Howdy from extreme far west TEXAS

[jkarlsruher]

A Big Texas Howdy from the land West of the Pecos and directly across the river from the current murder capital of the world.  I just bought a DPMS RECON 16" LR-308.  It joins my Bushmaster AR15 20" Heavy Barrel.  I have kept the AR15 handy in my Jeep for the past several years when hunting along the border and just roaming the desert.  I felt the need to get some more punch.  Anyway, I look forward to learning from others who have gone this route, and their experiences with the .308/7.62X51 AR platform.  My last 7.62X51 was an M60 and they made me turn it in when I re-crossed the big pond.

JK

[gunjunkie]

Welcome from up in the Panhandle. I reckon you'd need to be well armed down there. I haven't had my AR-10 but for a few months but I am really likein it. There's plenty of wide open spaces up here for long range shootin. On a clear day you can see the back of your head.

[washguy]

Big Texas howdy right back from Big D....so lets go "p dog" huntin....its gotta be your place..all I got is tree rats here in the city! :) Wash

[jkarlsruher]

Thanks gunjunkie and washguy!  I lived in the DFW area for many years and I know all about the shooting oportunities in that neighborhood.  I chased pipelines all across the Panhandle (some pheasant, sandhill cranes, ducks and geese too) in my younger days.  I like the prairie dog idea, but I use my .220 Swift on those guys.  I chose the 16" barrel because I might need the firepower at medium range.  For long range I have a number of options, but my .300 Win. Mag. is my favorite.  Its all good! I do notice a touch of recoil that my AR15 doesn't have, but it is manageable.  It is also taking quite a few rounds to season the stainless steel barrel and pull in the group sizes.  Because I want the rifle to be a "grab and go" tool, I've placed and ACOG 4X on it, so I don't have the same precision as the 6 x 24X on my Swift.  I have also ordered a Chip McCormick drop in 3.5 pound trigger.  The factory DPMS trigger is horrible and crunchy and sounds like an old screen door opening when you start your takeup.

[unforgiven]

Welcome from Indiana brother jkarlsruher.

[washguy]

You pretty much got it down....good trigger...now get a good brake/comp,hmmmmm...but if you are protecting your land maybe a flashider is better? start putting some lead down it!If its new be sure and keep everything lubed up real good...but you knew that :)  Wash

[edgecrusher]

check out the heavy buffer link top help with recoil and functionality, clint knows his stuff. welcome to the site

[TomBruto]

Howdy from far west TX as well, though maybe not as far.  Im in the Marfa Alpine area.  My ar 308 is arriving slowly in pieces.  You can do alot more with a 4x than people would lead you to believe.  Good choice for a go to rifle,  that is how my ar 15 is set up.

[YWHIC]

Got 11 acres south of Van Horn.. maybe I should hire you to watch my new cabin I have being put up in 3 weeks..

[Retired JM]

Welcome from SW OK. Totally agree with switching out the trigger on your DPMS. I've never used a McCormick trigger. I'm interested to know how it works out for you.

[jkarlsruher]

Thank you all for such a warm welcome:-)  I did check out the buffer link and will probably buy the buffer and Armalite spring.  YWHIC, I'll be right there, just make sure the cooler is full when my shift is done.  I hunt on a couple of ranches south of you on the border.  I started packing the AR15 when the druggies started ambushing hunters and ranchers looking to hijack competitor's drug shipments.  No trouble so far, but you never know...it's wild country over there, just like "no country for old men"  be careful in your new place when you hear a knock at the door, especially after dark.

Jk

[YWHIC]

JK.. I'll hit you up you when I get out that way..

Heres my new mini-hunting rig for when I get out there..

FN Upper, 5.56 14.5" Carbine Barrel, Troy 15" Alpha..

The field-drab brown is even.. its just the flash..

I used some pine trees, mesh, etc.. (use RIGHT CLICK and VIEW to see full picture or slider at bottom of this post..)

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[outkastsl]

Nice paint job, I'd like to do something like that one of these days.