DPMS GII
DPMS Panther Arms · Battle Rifle · Discontinued · 2013
Also known as: DPMS G2, Gen II, GII Hunter
Overview
The DPMS GII (G2) is a second-generation AR-10-pattern semi-automatic rifle chambered in .308 Winchester/7.62x51mm NATO, launched by DPMS Panther Arms in 2013. It was a ground-up redesign of the large-frame .308 AR aimed at trimming size and weight: both receiver halves and the bolt carrier were made shorter, slimmer and lighter, and the rifle was engineered to accept standard AR-15 fore-ends and rail systems. The result is a full-power .308 rifle that handles much closer to an AR-15 carbine, with base hunting models weighing well under 8 pounds.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3520 g (124.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 991 mm (39.02") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 19 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 820 m/s (2690 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3344 J (2466 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Hard Coat Anodized |
Calibers
- 7.62x51mm NATO · primary · 7.62 NATO — also known as .308 Winchester, 7.62 NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector
- Features: Ar 10 Pattern, Direct Gas Impingement, Shortened Lightweight Receiver Set, Ar 15 Foreend Compatibility, Monolithic Bolt Carrier, Carbon Fiber Free Float Handguard, Flat Top Picatinny Rail
Variants
- DPMS GII Hunter — Hunting
- DPMS GII Compact Hunter — Compact
- DPMS GII Recon — Tactical
- DPMS GII SASS — Precision
Service history
Operators
- Civilian sport and hunting market
Production
Production years: 2013-2020
Civilian production; line wound down with DPMS brand consolidation
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The GII's defining feature is its reduced-footprint receiver set and AR-15 fore-end compatibility, plus a Steel Bolt and monolithic carrier intended to improve durability. Offered in Hunter (20"), Compact Hunter (16"), Recon and SASS (18") configurations.
Background
DPMS shrank the chunky .308 AR receiver enough that the GII could borrow AR-15 handguards and rails, letting shooters build a full-power .308 that carries almost like a 5.56 carbine.