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[tombogan03884]

 OK, I understand now. But bear in mind that unlike the ones you mention, the AR 10 (technically the only ones that are "AR 10's" are the Armalite product, but they are all basically the same gun except for proprietary mags. ) has the same versatility with larger calibers as the AR15

[m25operator]

I would like for all of you to subscribe to John Farnhams dt quips, seems the heavier cartridges in the .556 lowers are breaking things. Opening the bolt face is weakening things. The calibers are sound, just overstress the smaller caliber equipment. Going with the larger AR platform, lots of stuff is cool, I too am a big fan of  the 6.5, it has everything going for it, SD, BC and inherent accuracy.

Years ago, Springfield made M1'as in .308, 7mm/08, and .243 I have 2 in .308, but would love one in 7mm/08, 1 of my favorite calibers for a long time. Today if the .260 were available it would be tempting.

DPMS uses FN mags, = cheap.

[billt]

Tom
My point was simply that if you want .308, you're buying a new rifle, not just slapping a new upper on your existing rig. Its not a $500+mags deal, you're looking at $1200 plus. For that, I'd rather have an M1A or an FN, or 3 AKs.
FQ13

+1.  That was my take on a .308 AR. Too much for a different caliber in a same design. I like the Springfield Armory M-1A's much more, and they are available in a variety of flavors as well. Plus they are all steel.  Bill T.