bushmaster vs DPMS > General Discussion

Posted: 10/5/2001 2:44:58 PM EDT

hi all,

i am going to a gun show this weekend and i was wanting some advice on a couple of guns. this is my sittuation, i want a very good and accurate ar15 for target and competition at the same time i also want to get a shorty upper that will make a good entry rifle. I have heard that the DPMS rifles have tighter chambers than bushmaster. Overall, which is the better rifle?

thanks
lojack

Posted: 10/5/2001 3:06:57 PM EDT

[#1]

For an overall, simple answer: the DPMS is probably a better target rifle for accuracy, and you simply can't beat the Bushy in a shorty. Get a Bushy shorty rifle and a DPMS upeer, best of both worlds.

Posted: 10/5/2001 3:08:49 PM EDT

[#2]

[size=5][b]BUSHMASTER[/size=5][/b]

Posted: 10/5/2001 3:09:07 PM EDT

[#3]

bushy

Posted: 10/5/2001 3:18:33 PM EDT

[#4]

I 2nd ph119.

Get a good lower with a really good trigger. Then a bushy shorty upper for entry, and a dpms 20" or 24" panther for extreme accuracy.

Posted: 10/5/2001 3:25:33 PM EDT

[#5]

Lojack:

For about the cost of a factory "target" rifle you can have one made by a well-known smith. Buy one lower with a good trigger and buy the upper(s) of your choice.

HTH....SRM

BTW....between the two, I'll take the Bushmaster

Posted: 10/5/2001 3:35:32 PM EDT

[#6]

I too would go with a complete Bushmaster shorty. Then build a new upper for accuracy (match) shooting. Good luck !!

Posted: 10/5/2001 6:08:46 PM EDT

[#7]

thanks for all the help. so i guess that a dpms upper will fit on a bushmaster lower then. would a cpms upper fit on a colt lower?

Posted: 10/5/2001 6:31:46 PM EDT

[#8]

For my money I prefer DPMS. I've built some really nice DPMS weapons for around $500 bucks. My personal favorite AR currently is my fluted barrel DPMS. It's been the most accurate and reliable AR I've ever owned. For the money I say DPMS.

Posted: 10/5/2001 6:49:43 PM EDT

[#9]

I will second hatebreed's opinion. I have been very pleased with DPMS.

Posted: 10/5/2001 7:03:01 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Lojack:

For about the cost of a factory "target" rifle you can have one made by a well-known smith. Buy one lower with a good trigger and buy the upper(s) of your choice.

HTH....SRM

BTW....between the two, I'll take the Bushmaster

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For guaranteed happiness do what he said.

Posted: 10/6/2001 7:44:19 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
DPMS rocks. Bushamster don't. Simple.

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LOL...OK. [rolleyes]

Posted: 10/6/2001 7:46:21 AM EDT

[#12]

Haven't had any dealings with DPMS, but I love my Bushmaster. Never missed a beat.

Posted: 10/6/2001 7:49:46 AM EDT

[#13]

flame suit on

if you want to settle for second best dpms and bushy are both fine rifles. But if you want the best go ARmalite.

<---- ducking for cover

mike

Posted: 10/6/2001 8:53:48 AM EDT

[#14]

You've done it now Mike...Look out !!!

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Posted: 10/6/2001 9:11:08 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
DPMS rocks. Bushamster don't. Simple.

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Obviously not enough experience with Bushmaster yet. They make the best product available out there.

Posted: 10/6/2001 12:02:26 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
flame suit on

if you want to settle for second best dpms and bushy are both fine rifles. But if you want the best go ARmalite.

<---- ducking for cover

mike

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