Joe Link
Member
I'm looking to buy a DPMS AR in either .243 or .308 for under $1k before fees. I see them quite often around this price, so that's not a problem. My problem is deciding which caliber and barrel length to choose.
I want this rifle for long range 800+ yard accuracy. I was originally going to go with a standard 24" LR-308 with a nice scope and a bipod, but now I'm not so sure. After looking at their SASS setup, I see it's only an 18" barrel, and with a barrel that short it would really make the rifle much more versatile. I need to know how much accuracy I'd be giving up when going from a 24" barrel to a 20" barrel. The LR-243 only comes in 20" and the LR-308 comes in 16" (not interested), 18", and 24".
About the calibers, I can't deny my love for the .243 round and I'm extremely excited to find DPMS build an AR in this caliber. With the price of .308 surging, that's not as much of a factor anymore. I already have a .243 hunting rifle and I plan on reloading.
So, what do you guys think?
I want this rifle for long range 800+ yard accuracy. I was originally going to go with a standard 24" LR-308 with a nice scope and a bipod, but now I'm not so sure. After looking at their SASS setup, I see it's only an 18" barrel, and with a barrel that short it would really make the rifle much more versatile. I need to know how much accuracy I'd be giving up when going from a 24" barrel to a 20" barrel. The LR-243 only comes in 20" and the LR-308 comes in 16" (not interested), 18", and 24".
About the calibers, I can't deny my love for the .243 round and I'm extremely excited to find DPMS build an AR in this caliber. With the price of .308 surging, that's not as much of a factor anymore. I already have a .243 hunting rifle and I plan on reloading.
So, what do you guys think?