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    Posted: October/18/2008 at 17:54
I just picked this one up.  Haven't shot it yet, but I will soon!






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nice bro is is rock river?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote helo18 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October/18/2008 at 18:29
Not quite that nice.  It is a DPMS.  Came with a hard case, two 30 rd clips, and a sling.  It has a detachable carry handle.  I wanted that so I can mount a scope at some point, and it has the collapsable stock that I wanted.  I finally decided to get one before the prices went up to the point I couldn't afford one.  Other than playing around with it and maybe the occasional varmint hunt (which I usually take my 22-250) I don't really need it.  I have always wanted one though.  I am going to have a lot of fun shooting it.
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The model is the AP4A  AP4 Panther Carbine 16"
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Now starts the fun of customising it, smith vortex flash suppressor, mag pul  Pmags,  and then there is the cool optics stuff - here is my suggestion:

ARMS40LP ARMS%20#40LP%20Stand%20Alone%20Flip%20Up%20Rear%20Sight%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20 ARMS #40LP Stand Alone Flip Up Rear Sight
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TA442 Trijicon%201.5x16%20Compact%20Acog%20Rifle%20Scope%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20 Trijicon 1.5x16 Compact Acog Rifle Scope
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote helo18 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October/18/2008 at 19:01
Shocked  Very nice, but I think it will be a while till I can afford it.  This is my first AR so I will take any suggestions!
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Actually, I would like some suggestions on a good tac sling for it.
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I love new toys and this one looks like it will bring years of fun.
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Originally posted by helo18 helo18 wrote:

Actually, I would like some suggestions on a good tac sling for it.
 
1, 2, or 3 point sling preference?  
 
Nothing wrong with DPMS AR's in my opinion either. 
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I use the Giles Sling from the Wilderness. They are heavy duty, both the sling and hardware.
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Originally posted by cheaptrick cheaptrick wrote:

Originally posted by helo18 helo18 wrote:

Actually, I would like some suggestions on a good tac sling for it.
 
1, 2, or 3 point sling preference?  
 
Nothing wrong with DPMS AR's in my opinion either. 


2 or 3 point.  I have really only played with a 3 point a little and liked that.

I am headed out in a few minutes to shoot it.  Hopefully I can still shoot on of these babies decently.  It has been a few years.
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http://www.creedmoorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=16166&cat=484&page=1
This is a sling like one would use in NRA service rifle match competition and is very heavy duty but a different beast than tactical slings, still I like it much better than the standard sling.  I would also order a Smith Vortex flash suppressor which is a huge improvement.
DPMS makes a fine rifle - I know you will enjoy how accurate it is on the range. The sight is typically zeroed at 300 meters and I find that if you put the front post on the bottom of the black 200 yd center it hits center then move back to 300yds and split the black center in half with the front post  and it hits center with 69 gr smk.
 
When you order something dont forget to pick up some target pasters to cover holes.


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Welcome to the "Black Rifle" club Andy. I hope that you enjoy spending money........Shocked
Looks like a great find there my friend. Enjoy it. Yippee
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I have already been enjoying it!  They are so much fun.  Cost a lot as you said.

I hope all them black gun discussions wasn't a result of me posting my pics.  I would hate to be the cause of that. Wink
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