I am looking to get a 204 upper. Anyone have any suggestions. I am debating on a d tech. I have read great reveiws. But what is the wait time and ballpark cost.
A DTECH upper would be nice.Probably cost around $900-$1000 depending what all you get. Top quality pc. but I think the wait is around 12 months.Don't hold me to that though. Also take a look at DPMS or RRA. RRA does not make them anymore but I know where a like new "shot less than 75 rounds" RRA 204 upper is for Sale. PM me if you want more info.
I currently shoot a Sabre Defence 204 upper on a RRA lower.Barrel is a 24" heavy fluted with a 1-12 twist.It hates the 40gr. vmax but absolutely loves the 32gr. Sierra 32gr. B/K's fired off by Benchmark.
If you want to shoot the 40gr. and heavier pills,you will want a 1-11 twist or faster. It is hit or miss on the 1-12 twist uppers being able to shoot the 40s.
Thanks for the information. I will do.a little more research. I have learned one thing this is a bad time to want anything especially if you want it quick.
I did a 1-10" and it stabilized 40g Vmax perfectly. If I do one on my model 12 it will be a 10 twist of possibly 9 twist so it can run the Berger 55 grain .204's. They have a wicked BC!
^^^ Agree with Dustin,If I ever re barrel my Savage LRPV I will go with at least a 1-11 twist or faster.Lucky for me I can get the 40gr. vmax to shoot out of my 1-12.
in lieu of buying one and waiting an eternity look into building one yourself???
spend your $ on a quality barrel and build from there.
some of the panic buying is tapering off so finding the rest of the parts shouldnt be that hard.
i built my AR in 204 from the ground up and would/will do it again in an instant.
i went with a 22" 1:12 barrel
you guys that shoot the 1/12 twist what brand of 204 are you shooting. I am just wondering because I have an Olympic Arms coming that is a 24 inch 1/12 twist. I was told it shoots the 40 grainers pretty good. I was wondering if you guys are shooting Olys.
Originally Posted By: cmil84you guys that shoot the 1/12 twist what brand of 204 are you shooting. I am just wondering because I have an Olympic Arms coming that is a 24 inch 1/12 twist. I was told it shoots the 40 grainers pretty good. I was wondering if you guys are shooting Olys.
All my 204's are 1-12 twist. I shoot a Savage LRPV,A sabre Defence AR and a Cooper MTV.