The DPMS DP10 is an 18-inch .308 WIN semi-automatic rifle with a 20-round magazine and a black nitride finish. It weighs 10.6 lbs. The .308 Winchester chambering gives it serious stopping power and long-range capability compared to most carbine-platform rifles, while the semi-auto action keeps follow-up shots fast.
Key Specifications
- UPC: 850032424431
- Action: Semi-Automatic
- Barrel Length: 18 inches
- Caliber: .308 WIN
- Capacity: 20 rounds
- Finish: Black Nitride
- Weight: 10.6 lbs
Features
At 18 inches, the barrel is shorter than a traditional 20-inch .308 setup, which improves handling in close quarters while giving up only a modest amount of muzzle velocity. The black nitride finish hardens the surface and improves corrosion resistance without adding weight. A 20-round magazine is standard, which is high capacity for a .308 platform and means fewer reloads during a long range session or a hunting trip.
The DP10 uses a direct-impingement gas system scaled for the larger .308 case. Recoil is noticeable, the .308 hits harder than a 5.56 or 6.5 Grendel, so shooters coming from lighter-caliber AR platforms should expect an adjustment period. That said, the semi-auto action absorbs and distributes recoil across the cycle, which many owners find more manageable than a bolt gun in the same caliber.