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Posted: 9/29/2001 10:50:55 AM EDT

I just last weekend purchased a Panther 16". I was ging to wait until next year because I want to go prairie dog hunting. Got a little carried away in light of recent events and bought it early. The question is how accurate will this rifle be at 100, 200, 300 yards? Should I have gotten a 20" barrel?

Posted: 9/29/2001 10:51:59 AM EDT

[#1]

I tried to insert pics of gun, apprently it didn't work. How do I insert them on this site?

Posted: 9/29/2001 10:55:43 AM EDT

[#2]

What is the url of the pics?

Posted: 9/29/2001 10:57:31 AM EDT

[#3]

I just copied them from my digital camera to my computer desl top and tried to drag and drop.

Posted: 9/29/2001 11:08:57 AM EDT

[#4]

You need a photo hosting service to upload them to. Webshots is good. [url]www.webshots.com[/url]
once uploaded copy the url and insert.
This will tell you how to post the pics after you have them uploaded
[url]http://www.ar15.com/forums/help/code.html[/url]
scroll to the bottom.

Posted: 9/29/2001 11:21:29 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
I just last weekend purchased a Panther 16". I was ging to wait until next year because I want to go prairie dog hunting. Got a little carried away in light of recent events and bought it early. The question is how accurate will this rifle be at 100, 200, 300 yards? Should I have gotten a 20" barrel?

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DPMS makes a nice rifle! The 16" is praticle for most uses of a defense rifle and fine for small game rifle. 20" would be a better hunting unit. But, hey, it's easy easy to change the upper.

Zaz

Posted: 9/29/2001 11:33:07 AM EDT

[#6]

(http://community.webshots.com/user/dalereed)

Posted: 9/29/2001 11:35:15 AM EDT

[#7]

http://community.webshots.com/user/dalereed(imga0002.jgp)

Posted: 9/29/2001 11:37:05 AM EDT

[#8]

OK H112 I must be retarded. I went to the webshots site, set up an account, loaded pics. Then went to the ar15 help site and got totally confused as you can see. Not much instruction there.

Posted: 9/29/2001 11:38:28 AM EDT

[#9]

The nice thing about AR's is that it's a cinch to change uppers if the one you currently have doesn't suit your current needs. Keep the 16".

Posted: 9/29/2001 11:40:50 AM EDT

[#10]

I paid $760 plus tax. Good price? Does have some type of fluted match barrel.

Posted: 9/29/2001 11:53:59 AM EDT

[#11]

[img]http://wsphotofews.excite.com/001/pE/xh/Qr/O322842.jpg[/img]

[img]http://wsphotofews.excite.com/037/BW/Uo/u7/Be63320.jpg[/img]

That's a nice looking rifle!

Posted: 9/29/2001 11:56:04 AM EDT

[#12]

{img}http://wsphotofews.excite.com/037/BW/Uo/u7/Be63320.jpg{/img}

Just replace the { } with [ ]

Posted: 9/29/2001 11:58:30 AM EDT

[#13]

Hey Hg112 you da man, thanks.

Posted: 9/29/2001 12:02:41 PM EDT

[#14]

No, you bought the wrong gun. Take it back.

Posted: 9/29/2001 12:23:43 PM EDT

[#15]

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No, you bought the wrong gun. Take it back.

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Don't listen to this guy. He has an inferiority complex. I would be happy with what you got.

Posted: 9/29/2001 12:30:14 PM EDT

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Quoted:

Quoted:
No, you bought the wrong gun. Take it back.

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Don't listen to this guy. He has an inferiority complex. I would be happy with what you got.

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DOH![BD]

Posted: 9/29/2001 12:51:17 PM EDT

[#17]

Ain't nothing wrong with a 16" barrel. A buddy of mine's shot half inch groups at a hundred yards, on a bench and sandbags of course.DPMS also puts out some nice uppers. Don't worry, ya did fine.

Posted: 9/29/2001 1:13:53 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
No, you bought the wrong gun. Take it back.

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Speaking on behalf of myself and the entire membership of The Big Dick Club of America We shoot that EXACT gun exclusively!

Posted: 9/29/2001 2:40:53 PM EDT

[#19]

Hey does that mean I am in the Big Dick Club of America? Yeah Baby!

Posted: 9/29/2001 2:48:45 PM EDT

[#20]

ah, a "sweet sixteen"

how many pennies for that one.

really nice!!

Posted: 9/29/2001 2:49:54 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:

Quoted:
No, you bought the wrong gun. Take it back.

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Speaking on behalf of myself and the entire membership of The Big Dick Club of America We shoot that EXACT gun exclusively!

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he may be acting like a pri...er, jerk.

but don't kick him in the...er, while he's down.

Zaz

Posted: 9/29/2001 2:54:14 PM EDT

[#22]

$760 plus tax. Good price?

Posted: 9/29/2001 3:01:12 PM EDT

[#23]

no

Posted: 9/29/2001 3:09:02 PM EDT

[#24]

[>:/]

Posted: 9/29/2001 3:13:34 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
$760 plus tax. Good price?

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What is retail? Is it new? Used? any options? cool case? Extra mags? This is like getting a new girlfriend! Tell us about it!

