DPMS GII MOE .308 Winchester
Model: RFLR-G2MOE
DPMS GII MOE .308 Winchester
Model: RFLR-G2MOE
Full Specifications
About This Firearm
At 116 oz (7.25 lbs), the DPMS GII MOE is the lightest .308 AR built — a deliberate redesign of the LR-308 platform aimed at bringing AR-10 size and weight closer to a 5.56 AR-15. It is 57.6 oz lighter than the Aero Precision M5 and 20 oz lighter than the S&W M&P 10 Sport OR. The GII uses a smaller bolt face and a redesigned receiver profile to hit that weight target. The MOE designation means Magpul furniture throughout: MOE grip, adjustable stock, and MBUS rear sight. A fixed front sight base is also included, making this the only rifle in this group that ships with usable iron sights without adding anything. The 16" barrel is chrome-lined 4150 steel with a 1:10 twist.
The catch is platform abandonment. DPMS went through bankruptcy during the 2020 Remington collapse, and the GII-specific parts ecosystem is essentially orphaned — JJE Capital Holdings (the Palmetto State Armory parent) acquired the brand, but GII-specific replacement parts are increasingly difficult to source. Buy this rifle if weight is the top priority and you understand you are buying into a legacy platform with limited ongoing support. Look at the Aero Precision M5 or Ruger SFAR if parts availability and platform longevity matter.
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Strengths & Limitations
- At 116 oz (7.25 lbs), it is the lightest complete .308 AR in its price range. That weight advantage is real and noticeable compared to the 136 oz Sig 716i or the 173.6 oz Aero M5.
- Ships with a 20-round magazine plus Magpul MBUS rear sight and a fixed front sight base — the only rifle in this group that arrives ready to shoot without adding iron sights or a red dot.
- Chrome-lined barrel offers better sustained-fire longevity than nitride or phosphate finishes in high-volume or sustained-fire situations, and is easier to clean after extended sessions.
- The GII platform uses a proprietary smaller bolt face and carrier geometry that is not compatible with standard DPMS LR-308 / SR-25 parts, and DPMS went through bankruptcy in 2020. Replacement bolts, carriers, and GII-specific handguards are scarce — most aftermarket AR-10 part suppliers do not stock them, and what exists is mostly old retail inventory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I've heard the DPMS GII has parts compatibility problems. Is that accurate?
Yes, and it matters in practice. The GII was designed with a smaller bolt face and modified receiver geometry to reduce size and weight compared to the original LR-308. That geometry change means GII bolts, carriers, and some other internals are not interchangeable with the much larger DPMS LR-308 / SR-25 parts ecosystem. When DPMS went bankrupt in 2020 and was sold alongside the Remington assets, GII-specific production largely stopped. Replacement GII bolts and BCGs exist in existing inventory at some dealers, but Aero Precision, CMMG, and other AR-10 parts suppliers do not make GII-compatible components. If you buy a GII, stock a spare bolt while they are still available.
Does the DPMS GII take standard DPMS LR-308 magazines?
Magazines are the one area where GII compatibility is better than expected. The GII lower was designed to accept standard SR-25 / DPMS LR-308 pattern magazines, including Magpul PMAG 20 LR/SR. So magazine sourcing is not a problem — it's the internal operating components (bolt, carrier, handguard) where GII diverges from the standard LR-308 platform. The rifle ships with one 20-round magazine.
