DPMS LR-260L (Field Report by SafeAction)
Safeaction’s rifle shown on top of a simulated failed drive by attack.
Bernhard or as he goes by “Safeaction” (Must be a Glock Man) was the first client of ours to purchase the new DPMS LR-260L rifle. Since we haven’t had a chance to shoot any of the 260’s yet Bernhard obliged us with some real world data. We currently have a couple other 260’s out in the field and are hoping to get more data posted on the loads that are being used and what seems to work the best.
Bernhard also provided us a couple of awesome pictures. By the look of it, it makes sense why crime rates are lower in Texas. For any of you inner city drive by shooting gang-banging thugs, coyotes, or other incestuous varmints, do not attempt to psis-off any one with an LR-260L.
The DPMS LR-260L is a 260 caliber AR-10 platform rifle that comes standard with a customized Miculek compensator, heavy barrel, mini gas block, A27 grip, JP adjustable trigger, and A2 skeleton stock. We added a tactical carrier release and JP speed hammer.
Darrel, hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend!
This week I got the mount and today I had a chance to take the gun to the range. Once the rifle is broken in (200 rounds according to the DPMS manual) I will pay special attention to accuracy. I’ve shot 40 rounds.
I bought a busload of Sierra MK 140gr , Nosler BT 120gr and SST 129gr. I’ll work with IMR, Winchester and Reloader powder. Usually I prefer Hodgdon Varget and Vihtavuori but I got the aforementioned powder half price.
Today the Remington Factory Accutip performed poorly which does not really surprise me. In none of my rifles Accutips group well. It is a Minute Of Koyote load, though.
I also brought self-rolled ammo: Hornady SST 139gr/ IMR 7828 which printed 1.6 MOA consistently.
I should be able to develop a sub- MOA load with the Sierra Match King. We’ll see.
I like the trigger although I have to get used to it. The weight of the rifle is perfect, and I love the way it looks. I’m pretty sure I’ll have a good time with it and the varmints won’t.
This trigger was factory set and we added the JP speed hammer. The benefit of the JP is you can adjust the engagement and overtravel. We have a tendency here to set minimum engagement and overtravel. However, instructions on how to adjust this can be found on JP Enterprises website. Or let us know when we install it for you.
I’m looking forward to do some rapid fire drills.
I thought that the lower would be identical to my DPMS 308 but it is not. Upper and lower don’t fit as tight as my 308. Is that by design?
This is consistent with past results of all DPMS rifles. Certain rifles will come out extremely tight to the point you need to use the front end of the barrel for leverage to break them apart. Over time, this does wear in and become easier. On a couple of particular rifles I’ve had to swap an upper and lower to eliminate movement between the two.
The only downside so far is that 260 Rem brass is hard to find and that the ejected brass shows nasty scratches on the neck.
Our good friend in Reno, Earl P., just purchased a 260 24” SS upper at a gun show (where’s the loyalty, LOL?) and he called us and described his enthusiasm in more colorful terms of “being happier than a pig in $#!^”. He was pretty pumped when I spoke with him. But on to the point. he was using necked down 308 brass and recommended using lots of case lube.
BTW, would a 300 SAUM upper fit on the 260 rem or 308 lower?
Yes, all AR-10 frame sizes are interchangeable. This is a great part about these rifles. However, when purchasing a complete receiver separately the cost tends to be about $50 more per receiver than buying a complete rifle and parceling off the part you don’t want. However, it is still cost effective to getting multiple calibers uppers or variation because most of the expensive upgrades are done in the lower (trigger, grip, stock), which can add a minimum of $140 up to $500.
-Bernhard
Follow up questions by D9Firearms on how the rifle handled.
Recoil is mild and handling is excellent. It’s one of those guns that is appealing for both, hunting and target shooting.
I’ll write a complete review in few weeks. I just want to check out the 140 grainers since I think the twist of the rifle asks for a rather heavy bullet.
Personally, I’m keen on improving my 600 yard shooting. It could be fun to compare the 6.5mm140 Sierra MK to the Sierra .30 155 Palma for that range.
-Bernhard
We appreciate Bernhard’s feedback and we look forward to posting more information from him and Earl as it becomes available. (Don’t worry we still like you Earl, we know we can’t be all things to all people.)
If you are interested in curbing drive by shootings in your neighborhood, live in an area that is crawling with incestuous predators, or just want to express yourself do it with a DPMS LR-260L by calling D9Firearms.
Another shot of Safeaction’s rifle.