Your input is needed

[jimmy t]

I've been looking at the DPMS Panther 308 long range sportical for a few years, and would like you input on the quality and accuracy of this rifle.
Classic Arms sells them for $899.95. Can they be had for a better price elsewhere. Any Information would be nice.

[00redZX-6R]

I have an AR-10A2. I love the rifle. Only thing that I regret was not gettign a flattop for a scope. Ammo price of .308 sucks as well.

[patjsimpson]

I am in the process of building a DPMS style 308... I think the price is right but I wanted a 20 inch barrel with 5r rifling so I decided to build mine.

I went with the mostly DPMS parts and a tactical machining 80% 308 receiver. Just waiting on my barrel to be built and sent to me so I can finish it up. Also Magpul is selling some of their nice mags for the DPMS style systems so that is also a big plus.

[tanvil]

My LR308 is highly reliable and deadly accurate out past 1000yds. After buying it years ago when they first introduced it, I sold my Armalite AR10's off and never looked back.

[tanvil]

Originally Posted by patjsimpson

I am in the process of building a DPMS style 308... I think the price is right but I wanted a 20 inch barrel with 5r rifling so I decided to build mine.

I went with the mostly DPMS parts and a tactical machining 80% 308 receiver. Just waiting on my barrel to be built and sent to me so I can finish it up. Also Magpul is selling some of their nice mags for the DPMS style systems so that is also a big plus.

Is the TM 308 drilled for DPMS or Armalite uppers? The website didn't say but they are not interchangable.

[woodey]

Originally Posted by tanvil

Is the TM 308 drilled for DPMS or Armalite uppers? The website didn't say but they are not interchangable.

They are for the DPMS upper

[willie]

Originally Posted by jimmy t

I've been looking at the DPMS Panther 308 long range sportical for a few years, and would like you input on the quality and accuracy of this rifle.
Classic Arms sells them for $899.95. Can they be had for a better price elsewhere. Any Information would be nice.

If you are refering to the DPMS 16" Sport Tactical A3 with 2 mags, sling and hard case, R Guns has them for $840. If you want to cheap out this is it. The following is just my opinion.... An AR15 can be built in a cost effective manner to suit a users needs and wants because of so many vendor options available at competive prices. BUT IMO the AR10 can't be built with off the shelf parts in a cost effective manner cuz of the vendor issues. It is more cost effective to buy a turn key LR308 rifle with the extra mags from RGuns and removing and replacing your custom parts them selling the extras or using them on another build. I hated my trigger, pistol grip and was able to use them on another build. Those of you that don't like factory mags can sell 2 dpms mags on GB and buy 3- 4 magpuls. Last note I will admit that the RGun people are jerks on the phone but I have always received what I ordered. I can and do like building my own receivers and custom parts but not when quality parts are available at modest prices.