Poked around a bit on backpages and saw my panther 308 listed for 2k. Thinking if I could sell it for that much thatd leave enough for a nice custom 223 build along with some leftover money for ammo


I like the 308, its just heavy. Seems like the 308 is more suited to long distance shooting from a rested position. Mine is the short barrel so it kind of defeats the purpose of long range shots.

Ideally id like to have both, but don't have the cash right now for that

If I buit a 223 Id go for something lightweight and build it for durability and closer distance (under 100 yards)

what do you think? Sell it and start over?

This conversation should be a continuation from your original AR posts. Before you sell it this about what you intend this rifle is to be used for.

The .308 platform is good for precision short to long range. Even with a 16" barrel. In the right hands it can reach out to 600 yards and smack a 32oz gatorade bottle. Your DPMS rifle is a bit heavy for hunting in AZ.

A .223 AR in an M4 configuration can also reach 600 yards with a 16" barrel. In the right hands it can smack a watermeon at 600 yards. We've taken hogs at 350 yards with great results.

I think your dilema is that you don't shoot enough to get good with the .308. How will this change with the .223?

My advice would be to keep the DPMS and spend $100-$175 right now and buy a stripped AR receiver. Then, slowly order the parts to build the custom AR you want. Besides, the way the world is right now you can't buy a complete AR for a decent price.

In the meantime go out and shoot the DPMS and get good with it. It will also improve your skills for when you get the .223 AR built.

For targets under 100 yards, consider a 22LR rifle like a Ruger 10/22. An inexpensive practice rifle that can smack jack rabbits out to 80 yrds and paper targets past 100 yards.

Regardless of what you buy/build, make sure you have good optics. Ya can't hit what you can't see. Lasty, go out and practice at least once a month. Marksmanship is a skill that is quickly lost.

Yeah youre probably right

I need to start reloading too, ammo is getting expensive


Thinking maybe a once a month sunday morning practice day would be good