Posted: 9/29/2001 3:18:37 PM EDT

[#26]

Whats a girlfriend? Bought new, two mags, was on close out (that's why I ask if this was a good price). I have only shot 5 rounds because I don't have any sighting as you can see. By the way any suggestions, scopes, holographic... Need to so something by next weekend. Going up north to shoot the shit out of it.

Posted: 9/29/2001 3:21:17 PM EDT

[#27]

Very snazzy, and I like. I'd be happy with what you got 2. wait a minute that didn't sound right did it? What I mean is. . . Well, looks like you did ok to me.

Posted: 9/29/2001 3:25:44 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:no

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I would be inclined to say fair. Almighty eco-AR15 wizard 1GUnrunner, what would you pay for one?

Zaz

Posted: 9/29/2001 3:26:09 PM EDT

[#29]

Armalite and Bushmaster both retail for high 900 to 1000+ I paid $775 for my M15A2 and thought that was OK compared to what was going around at the time. The bottom line is Do you like it? Do you think you got a good deal? Then you did!

Posted: 9/29/2001 3:31:34 PM EDT

[#30]

Yeah, love it. Just feels good. Kind of like what I remember them girl friend things felt like.

Posted: 9/29/2001 3:43:52 PM EDT

[#31]

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Yeah, love it. Just feels good. Kind of like what I remember them girl friend things felt like.

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Oh By the way. It was my mistake in the first place but they are called "womenz" on this forum. I used the word girlfriend so as to not confuse a junior member.

Posted: 9/29/2001 5:42:15 PM EDT

[#32]

I've got mine set up with a Lepould 3.5x10 Vari-X III. I was shooting p-dogs in western Colorado earlier this year and it worked out fine. I let my dad use my 6.5x20, he told me I would get it back by inheritance. You need a good scope to see the action. It's all about the drama and hang time. [sniper]

Posted: 9/29/2001 5:46:15 PM EDT

[#33]

What would the Leupold set me back?

Posted: 9/29/2001 5:46:39 PM EDT

[#34]

the difference between a 16 inch barrel and a 26 inch barrel is 125 fps. that is the ONLY difference. the longer the barrel the more velocity due to the better burn of the powder.
be happy with the 16 inch.

Posted: 9/29/2001 5:47:55 PM EDT

[#35]

If you have the means put a Trijicon TA-31F on it and roll on!! That is an awesome setup, aims fast and crystal clear. [url]www.swfa.com[/url] has them. Well worth the money!

[beer]

Posted: 9/29/2001 6:09:44 PM EDT

[#36]

Check [lepould.com] and [cabelas.com]

I'm working on getting some p-dog pics up.

Posted: 9/29/2001 6:12:48 PM EDT

[#37]

I live in Michigan. Were is the best state to go to to P dawg hunt? and when?

Posted: 9/29/2001 6:18:29 PM EDT

[#38]

I think nobby has earned a little notariety around here!
[;)]

Posted: 9/29/2001 6:24:10 PM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:
I just copied them from my digital camera to my computer desl top and tried to drag and drop.

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Give us the url to your desktop.[devil]

Hey cool agif.

Posted: 9/29/2001 6:27:24 PM EDT

[#40]

the pics are on page one. HG112 got them from webshots.I posted them on webshots but didn't know how to get them here, he did.

Posted: 9/29/2001 6:38:16 PM EDT

[#41]

Check out the Lower Brule Indian Reservation in South Dakota.

We usually go in the middle of the summer. When the ground gets wet in that area even the indians avoid it.

Check around before you head out, some areas have become protected ie: The Badlands, p-dogs are natural prey for black footed ferrets and they are trying to build the ferret population back up, therefore no hunting allowed.

Posted: 9/29/2001 6:55:08 PM EDT

[#42]

I think some of you guys are full of shit.

Retail is $875 plus $65 for fluting.

Posted: 9/29/2001 6:55:34 PM EDT

[#43]

Hey- If you like the weapon and are happy with it- You bought the right gun! You don't have to satisfy anyone but yourself. [soapbox]

Posted: 9/29/2001 7:04:44 PM EDT

[#44]

Are you happy with the weapon you bought???? How does it shoot- are YOU satisfied? It dosen't matter what we think....[sniper]

Posted: 9/29/2001 7:09:30 PM EDT

[#45]

I wanted to make sure I had a rifle that will hit targets over 100 yards. After I got it I found this site and was seeing comments about short barrels not being as accurate.

Posted: 9/29/2001 7:15:53 PM EDT

[#46]

short barrels are just as accurate as long barrels. they just don't go as fast and that hurts you at longer distances. 350 yards and further. shorter barrels are "stiffer" and have less "whip" to them.

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I wanted to make sure I had a rifle that will hit targets over 100 yards. After I got it I found this site and was seeing comments about short barrels not being as accurate.

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Posted: 9/29/2001 7:21:57 PM EDT

[#47]

Then could I just use hotter ammo to make up for the loss of fps, or does it even matter?

Posted: 9/29/2001 7:31:20 PM EDT

[#48]

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Then could I just use hotter ammo to make up for the loss of fps, or does it even matter?

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Not a good idea to increase beyond max loads. It doesn't matter that much. The Pdogs will be just as dead when a 40gr V-max hits them going 3100 fps vs 3250 fps.

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