I hope this doesn't turn into a project but,

Palmer · 07-26-2012, 03:03 PM

On a whim I put a bid on a new DPMS AR 15 5.56 and won. I knew the name and they have been around a while so I said what the heck... Long story short is Ive got one coming. I've read and heard pos/neg things such as springs wearing out after a few hundred rounds etc.

Any advice and things to lookout for?

Kenny D · 07-26-2012, 04:09 PM

A co-worker has one and he regularly shoots 100 round clips at a time and he has not said anything about springs needing to be replaced. What springs are you concerned with? I have taken a good look at my Windham Weaponry AR and to tell you the truth, there aren't many springs in there. I think my SP2022 has twice as many springs than my AR.

Palmer · 07-26-2012, 05:23 PM

Hey Ken and thanks for the reply.

I had heard, after I committed to the purchase, about something called "bolt bounce" after a few hundred rounds due to the springs being weak. A host of FTE FTF issues as well. Perhaps these guys got a batch of bad ones. If it's springs, easy to replace.

I'm just new to ARs and wanted some input on DPMS overall.

Thanks.

Kenny D · 07-26-2012, 07:04 PM

Bolt bounce kinda sounds to me like their buffer weights are not matched to the gas inpingement system on their rifles. You may post the same question on AR15.com under the industry forum. DPMS is a member on the industry forum. Just beware of the General Discussion forum, it can get "nasty" in there. lol

arclight610 · 07-26-2012, 07:30 PM

Congrats. I fell in love with the AR15 in the Marines. Go out and enjoy it and don't let AR snobs get you down. If they give you any crap, just shoot at them a little.

Palmer · 07-27-2012, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arclight610

Congrats. I fell in love with the AR15 in the Marines. Go out and enjoy it and don't let AR snobs get you down. If they give you any crap, just shoot at them a little.

LOl great advice, even tho we all know you never shoot just a little.

silversport · 07-27-2012, 04:40 AM

I know many police departments that buy the DPMS AR-15s...I bet you'll be fine...except when talking 'round the water cooler about who's is better...and you know what THAT's worth...

Bill

Palmer · 07-27-2012, 04:50 AM

Im not worried about snobs or water cooler talk, I just want to put holes in paper in little tiny groups at 100 yards and have fun doing it.

Thanks for the input all.

Kenny D · 07-27-2012, 06:05 AM

Nice rifle. I'm sure you will have fun. AR's are a blast to shoot.

Palmer · 07-31-2012, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny D

Nice rifle. I'm sure you will have fun. AR's are a blast to shoot.

Thank you sir.

Some good advice for a middle of the road scope to shoot at 100 yards?

arclight610 · 07-31-2012, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palmer

Thank you sir.

Some good advice for a middle of the road scope to shoot at 100 yards?

Price range?

IVSRT80 · 07-31-2012, 02:31 PM

Very nice!! there is a deputy here in my county that has a DPMS panther lightweight model. He has many rounds through it, shooting the tan camouflage wolf ammo with no problems. The name of the type of wolf ammo eludes me at the moment. Good purchase! Gotta LOVE AR's!

arclight610 · 07-31-2012, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IVSRT80

Very nice!! there is a deputy here in my county that has a DPMS panther lightweight model. He has many rounds through it, shooting the tan camouflage wolf ammo with no problems. The name of the type of wolf ammo eludes me at the moment. Good purchase! Gotta LOVE AR's!

Wolf Military Classic. It is made at Barnaul, and is the best of the Wolf line.

Palmer · 07-31-2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arclight610

price range?

$300-500?

07-26-2012, 03:03 PM	#1
Palmer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SC Posts: 197	I hope this doesn't turn into a project but, On a whim I put a bid on a new DPMS AR 15 5.56 and won. I knew the name and they have been around a while so I said what the heck... Long story short is Ive got one coming. I've read and heard pos/neg things such as springs wearing out after a few hundred rounds etc. Any advice and things to lookout for?

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07-26-2012, 04:09 PM	#2
Kenny D Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 2,242	A co-worker has one and he regularly shoots 100 round clips at a time and he has not said anything about springs needing to be replaced. What springs are you concerned with? I have taken a good look at my Windham Weaponry AR and to tell you the truth, there aren't many springs in there. I think my SP2022 has twice as many springs than my AR.

07-26-2012, 05:23 PM	#3
Palmer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SC Posts: 197	Hey Ken and thanks for the reply. I had heard, after I committed to the purchase, about something called "bolt bounce" after a few hundred rounds due to the springs being weak. A host of FTE FTF issues as well. Perhaps these guys got a batch of bad ones. If it's springs, easy to replace. I'm just new to ARs and wanted some input on DPMS overall. Thanks.

07-26-2012, 07:04 PM	#4
Kenny D Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 2,242	Bolt bounce kinda sounds to me like their buffer weights are not matched to the gas inpingement system on their rifles. You may post the same question on AR15.com under the industry forum. DPMS is a member on the industry forum. Just beware of the General Discussion forum, it can get "nasty" in there. lol

07-26-2012, 07:30 PM	#5
arclight610 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 390	Congrats. I fell in love with the AR15 in the Marines. Go out and enjoy it and don't let AR snobs get you down. If they give you any crap, just shoot at them a little.

07-27-2012, 04:40 AM	#7
silversport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Posts: 473	I know many police departments that buy the DPMS AR-15s...I bet you'll be fine...except when talking 'round the water cooler about who's is better...and you know what THAT's worth... Bill

07-27-2012, 04:50 AM	#8
Palmer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SC Posts: 197	Im not worried about snobs or water cooler talk, I just want to put holes in paper in little tiny groups at 100 yards and have fun doing it. Thanks for the input all.

07-27-2012, 06:05 AM	#9
Kenny D Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 2,242	Nice rifle. I'm sure you will have fun. AR's are a blast to shoot.

07-31-2012, 02:31 PM	#12
IVSRT80 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 160	Very nice!! there is a deputy here in my county that has a DPMS panther lightweight model. He has many rounds through it, shooting the tan camouflage wolf ammo with no problems. The name of the type of wolf ammo eludes me at the moment. Good purchase! Gotta LOVE AR's!