.308 AR Upper Receivers:

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Black Rain Ordnance

The Black Rain Ordnance receivers sets are gaining popularity on the forum as Brownells has had them in stock pretty regularly which obviously is critical given the current political climate. Black Rain Ordnance also does limited runs of special finishes. The skulls was a hit when available. The two finishes above are the standards. One being Milspec and the other being “Norguard” electroless nickel.

Specifications: Stripped AR-style .308 upper and lower receiver sets are fully machined from 7075 T6 billet aluminum and matched for ultra-stable full-contact fit without slop or rattles. These sets accept DPMS LR-308 pattern components to allow for the installation of a variety of aftermarket parts. Flattop uppers feature a T-marked MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail. Lowers have an integral triggerguard for maximum structural rigidity, and have pictogram selector markings for safe, fire, and three-round burst firing positions. Accepts DPMS-pattern magazines, including the Magpul .308 PMAG. Available in with Parkerized finish or the Nor-Guard™ electroless nickel finish for outstanding resistance to corrosion and surface wear.

FULTON ARMORY FAR 308 AR UPPER RECEIVERS

FULTON ARMORY is well-known for manufacturing very high quality rifles with premium materials a reasonable price. Fulton Armory rifles feature premium barrels from Douglas and Krieger blanks. Fulton Armory rifles are DPMS compatible to utilize LR-308/SR-25 and Magpul Pmags.

The receiver picatinney rail is the height of the original DPMS receiver.

DPMS PANTHER ARMS LR-308 FLATTOP UPPER RECEIVER

.308/7.62 NATO upper receiver comes fully assembled with bolt/carrier, charging handle, free-float handguard, gas block, and barrel. Lets you change your LR-308 from a sporter to a match rifle or long-range varminter in just minutes—or build a completely new gun customized to your exact needs Beefy, thick-walled receiver of extruded 6066 T6 aluminum is hardcoat anodized to military standards for extra surface strength, with a hard, black Teflon coating to resist scuffs and scratches. Free-floated forend of smooth, rigid machined aluminum gives plenty of air space to protect your hand from a hot barrel during sustained shooting. Includes swivel stud and QD sling swivel. All barrels have 1-10″ twist for proper bullet stabilization. Bull Barrel models have a heavy .920″ O.D. barrel with recessed 90° target crown. Snag-free, smooth-side receiver without ejection port cover, shell-deflector, or forward assist; an elevated Picatinny rail allows easy scope mounting without adding a riser mount. Lightweight, aluminum gas block has plenty of metal to withstand the hot gasses from thousands of firing cycles; topside Picatinny rail lets you mount the front sight of your choice, including flip-up models. Available with 18″ barrel of 4140 chrome-moly (CM) carbon steel alloy and 7¼” carbine-length forend, or 24″ bull barrel of 416 stainless steel (SS) with 12″ rifle-length forend. AP4 Carbine has A3-style Lo-Rider receiver with forward assist and ejection port cover. 16″ USGI-style, light contour barrel of 4140 chrome-moly, with M203 mount cutout, 7¼” forend, and A2-type gas block/front sight tower with bayonet lug and sling swivel. Includes Panther flash suppressor with gas-dispersing helical ports and aggressive, serrated CQB tip.

SPECS: Receiver/Handguard/Gas Block/Charging Handle – 6066 T6 aluminum, anodized and teflon coated, black. Bolt/Carrier – 4140 steel, parkerized, matte black. Barrel – 4140 chrome-moly steel, parkerized, matte black, or 416 stainless steel, natural finish. Fits DPMS LR-308 lower receivers only.

Mega Arms

The MA-TEN billet receiver set will accept ALL DPMS & Knight Armament parts. All Armalite parts with the exception of the barrel nut, and magazine. Build your ultimate hunting, tactical or target rifle without having to compromise. The MA-TEN will be sold only in sets (upper and lower) including a charging handle, threaded bolt catch pin, take down pins, tensioning screw, and door. This was done to guarantee the best possible upper to lower fit and finish. Using the MA-TEN platform also allows you the most options on your next build.

The images below are from my set purchased February 2011

Armalite AR-10 UPPER RECEIVER

Armalite pioneered the 308 Winchester AR platform. There is probably no other manufacturer with as many upper receiver options as Armalite. Armalite offers upper receivers for every purpose from hunting, competition, personal protection, and military applications. Armalite is battle proven. Additionally Armalite can build one-of-a-kind upper receivers in their Premier Rifles Division.

SI DEFENSE (FALKOR DEFENSE)

Below are a few pictures of my SI DEFENSE GENERATION II .308 AR STRIPPED UPPER RECEIVER. If anybody viewing this has a clue what the side picatinny rail is for please drop me a line.

JD MACHINE 308 RECEIVER SET

Here’s another company selling their UPPER and LOWER RECEIVERS in sets. This fine set belongs to DNP on the forum. Thanks to DNP for these pictures.

Tactical Machining

TACTICAL MACHINING has some interesting offerings. You can purchase the stripped upper/lower lower, an 80% upper/lower that requires you to do the final 20% machining or complete receiver sets. There are plans to offer complete rifles in the near future.

Below is an example of the TACTICAL MACHINING 308 AR STRIPPER UPPER RECEIVER. This upper receiver fits DPMS pattern lower receivers as well as TACTICAL MACHINING’S own.