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Posted: 6/21/2006 3:05:21 PM EDT
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I started out researching a DPMS 260 as my first AR, the bad out weighs the good from the input I can gather about DPMS. I went to Bushmaster that has a good rep in C/S, about a 6.5 to come out. They responded that no 6.5 was in there future plan but a 6.8 spc would be out in Aug. I am looking for a long range accurate shooter (600yds+) in a AR. Hunting other than varmints is not a issue. Maybe I should go for a Bushmaster in 223 with a fast twist like 1:7, as I have lots of 223 brass. What say this board to a old salt that shoots rather than golf. Jim |
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JimIowa: It sounds to me like you really should go with the 6.5 and the 223. Why not get one lower receiver and a complete upper receiver group for each caliber. Or you can always go with a complete rifle for both calibers. The 6.5 will shine at the longer ranges and hunting, for closer in the 223 will be good for varmints or just punching paper. Joe |
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Jim as another old shooter, I have found the ease and reliability of the .223 to be a great way to go for a varmit rifle. I have used my 24" Colt CR6724 with a Jewel trigger and big Leupold optics to 1106 yards on Pdogs. The fast twist and heavy bullets are amazing at that range. Until you do a significant amount of shooting at those distances you cannot believe the wonder of the .223. I shoot a 7.62 x 39 Upper as well for more short range power, like whitetail hunting, but the accuracy and trouble free nature of the .223 has to be considered. My 2 cents. Good shooting which ever way you go. |
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