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DPMS Panther LR 308


Manufacturer: DPMS
Caliber: 308 Winchester
Capacity: 19
MSRP: $1,169.00
Model #: RFLR-308
Product Link: http://www.gunzoo.com/gun/DPMS/Panther-LR-308

In 2001, DPMS expanded from its share of the .223/5.56mm market, and exploded onto the .308 rifle scene. The LR-308, the first and foremost of the .308 line, and for which the rifle series is named, is a rifle to be reckoned with. So much so that it was named the NRA Rifle of the year in 2005. With a 24” stainless bull barrel, 1 in 10 twist, free floating handguard and a high ride receiver for easier mounting of optics, the LR-308 has gone toe to toe with bolt action rifles and delivered comparable accuracy, with higher magazine capacity and rate of fire. The conventional thought that "only a bolt action could be considered a precision rifle" has been in contention ever since. With numerous upgrades available, the LR-308 is the ultimate long range target and competition rifle.

 

Barrel:

 

  • 24" Length
  • 416 Stainless steel bull barrel
  • 6 grooves, right-hand 1x10 twist,
    button rifled
  • Chamber:

     

  • .308 Winchester
  • Method of Operation:

     

  • Gas operated rotating bolt
  • Bolt & Carrier:

     

  • 8620 steel bolt carrier, heat treated
    and plated per Mil Spec
  • Phosphated steel bolt, heat treated
    and plated per Mil Spec
  • Sights:

     

  • None (mounting optics only)
  • Weight:

     

  • Empty - 11.20 lbs.
  • Length:

     

  • 43.5"
  •  

    Upper Receiver:

     

  • Thick walled, extruded from 6066-T6 aluminum
  • Hard coat anodized per Mil Spec and Teflon coated black
  • No dust cover
  • Snag free design, smooth side look
  • No shell deflector
  • No forward assist
  • Right hand ejection
  • Raised Picatinny rail for easy scope mounting
  • Lower Receiver:

     

  • Milled from a solid billet of 6061-T6 aluminum
  • Hard coat anodized per Mil Spec and Teflon coated black
  • integral trigger guard
  • Aluminum magazine release button
  • Standard AR-15 trigger group
  • Stock:

     

  • Standard A2 Black Zytel Mil Spec w/trap door assembly
  • Handguards:

     

  • Standard length ribbed free float tube.

  • Measurements
    Length: 43.50 in.  Height:  
    Width:   Weight: 11 lbs. 3.00 oz. 
    Loaded Weight(~):   Line of Sight:  
    Drop at Heel:   Drop At Comb:  

    Barrel
    Barrel Length: 24.00 in.  Barrel Rifling: 6 Grooves, Right-Hand 
    Length of Twist: 10 in.  Barrel Type: 416 Stainless Steel Bull Barrel 

    Sights
    Rear Sights:   Front Sights:  

    Trigger
    Action Type: Semi-Auto  Safety:  
    Trigger Pull Weight:   Trigger Travel:  
    Length of Pull:      

    Finish & Materials
    Finishes: Black Hard Anodized  Frame Material:  
    Stocks:      

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