DSS Im suprized you seem to discount the chart.Facts are facts wether they come from the military or the homless guy on the street... Thats all I have to say about that...
To the OP, DPMS is not a "bad" rifle but there are better options for your money and the Bushy is of better quality. Check out Spikes they are superior to both at around $750 and for just a bit more you could get yourself a BCM .
I did not dismiss the chart, its just it comes from M4C.net and thats owned by Grant. There is an intense problem between them and Arfcom right now over how they treat SPikes now. All the moderators on that sight are slandering spikes now and recommending SW LOL. I am actually fighting for spikes. With that said they are not looking at things objectively, they won't even allow many of these people to advertise on there sight. This left a sour taste in my mouth. So in summary the chart is a good tool, buts its fanboys and supporters are biased on there information. This taints anything that comes from a sight were moderators BASH a good brand like spikes. In addition DPMS carriers ARE all properly staked, the owner proved this on ARfcom, I can get links etc. The chart is old and outdated, thats why Rob is making a new one. In addition DPMS and others laugh hysterically about the testing. They are batch tested, and he said its rare that one fails.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=2&f=282&t=190875&page=35The thread I referenced in that thread. I am eastTXhunter on arfcom and snipers hide
Major LULZ here
http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=64114I'm actually doing an AAR/write up/pics FOR spikes on a match I have coming up in 2 weeks.
BTW GR Tactical was kicked off Arfcom for many reasons. Thats what great about arfcom the bullcrappers are outed fast. Which is more than I can say about TOS (the other site).
DPMS myth busting thread
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=2&f=30&t=157433The chart is a good referance, but no longer FACT. May have been when it came out years ago, but not now.