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Posted: 2/13/2012 3:59:39 PM EDT
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I've been wanting to buy an AR15 to do some long distance shooting, well long distance for the 5.56. I know most will say to go with the .308 or AR10 but for some whacked reason I want to get as much as I can distance wise out of an AR15 platform. So, having said that here is where I'm at in this journey right now.
I was going to start with a factory built rifle that was meant for this like the DPMS Mini SASS. Unfortunately I can't seem to find one anywhere in this area. The DPMS Mini SASS is just about exactly where I'd want to start and build on it from there. Since I couldn't find one I started looking elsewhere and thought maybe the Bushmaster Varminter would be a good platform to start with. But just looking at it I already see quite a bit I'd want to change on it or have to add to it. When weighing the cost for what I want to do the Mini SASS is just a much better option. So, now I'm looking for everyone's opinion on two different things. 1. Is there anywhere out there that I could get a DPMS Mini SASS that I may not be thinking about? -or- 2. Is there another platform out there that I should consider for what I want to accomplish? Thanks in advance! Josh |
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I've been extremely happy with my Noveske 18" SPR. I've only shot it out to 800yds so far with great success and I plan on seeing how much further it will go in the next few weeks. Ammo i'm primarily using is Hornady TAP 5.56 and MK262. I was banging a 12' x 6' steel plate consistantly once dialed in correctly.
I've actually heard good things about DMPS barrels but, have no first hand knowledge or trigger time on one. |
| I once tried shooting my DPMS 1-9 twist 20" flat top upper in an F-class shoot 600 and 1000 yards and I was very surprised to see I could hit the black pretty consistently. The wind was light and right behind me so that helped. I used hand loads of 75g Hornady with 23.9 g of Reloader-15. So yes it can be done, just don't expect to be competitive. |
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