dpms panther lite 16

[DeadEyeDick]

im not worried about gun on my end, i want to know if its reliable and accurate. and i would like to know the quality of the gun.

 

[orangpowr]

I have a DPMS and really like shooting it. So has been a Great Rifle for me.

 

[ez bake]

Get an AK - its better (now there are 3 debates!)


In all seriousness - if you're not pushing the "its just as good" argument, there usually isn't anything to fight about.

If you're asking for a recommendation on a good rifle, it gets into that same sort of debate depending on what you consider good, but if (and I'm assuming this from the "cheapest priced ar" comment) you're looking for a budget rifle to shoot deer with, then I'd look at a Stag with a sharper barrel twist (and Chrome-lined) and shoot the 68gr or 75gr stuff and be happy.

It will probably cost about the same as a DPMS depending on where you buy (plus - its got a picture of a deer right on the side of the receiver).

 

[trbii]

I've owned and competed with a Colt, Bushmaster and finally a Rock River Arms. All of them "DCM" service rifle type configurations. Liked the Rock River best, but did not get any noticeably better accuracy than the Bushmaster. They both would group twice as tight as the Colt HBAR ever would and stabilize the heavier 69-77 grain bullets. You might want to eyeball Rock River Arms website. Their flattop varmint rifles might be just what your looking for. Good luck.

 

[gillman7]

Remember DPMS is not considered to be a top tier manufacturer, they will tell you the same. However you are not wanting to join the SWAT team, just have a dependable rifle. The Lite is the low end of a entry level manufacturer, I would advise against it.

I would concur with EZ on this one. I would look at a Stag, or RRA. I believe the Stag is within $100 or $200 of what you are looking to pay for a DPMS Lite, and you will be happier in the long run.

 

[Josh-L]

I will hold back from all the people that will step forward and say their Colt is related to Jesus Christ himself.

[rolleyes]

as ez stated go with Stag if you are on a budget. They are way more rifle for close to the same price.

 

[jcbarlow]

[rolleyes]

as ez stated go with Stag if you are on a budget. They are way more rifle for close to the same price.

The emote is much better than the simple [rolleyes]

 

[DeadEyeDick]

well, marks has the panther for $730. thats really cheap. does anyone come close to that price? im not being a smartass, i would really like to know.

 

[DeadEyeDick]

well, my plan just went to crap. my plan was to get an ar chambered for 223 with an osprey rangefinding scope that is calibrated for a a 55gr round. but after thinking about it and researching it, a 55gr round would need a perfect situation to take down a deer. now, i dont know what to do. maybe a 55gr ballistic tip?

 

[Spooln-Rex]

i bought an A3 lite from mark earlier this year. havent had any issues and ran quite a few different brands of ammo thru it. also the comment about it being the low end i dont believe is true, Reason being they use all the same main components as all the other models. such as bcg, lower parts like the trigger and hammer, buffer and evrything else. the model your talkin about doesnt have the forward assist or dust cover but are those items that are needed, well not in my opinion the ammo thats availabe now is alot better than the ammo that was used when the need for a forward assist came to be. in all honesty for what you want to do i think its a good budget choice. sure you dont get the quad rail and other stuff that other manufactures offer but if you ever want it later on it can be added or you can just build a seperate upper to slap on your lower receiver and your good to go. hope this helps!!