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Posted: 11/2/2002 7:36:53 PM EDT

Well I've narrowed my list of new rifle options to Bushmaster Varminter or a DPMS 24". Any opinions on the matter? I held a DPMS today at a very large sporting outfitters and thought is was a bit barrel heavy. Not to much of a problem since its intended use is target/long range varmint stuff...mostly target. One of them will be fitted with a Leupold 4.5x14 50mm ill. duplex rec.
Am I all wrong with the rifle choices? Never owned or fired an AR type rifle so I'm just getting the feet wet.
Thanks!

Posted: 11/2/2002 7:40:24 PM EDT

[#1]

Oh yea almost forgot...
Are there any other butt stock configurations out there? The flat one flet a tad strange.

Posted: 11/2/2002 8:22:18 PM EDT

[#2]

you cant go wrong with either rifle, I have the varminter, GIBrat can get you a better insight, he has 3 or 4. Its a nice shooting weapon you'll be pleased and good choice on optics.

Welcome to the black world of rifles.

Posted: 11/3/2002 5:34:37 AM EDT

[#3]

You will be pleased with either choice. Not to make things more complicated, but I've read many great reports on the RRA Varmint from people on this site.

Posted: 11/3/2002 6:23:17 AM EDT

[#4]

You wont have problems with either, but DPMS has treated my VERY well whenever I talk to them. Heck, I told them I was a fan for life and they sent me a free DPMS print! Can't beat that!
-Marksman

Posted: 11/3/2002 8:13:30 AM EDT

[#5]

Barrel heavy???

Well of course they are barrel heavy. They have a big 24" steel barrel out there in front. Get used to it.

They are both great rifles. I'd also keep the Armalite M15A4(T). Another great rifle.

Posted: 11/3/2002 2:39:34 PM EDT

[#6]

I bought a DPMS 24 Special last spring, over the summer I have put about 700rds through it. I shot groundhogs out to 300yds, and paper at 200yds. It will told 3/4 inch groups at 200yds with reloads. I am very happy with the rifle, the fit and finish is also excellent.

Greg

Posted: 11/3/2002 5:51:45 PM EDT

[#7]

What kind of sights are you sing on those groundhogs?

Posted: 11/3/2002 6:50:42 PM EDT

[#8]

I have the 2002 LEGP. It is a great rifle. I would definetly buy another DPMS.

Bushmaster makes a good rifle also, I use to have a 16" shorty that I wish I hadn't sold.

You should also consider RRA. Though I have never fired one, I have looked over a few and they seem quite decent. Many people on this board really like them.

Posted: 11/4/2002 4:47:57 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
What kind of sights are you sing on those groundhogs?

Bushnell Elite 4200 6x24x40.......The Bushnell/B&L Elite series are excellent scopes,I own several of them and personally would not buy anything else.

Greg

Posted: 11/4/2002 6:44:12 AM EDT

[#10]

Both companys CAN make great rifles. The only problem I've seen here is a disproportionate amount of Bushmasters that have to go back to the factory to be tweaked when new. This is rare for DPMS. I think for a long range target AR, DPMS is hard to beat for the $.

Posted: 11/5/2002 10:06:05 AM EDT

[#11]

I also have to say that my DPMS 24 special has been a great rifle. I would go with DPMS.

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