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fireman43

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I own a DPMS AR 10 I have heard that the springs can wear out very fast and ruin the weapon. Just wondering if any one else has heard of this?
 
I've put about 1500+ rounds through my first generation DPMS LR308 and have not had a problem yet. Very solid firearm.
 
I've owned an LR-308B since ~2007. I've not tracked the round count, but its fairly significant. No springs worn out yet. This is the first I've heard of it.

Care to share your source?
 
Welcome to the forum fireman43. Your DPMS is a LR-308. The AR10 is made by ArmaLite. It's a trademark name:). It's important because parts on these .308 platform AR's do not interchange like a AR15.

As to the springs wearing out faster, HORSE PUCKY!

The RE, or receiver extension spring should not fatigue any faster in a .308 than in a .223.
 
The source of this was a small gun shop where live. I have fired about a 1000 rounds thur mine with no problems. I did not believe the problem was real but I knew some of you guys could back it up for me. It is one of my fav weapons to shot and I would hate for anything to happen to it.
 
fireman43, one upgrade you may want to look at is DPMS uses a AR15 RE and a shortened light buffer. Changing out to a .308 length RE, .308 buffer that's longer and heavier, and spring well give you a noticeable decrease in felt recoil.
 
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