I currently own a DPMS LR308, 24" fluted SS bull barrel, all stock. I am considering a trade to a Remington 700 SPS Tactical 20" heavy barrel. While not a DMR, I do have experience with the M24 in the Army so I know its capabilities. I have not spent much time with the LR but don't really view it as a "sniper's" weapon. Any input and why would be greatly appreciated.
700 SPS Tactical vs DPMS LR 308
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Re: 700 SPS Tactical vs DPMS LR 308
Unless you're getting the rifle and cash, you are taking a beating on that trade.
The DPMS is what, about 1100 bucks?
The SPS is 650, tops.
A better, straight up trade would be for s 5R Mil-Spec.
Better action, better barrel. Very accurate out of the box.
Unless you're getting the rifle and cash, you are taking a beating on that trade.
The DPMS is what, about 1100 bucks?
The SPS is 650, tops.
A better, straight up trade would be for s 5R Mil-Spec.
Better action, better barrel. Very accurate out of the box.
Re: 700 SPS Tactical vs DPMS LR 308
The SPS Tactical is a completely different animal compared to the M24 but still a capable system at long range. In regards to doing a trade I wouldn't do a straight up trade...that'd be silly. A used SPS Tactical is about $500 or so, a used LR308 about double that so it definitely be a trade plus cash situation. With the extra cash I'd upgrade the stock and trigger and use what was left for ammo or accessories that are needed.
The SPS Tactical is a completely different animal compared to the M24 but still a capable system at long range. In regards to doing a trade I wouldn't do a straight up trade...that'd be silly. A used SPS Tactical is about $500 or so, a used LR308 about double that so it definitely be a trade plus cash situation. With the extra cash I'd upgrade the stock and trigger and use what was left for ammo or accessories that are needed.
Re: 700 SPS Tactical vs DPMS LR 308
My bad, I don't mean to trade weapon for weapon. My question is, which is a better precision rifle for long range between the two. I'm considering the LR for a 1911, but will replace with another rifle, preferably bolt action. Is outfitting the LR better, or do you prefer a bolt in a comparable price range. $1000 at base or so.
My bad, I don't mean to trade weapon for weapon. My question is, which is a better precision rifle for long range between the two. I'm considering the LR for a 1911, but will replace with another rifle, preferably bolt action. Is outfitting the LR better, or do you prefer a bolt in a comparable price range. $1000 at base or so.
Re: 700 SPS Tactical vs DPMS LR 308
In the past it used to be that with all things being equal the bolt gun would win the accuracy contest however that's not always true now. With a new shooter that's relatively inexpereinced then yeah the bolt gun is going to be more forgiving and yield better accuracy. Due to the operating system of the big semi-auto rifles it's more demanding on the shooter to stick to the fundamentals and execute good trigger control and follow through. Semi-auto rifles have their uses but I tend to gravitate towards the bolt guns for most things.
If you're going to replace the semi-auto with a bolt gun then either of the Remington Tacticals (Standard or AAC-SD) or the 5R's will be more than sufficient. From what I've seen the 5R's are very consistent and very accurate with one of my friends running a bone stock 5R out to beyond 1000 yards quite well. The upside is that if you don't care for the 5R stock then you'll be able to sell it pretty easy and make a couple hundred dollars back.
Some of your buds in the Unit should be able to help too if you have LR questions.
In the past it used to be that with all things being equal the bolt gun would win the accuracy contest however that's not always true now. With a new shooter that's relatively inexpereinced then yeah the bolt gun is going to be more forgiving and yield better accuracy. Due to the operating system of the big semi-auto rifles it's more demanding on the shooter to stick to the fundamentals and execute good trigger control and follow through. Semi-auto rifles have their uses but I tend to gravitate towards the bolt guns for most things.
If you're going to replace the semi-auto with a bolt gun then either of the Remington Tacticals (Standard or AAC-SD) or the 5R's will be more than sufficient. From what I've seen the 5R's are very consistent and very accurate with one of my friends running a bone stock 5R out to beyond 1000 yards quite well. The upside is that if you don't care for the 5R stock then you'll be able to sell it pretty easy and make a couple hundred dollars back.
Some of your buds in the Unit should be able to help too if you have LR questions.
