DPMS GII SASS
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 457 mm
- Weight, empty
- 4.76 kg
- Introduced
- 2014
About
What it is, and why it matters
The DPMS GII SASS (Semi-Automatic Sniper System) is a semi-automatic precision rifle chambered in .308 Winchester/7.62 NATO, designed as an affordable entry into the semi-automatic precision rifle market. The GII platform represented DPMS's second-generation .308 AR design, featuring a receiver set approximately 30 percent lighter than the original LR-308 pattern while maintaining accuracy comparable to many bolt-action tactical rifles. The rifle features an 18-inch 416 stainless steel fluted bull barrel with a Teflon coating, a DPMS four-rail free-float tube, Magpul PRS stock, and a DPMS two-stage fire control group. Standard equipment included Magpul front and rear backup iron sights and a Harris bipod. The GII SASS was recognized as one of the best value propositions in the semi-automatic precision rifle category before DPMS was acquired by Remington Outdoor Company.
The DPMS GII SASS was widely regarded as one of the best budget semi-automatic precision rifles available, delivering sub-MOA accuracy at a price point significantly below competitors like the Knights Armament SR-25 or ArmaLite SuperSASS. Its demise came not from any shortcoming of the rifle but from the financial collapse of its parent company Remington in 2020.
DPMS (Defense Procurement Manufacturing Services) was founded in 1986 and became one of the largest AR-15/AR-10 manufacturers in the United States. The GII platform used a proprietary receiver design that was lighter and more compact than standard DPMS LR-308 receivers while maintaining compatibility with most AR-10 components. The brand was affected by Remington's 2020 bankruptcy and subsequent breakup, with the DPMS brand effectively discontinued. MSRP was approximately $1,700-$1,900.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- DPMS Panther Arms
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- Discontinued
- Produced
- 2014 to 2020
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 457 mm
- Overall length
- 991 mm
- Weight, empty
- 4.76 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Gas operated direct impingement
- Firing mechanism
- Rotating bolt
- Trigger
- Two stage
- Capacity
- 19
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Teflon coated
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 820 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3270 J
- Effective range
- 700 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Free floating barrel
Fluted barrel
Four rail free float handguard
Adjustable stock
Flash hider
Bipod included
Picatinny rail
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 4.76 kg | 5.20 kg | Lighter than about 60% |
| Overall lengthAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 991 mm | 1130 mm | Shorter than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 457 mm | 610 mm | Shorter than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 19 | 7 | Among the largest capacities |
Answers
Questions about the DPMS GII SASS
How much does the DPMS GII SASS weigh?
The DPMS GII SASS weighs 4.76 kg (10.50 lb) empty.
What caliber is the DPMS GII SASS?
The DPMS GII SASS is chambered in .308 Winchester.
How many rounds does the DPMS GII SASS hold?
The DPMS GII SASS holds 19 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the DPMS GII SASS?
The DPMS GII SASS is 991 mm (39.0 in) long overall, with a 457 mm (18.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the DPMS GII SASS?
The DPMS GII SASS is made by DPMS Panther Arms (United States).
When was the DPMS GII SASS introduced?
The DPMS GII SASS was introduced in 2014 and discontinued in 2020.
How does the DPMS GII SASS operate?
The DPMS GII SASS uses a gas operated direct impingement action, and its firing mechanism is rotating bolt.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
78%
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API
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