIVER: Forged 7075 T6 lvl 3 Anodized, Teflon coated, A3 type
• LOWER RECEIVER: Forged 7075 T6 lvl Anodized, Teflon coated
• TWIST: 1×10
• STOCK: MagPul® MOE Rifle Stock
• FIRE CONTROL: DPMS 2 Stage
• PISTOL GRIP: Hogue
• FRONT / REAR SIGHT: NA
• FLASH HIDER: None – Target Crown
• HANDGUARD: DPMS Carbon Fiber Free Float Tube

DPMS G2 308 INNOVATION or JUST DIFFERENT

by Donald Sullivan | Apr 2, 2016 | DPMS GII, Small Frame 308 | 1 comment

DPMS GII BOLT CARRIER

Is the DPMS G2 308 INNOVATION or JUST DIFFERENT? – I will admit when I read that REMINGTON/DPMS had once again made changes, significant changes to the LR-308 platform I groaned and thought to myself “here we go again REMINGTON/DPMS got greedy and moved the target yet again, more confusion for the platform”. I was annoyed. Then something happened though. After the initial emotion wore off and I came to my senses and digested exactly what these changes were and how they affect shooters. First lets put appearances aside. I understand that in 2016 most want AR15, 308AR and AR-10’s that have a lot of emphasis on appearance. These rifles are like pretty women. All guys want one and they want to show them off. I have nothing against that but I am also old school and was brought up with the expression “FORM MUST FOLLOW FUNCTION“.This means to me a guns design should focus on reliability, accuracy, control and ergonomics. If I can accomplish that and have it look good too all that much better.

Moving on, I though about the history and design of the AR-10 and AR15. The AR15 is based off the AR-10 not the other way around as many believe. I feel that makes the AR15 a pretty efficient and optimized design. Now think about this. What if the AR15 existed first and we came to want a rifle that would be capable of shooting the .308 Winchester? A team of firearm engineers would attempt to scale an AR15 larger while maintaining as much compatibility with the AR15 as possible. It would be designed with the decades of knowledge and experience gained from decades of AR15’s in the field. It just might come out designed very much like the DPMS GII (DPMS G2).

What’s not to like with the DPMS GII (DPMS G2)?

• Appearance – probably the biggest complaint I see with the DPMS GII (DPMS G2). All versions are basic and plain. There is no denying that.
• DPMS Generation 1 and Competitive Compatibility – The commonality of the major parts such as upper receivers, lower receivers, barrels, barrel extensions, barrel nuts, bolt carrier groups etc is gone.
• DPMS GII (DPMS G2) Upgrades – Most shooters of this type of rifle like to upgrade. There are just not a whole lot of serious aftermarket upgrades for the DPMS GII (DPMS G2) platform. That’s sure to change

What’s to like about the DPMS GII (DPMS G2)?

• Weight – Most shooters myself included welcome a weight reduction in the platform. Sure we can build some pretty light AR-10 and 308AR rifles but a lighter base gun is welcome for sure.
• Size – I once built a DPMS LR-308 and AR15 with similar configurations just to compare size and weight. I think anything that can be done to decrease the overall size of the rifle should be applauded. Of course smaller equals lighter too (see above)
• Reliability – While it’s too soon to tell if the forward assist, monolithic bolt carrier, dual ejectors are beneficial they make sense on paper.
• Compatibility – While compatibility with the majority of the 308AR is hardware is gone a whole new market will be born and clever manufacturers will be adapting their AR15 hardware to work with the DPMS GII (DPMS G2) platform

So is the DPMS G2 Innovation or Just Different from your point of view?

Most of the feedback I read from shooters who are non purists is they welcome the smaller and lighter package that is the DPMS GII (DPMS G2) platform. I will be curious to see how the market and other manufacturers respond. I’m going to give REMINGTON and DPMS a bit of a nod in favor of a bold and innovative move and not just being different to be different for profit. It may be a case of the best of the both worlds for REMINGTON/DPMS.

DPMS GII MOE CARBINE 308AR RIFLE

by Donald Sullivan | Apr 1, 2016 | DPMS GII, Small Frame 308 | 0 comments

DPMS GII MOE

DPMS GII MOE CARBINE DESCRIPTION

The DPMS GII MOE CARBINE is for the .308 shooter who wants certain enhancements. This rifle, along with the AP4, is the lightest model GII rifle, coming in at 7.25 lbs. Add in the complete MOE furniture kit and you have one badass enhanced carbine that will turn heads at the range. RFLR-G2MOE $1599

DPMS GII MOE CARBINE SPECIFICATIONS

• CALIBER: 308 / 7.62 Nato
• LENGTH: 34.25″ (Collapsed)
• WEIGHT: 7.25lbs
• BARREL: 16″ Lightweight 4150 Chromelined
• UPPER RECEIVER: Forged 7075 T6 lvl 3 Anodized, Teflon coated, A3 type
• LOWER RECEIVER: Forged 7075 T6 lvl Anodized, Teflon coated
• TWIST: 1×10
• STOCK: MOE Carbine Stock, Commercial Spec
• FIRE CONTROL: Std AR
• PISTOL GRIP: Magpul MOE
• FRONT / REAR SIGHT: F marked Front sight base, MagPul® BUIS
• FLASH HIDER: Cancellation Brake
• HANDGUARD: MOE Carbine-Length AR15/M16