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Posted: 10/15/2003 5:28:16 PM EDT
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Just got a transfer underway for a DPMS lower w/ a G27 grip and an Ace skeleton stock. This will be my first AR and I've been thinking of going with either an M4 or a varmint build. What would be a good price on either type of upper (complete) and what should I be looking for? Should I be leaning DPMS for fit/finish reasons? Any help you can give a newbie is much appreciated! |
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The answer to that is yes...so I suppose an M4 setup is preferred until I decide that a varmint setup would be better to meet my needs. In the M4 area, what should I be looking to spend and what should I be looking for in general - build materials, accessories, matching manufacturers, etc? I was thinking of using an A3 upper. |
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That helps! I'm not a huge fan of the stepped M4 barrel unless you have an M203 in your collection. I take it that your lower is post-ban so I would suggest a 16" chrome lined barrel without muzzle brake. My current setup is a Bushmaster lightweight(pencil)barrel on a Colt flat top upper and the lightest freefloat railed forearm I can find(DDI 7.0) with a surefire light and vertical grip. It shoots about 1.5 MOA with most ammo. How much you will spend really depends on how much you read this board. [;)] If you want to build up from parts, Wes at MSTN is a great guy to deal with and can point you in the right direction on accessories, as well. regards, southern |
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