gdcpony
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I just traded off my Howa 1500 for an AR-15. I wanted something more suited to my current environment and hunting situations, and I figured I'd better get one now while I can. I used to have the time to practice the precise shots and sit all day waiting on the right shot for that 14# rig. Now, I've been requested to turn my sights on yotes in thick cover. Twice now they have come in in pairs and my .257Roberts was unable to keep up. I haven't shot much beyond the 300yd mark in years, and speed has overcame precision in my hunting of varmints. At the same time I have a 20ga H&R that throws slugs to 1"@100 so I can't settle for less from a rifle- the Howa was a 3/8 gun all day long with any ammo under 60gr.
So I have a DPMS lower and a Bushmaster upper. The 20" national match barrel is still too heavy and long. I have secured a collapsible stock and am choosing a new upper for it. I will be selling the current upper (and the A-2 stock) as soon as a new one comes to me (any takers?) so the new one must pull double duty for predators and g-hogs.
I am considering the plethora of choices and to be honest I am unable to decide. I am trying to pick between these options.
1. DPMS A3 16" Bull Barrel Upper With Bolt and Charging Handle for $485.00
I would have precision and maneuverability, maybe a bit heavy on the weight. I have never used a flat top before and am worried about the scope alignment. I could decide later to add the detachable irons, but I barely use them now.
2. DPMS 16" Stainless Bull Barrel A2 Upper With Bolt and Charging Handle for $499.00
About the same with the sights. I wonder how you get the guards off for cleaning. I really like the looks of this one. However, if I go with it and later I hate the sights I can't get rid of them.
3. I could build one using my current receiver and a set of parts for a 16" barrel. Probably the lightest as I would use a standard diameter barrel. This option is merely the result of impatience at having to wait on an upper while I could be building one.
I am trying to combine precision and speed. I am used to lugging allot of weight so that matters little. Its more the length. I will be using a Konus Pro 1.5-5x32 as this scope has impressed me so much I am putting it on all my guns.
So I have a DPMS lower and a Bushmaster upper. The 20" national match barrel is still too heavy and long. I have secured a collapsible stock and am choosing a new upper for it. I will be selling the current upper (and the A-2 stock) as soon as a new one comes to me (any takers?) so the new one must pull double duty for predators and g-hogs.
I am considering the plethora of choices and to be honest I am unable to decide. I am trying to pick between these options.
1. DPMS A3 16" Bull Barrel Upper With Bolt and Charging Handle for $485.00
I would have precision and maneuverability, maybe a bit heavy on the weight. I have never used a flat top before and am worried about the scope alignment. I could decide later to add the detachable irons, but I barely use them now.
2. DPMS 16" Stainless Bull Barrel A2 Upper With Bolt and Charging Handle for $499.00
About the same with the sights. I wonder how you get the guards off for cleaning. I really like the looks of this one. However, if I go with it and later I hate the sights I can't get rid of them.
3. I could build one using my current receiver and a set of parts for a 16" barrel. Probably the lightest as I would use a standard diameter barrel. This option is merely the result of impatience at having to wait on an upper while I could be building one.
I am trying to combine precision and speed. I am used to lugging allot of weight so that matters little. Its more the length. I will be using a Konus Pro 1.5-5x32 as this scope has impressed me so much I am putting it on all my guns.
