Description
The TacFire SSRK308LPK16N is a complete-style build kit for folks who want to put together their own .308 Winchester AR-10 without chasing down a couple dozen parts from a dozen different places. It's built around the DPMS LR-308 pattern, which is the more widely supported large-frame layout out there, so finding a matching lower and compatible accessories down the road is a whole lot easier. The 16-inch barrel keeps this one on the maneuverable side of the .308 world, making it a friendly choice for a shorter, handier rifle you can move around with in the field or on the range.
What Comes in the SSRK308LPK16N Kit
This is a rifle-in-a-box setup that covers pretty much everything above the lower receiver. You get the 16" nitride-finished .308 barrel, a low-profile 15" slim M-LOK handguard, a Gen 3 DPMS low-profile stripped upper receiver, and an AR-10 DPMS-profile bolt carrier group. Rounding it out is an aluminum charging handle with a steel latch, dust cover, forward assist, and the full buffer and stock setup. The M-LOK handguard gives you plenty of room to hang a light, bipod, or sling mount wherever you like.
Building on the TacFire .308 Kit
The nice thing about the DPMS-pattern AR-10 is that a lot of the assembly feels familiar if you've ever built or worked on an AR-15. Same general steps, same kind of tools. You'll want an armorer's wrench, a torque wrench, a punch set, and some vise blocks to get everything squared away. Since the kit doesn't come with a lower receiver or any sights, you'll add a DPMS-pattern .308 lower and whatever optic or iron sights suit your build.
The .308 Winchester itself is a proven, do-it-all round with wide ammo availability, good enough for hunting, target work, and general range use. A 16-inch build like this leans toward a lighter, more packable rifle, and it's a solid starting point for a first large-frame build or a fun weekend project.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TacFire
- Model: Rifle Kit
- Manufacturer Part Number: SSRK308LPK16N
- UPC: 729205959073
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Platform: AR-10 / DPMS LR-308 Pattern
- Barrel Length: 16 inches
- Barrel Finish: Nitride
- Handguard: 15" Low-Profile Slim M-LOK
- Upper Receiver: DPMS Low-Profile Stripped (Gen 3)
- Bolt Carrier Group: AR-10 DPMS Profile
- Charging Handle: Aluminum with Steel Latch
- Buffer: AR-10 3.8 oz Heavy Buffer
- Stock: Mil-Spec M4 Style 6-Position
- Color: Black
What’s Included
- .308 Winchester 16" nitride barrel
- Barrel extension
- 15" low-profile slim M-LOK handguard
- .308 DPMS low-profile stripped upper receiver (Gen 3)
- AR-10 DPMS-profile bolt carrier group
- AR-10/.308 aluminum charging handle with steel latch
- AR-10 dust cover
- AR-15 forward assist
- AR-15 standard receiver end plate
- Mil-Spec/commercial steel castle nut
- Mil-Spec aluminum buffer tube
- AR-10 3.8 oz heavy buffer with tube spring
- Mil-Spec M4 style 6-position stock with QD sling swivel and butt pad
- .308 lower parts kit (no grip)
- AR-15 enhanced pistol grip
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the TacFire SSRK308LPK16N kit include a lower receiver?
No, the kit does not include a lower receiver. It's designed to give you nearly everything above the lower, so you'll need to add a DPMS-pattern .308 lower to finish the rifle. The lower is the serialized part, which is why kits like this leave it out.
What lower receiver works with this .308 build kit?
This kit is built on the DPMS LR-308 pattern, so you'll want a DPMS-pattern .308 lower to match. That's the most widely supported large-frame layout, which makes finding a compatible lower and accessories much easier. Just steer clear of the Armalite pattern, since those parts don't interchange.
Is this kit hard to assemble if I've only built AR-15s before?
If you've put together an AR-15, you already know the basic steps. The DPMS-pattern AR-10 assembles in the same general way and even shares some AR-15 components. Plan on having an armorer's wrench, torque wrench, punch set, and vise blocks on hand to get it done right.
What's a 16-inch .308 build good for?
The 16-inch barrel makes for a shorter, more maneuverable large-frame rifle that handles well in the field and on the range. The .308 Winchester is a versatile round with wide ammo availability, so it works for hunting, target shooting, and general use. Longer barrels favor squeezing out more velocity, but a 16" keeps things handy.





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