dpms lr 308 good trade for an AR15

Montoya · February 19, 2013, 10:38 PM

my Ar has a free float tube, light, 4 30 rounders, and a LMT stock.
his AR10 is a almost new stock dpms lr 308. It comes with 2 20 rounders, sling, and a case. would this be a good trade?
sorry for buggin you guys over all of this.
but....Thanks again.

okiewita40 · February 20, 2013, 02:58 AM

Sounds like a decent deal if you want to step up to the 308 platform.

DASHZNT · February 20, 2013, 04:22 AM

Thats a killer deal dude.. an AR doesnt cost much more than $600 to build and a .308 is pretty much that just for the complete lower reciever... thats a no brainer decision. Not to mention, the .308 has way much more stopping power and you can reach out waaay further.. DO IT!!!

Departed402 · February 20, 2013, 06:45 AM

Hard to say without seeing the guns and knowing specifics about each, but sounds fair (for you, not him) value wise. Again, pics or additional info would really help to know for sure.

I have a LR-308 and love it, but I would urge you to think hard before going to a 308 platform. Is it what you need? Will it suit your intended use better that your AR-15? Maybe you have multiple AR-15s and need variety?

LR-308 pros: better for longer range, better for large game animals, stronger caliber, fights wind better, and for pretending you're a Delta sniper.

AR-15 pros: much lighter generally (easier to cart around and run with), larger capacity, cheaper bullets, better for close-mid range quarters, better for varmits, and pretending you're a Navy SEAL raiding Osama's hideout.

I bought an LR-308 because I wanted a home defense gun that I could use to hunt deer. If big game hunting hadn't been part of my expected use I would have opted for an AR-15.

globemaster3 · February 20, 2013, 07:03 AM

If you want to step into the .308 platform, it sounds like a good deal.

Which LR-308 variant is it?

I am shooting an LR-308B (=18" bull barrel, railed gas block, and slick side). Other than the weight, it's a great rifle.

madcratebuilder · February 20, 2013, 07:27 AM

It's bigger, heavier and more expensive to shoot.

And a lot more fun!

If you want to step up to the 7.62 AR, go for it. I would keep at least one 5.56 AR.

Tucker 1371 · February 20, 2013, 07:56 AM

If you plan on hunting with it I say go for it, it'd make a great pig gun. If you're just punching holes in cans and paper you might want to stick with your 5.56 for ammo cost.

That said I got very bored with the 5.56/.223 at the range so I sold my ACR to fund a 1911 and an EBR stock for my M1A. If a bigger round puts a bigger smile on your face then make the trade.

Mobuck · February 20, 2013, 08:33 AM

AR 10 is valued at about 50% more than AR 15 in similar condition.
Whether you need/want a .308 is your choice.

confused · February 23, 2013, 02:39 PM

As long as you have another ar15 I say do it.I would love to have one even though I wouldn't shoot it often.It just makes you feel warm and cozy inside knowing you have the big boy.

February 19, 2013, 10:38 PM	#1
Montoya Member Join Date: March 1, 2012 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 26	dpms lr 308 good trade for an AR15 my Ar has a free float tube, light, 4 30 rounders, and a LMT stock. his AR10 is a almost new stock dpms lr 308. It comes with 2 20 rounders, sling, and a case. would this be a good trade? sorry for buggin you guys over all of this. but....Thanks again.

February 20, 2013, 02:58 AM	#2
okiewita40 Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 409	Sounds like a decent deal if you want to step up to the 308 platform. __________________ What on god's green earth do you think your doing?

February 20, 2013, 04:22 AM	#3
DASHZNT Junior member Join Date: July 13, 2012 Posts: 179	Re: dpms lr 308 good trade for an AR15 Thats a killer deal dude.. an AR doesnt cost much more than $600 to build and a .308 is pretty much that just for the complete lower reciever... thats a no brainer decision. Not to mention, the .308 has way much more stopping power and you can reach out waaay further.. DO IT!!!

February 20, 2013, 07:56 AM	#7
Tucker 1371 Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 2,649	If you plan on hunting with it I say go for it, it'd make a great pig gun. If you're just punching holes in cans and paper you might want to stick with your 5.56 for ammo cost. That said I got very bored with the 5.56/.223 at the range so I sold my ACR to fund a 1911 and an EBR stock for my M1A. If a bigger round puts a bigger smile on your face then make the trade. __________________ Sgt. of Marines, 5th Award Expert Rifle, 237/250 Expert Pistol, 382/400. D Co, 4th CEB, Engineers UP!! If you start a thread, be active in it. Don't leave us hanging. OEF 2011 Sangin, Afg. Molon Labe

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

February 20, 2013, 06:45 AM	#4
Departed402 Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 884	Hard to say without seeing the guns and knowing specifics about each, but sounds fair (for you, not him) value wise. Again, pics or additional info would really help to know for sure. I have a LR-308 and love it, but I would urge you to think hard before going to a 308 platform. Is it what you need? Will it suit your intended use better that your AR-15? Maybe you have multiple AR-15s and need variety? LR-308 pros: better for longer range, better for large game animals, stronger caliber, fights wind better, and for pretending you're a Delta sniper. AR-15 pros: much lighter generally (easier to cart around and run with), larger capacity, cheaper bullets, better for close-mid range quarters, better for varmits, and pretending you're a Navy SEAL raiding Osama's hideout. I bought an LR-308 because I wanted a home defense gun that I could use to hunt deer. If big game hunting hadn't been part of my expected use I would have opted for an AR-15.

February 20, 2013, 07:03 AM	#5
globemaster3 Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2006 Posts: 1,482	If you want to step into the .308 platform, it sounds like a good deal. Which LR-308 variant is it? I am shooting an LR-308B (=18" bull barrel, railed gas block, and slick side). Other than the weight, it's a great rifle.

February 20, 2013, 07:27 AM	#6
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	It's bigger, heavier and more expensive to shoot. And a lot more fun! If you want to step up to the 7.62 AR, go for it. I would keep at least one 5.56 AR.

February 20, 2013, 08:33 AM	#8
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	AR 10 is valued at about 50% more than AR 15 in similar condition. Whether you need/want a .308 is your choice.

February 23, 2013, 02:39 PM	#9
confused Member Join Date: July 5, 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 47	As long as you have another ar15 I say do it.I would love to have one even though I wouldn't shoot it often.It just makes you feel warm and cozy inside knowing you have the big boy.