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Ron Brown · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 3:40 am Post subject: LR-308 First time at bat

I just came back from sighting in a new LR-308, 24" SS Barrel.

Although we didn't measure the groups, they were 'not large' at 100 yards.

I was not impressed .... or maybe unfavorably impressed by the gritty, long trigger pull. It also has the famous 'Slinky Spring' sound as the trigger slowly creeps.

With a bit of trigger work, I think this thing will group tight.

But, boy does this gun shoot well.

Ron
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David K · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 4:07 am Post subject:

good deal Ron. I got a 6.5 Creedmoor built on the same DPMS platform, I've got some brass and dies, but have some factory Hornady ammo I want to go out and try, but probably won't be this week, have other guns to shoot first.

Trigger is important, this one has RRA 2 Stage with JP Springs, which is pretty light, I normally don't put in JP springs, but came that way so i'll try it out.

Those 24" barrels are heavy, mine is full fluted and still heavy as heck...

Ron Brown · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 4:25 am Post subject:

Yes, I got the fluted barrel also.

I've got a batch of trigger springs ordered from Wolff and will use the instructions from the link you sent to 'play' with the trigger. On a $1000+ gun, it seems like a good trigger would be standard, not optional.

Ron
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David K · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:42 am Post subject:

yea you would think, but most use the mil spec standard trigger....

is the barrel full fluted? or just under the handguard?

Mark · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 1:28 pm Post subject:

I have the DPMS AP4 LR-308 and it's my best grouping rifle I own right now. Not long ago, I had to replace the riser on the rifle. Well, went to the range to see how far off it was. Made the first 2 shots, it was a bit high. I dialed the scope down and the second 2 shots were, well, satisfactory. As for the trigger, I'm agree with you guys; for the amount you pay for that rifle and extra $150 trigger would be easy to add in without noticing to much of a cost increase. I still need to change mine out.
BTW: If you have any issues, get ahold of DPMS directly. They are very helpful on making things right.

Here's the pic of what I described (100 yds) with factory ammo (Federal 165 Trophy Bond).
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k218/connradd/Misc/cb9c2a99.jpg

Mark · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 1:33 pm Post subject:

And to add, this was one of my first serious rifles. Which I did some what of a "break in cleaning" method. Take a shot, clean, take another few shots, clean, etc... I'm not sure how critical it is to do that, but I guess it can't hurt...

Good Luck!

1911man · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 2:27 pm Post subject:

Drop in a Wilson Combat TTU and it will fix that trigger problem in about 5 min...................several variations to choose from, I've got a light two stage in my DPMS 308. Also took max weight off my bbl and cut it to 14.7" and it's still a heavy gun.................. We got a 458 SOCOM down to 8# 2oz loaded with 8rds and a Trijicon 3-9x40 installed, a VERY handy package that hits really hard and recoil is no worse than the heavy DPMS 308. The heavy bolt carrier assembly in the 308s just plain make them kick. There is a HUGE difference in recoil between the DPMS 308 and a Browning Short Track BAR in 308, it's like comparing a 243 bolt gun to a 30-06 bolt gun. For hunting the Browning BAR is the way to go if you want a semi-auto and a cartridge too big to fit in a AR-15 platform.
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Burt · Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:01 am Post subject:

You know about the laser guided bullet they developed, right ?
I doubt it will ever be seen for public use though.
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s10goes10s · Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:06 am Post subject:

But....but... Pigsh are schkared uv lashers Laughing

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David K · Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:30 am Post subject:

good thing about the 458 rifle is it comes with 3 different spring weights, so it comes down to what load you are using. I recently installed an adjustable gas block on my .264, nice for tuning purposes like Bill said

Ron Brown · Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:29 am Post subject:

Was visiting my retired Navy SEAL buddy when a fellow asked his favorite weapon.

"Radio, call in an air strike", he dryly replied.

Ron
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Rick Glattke · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 2:35 pm Post subject:

Has anyone tried that new Hodgdon CFE 223 powder that Burt mentioned?