Evaluating this DPMS AR-15 as possible competition rifle for CMP military rifle?

[GeorgiaShooter]

Does anyone with CMP style match experience have an opinion whether this AR would work in competition? At this point I've only used older war rifles (03-A3, M1) but always considered build a modern rifle. I'm in no hurry but this AR showed up like new in the shop where I work. It's not exactly what I would build but I thought I might ask for opinions.

 

[greg vess]

DPMS rifles with bull barrels are fairly accurate but I would consider building one so you can cherry pick your barrel and critical parts. I know BCM made a 410 stainless barrel ( harder than 416 stainless ) and it was a dedicated marksman barrel made to spec of the military marks barrels. However the one I purchased had a very tight chamber and would only run 5.56 ammo.

Will you be shooting .223 or 5.56 ammo? That will make a difference. I would strongly suggest a build with a Ranier Arms Ultra match barrel because they are incredibly accurate. Or buy a shelf gun and swap out the barrel with the RA barrel. Those barrels are no joke when it comes to accuracy.

I am not familiar with the competition you were talking about but I would want the most accurate rifle I could get going in. DPMS is not exactly at the top of the heap by any stretch of the imagination. I think you would be better served building your own and selecting your Barrel, BCG and trigger since that's where the heart of the rifle is at. If it comes to a shelf rifle then RRA would be a good compromise without breaking the bank. I personally would build one using a barrel with a 1 MOA guarantee. At least you will have half a chance in lieu of a budget rifle and taking your chances. Just some food for thought.

 

[GeorgiaShooter]

Much appreciated sir.

 

[AI-AR10-Dan]

My recommendation would be to get a purpose built complete upper, a good trigger, generic parts kit and lower with A1 or A2 grip and stock. White Oak Precision or Compass Lake would be my recommendations for an upper. Current rules allow for use of a 4.5 power scope. After more that twenty years shooting irons in competition I finally made the transition to scope May '23. After months of research and trying several friend's rigs I opted for the Leupold Firedot 4.5 and really love it, Natchez had them on sale for under a grand last month. Back in the day I legged twice with the cheap barrel from WOP. You'll need a some mk262 box ammo minimum to compete at 600yrds if you don't hand load.

Highpower competition just got easier and the matches 90min shorter at Riverbend. We went to electronic targets two months ago, targets are lighter and no pit duty. Matches are 2nd Sat of the month. Hit me up if you have any questions, hope to see you on the range!

CMP rules governing rifles here https://thecmp.org/rulebooks/

 

[greg vess]

My recommendation would be to get a purpose built complete upper, a good trigger, generic parts kit and lower with A1 or A2 grip and stock. White Oak Precision or Compass Lake would be my recommendations for an upper. Current rules allow for use of a 4.5 power scope. After more that twenty years shooting irons in competition I finally made the transition to scope May '23. After months of research and trying several friend's rigs I opted for the Leupold Firedot 4.5 and really love it, Natchez had them on sale for under a grand last month. Back in the day I legged twice with the cheap barrel from WOP. You'll need a some mk262 box ammo minimum to compete at 600yrds if you don't hand load.

Highpower competition just got easier and the matches 90min shorter at Riverbend. We went to electronic targets two months ago, targets are lighter and no pit duty. Matches are 2nd Sat of the month. Hit me up if you have any questions, hope to see you on the range!

CMP rules governing rifles here https://thecmp.org/rulebooks/

I second the Fire Dot. I have shot with those scopes and they are really easy to get on target with. The dot is so fine it really nice to use. It's not like a 3 MOA dot like a red dot reflex site. It's super fine which allows you to place shots right on top of each other if your rifle and ammo will allow it.
Allow me to make one correction to his post. It's White Oak Armament. If you try to look for White oak Precision you'll be looking for the a good while. Unless there's another one I don't know about. White oak armament make some excellent barrels and I have recommended them in the past to other members. You can't go wrong with that suggestion.

 

[GeorgiaShooter]

Thanks, great info. I was able to find White Oak too. My friend and I are slowly getting into rifle competition and working up reloading again. We have 03-A3 and M1s coming along nicely but this is another goal of mine.

 

[AI-AR10-Dan]

Huh, John started his company as Precision and then started the Armament side to expand AR parts and product lines, wonder how long ago he dropped the precision name. I also highly recommend one of his scope lenses, the ghost ring it creates really helps with head position. The circle of the ghost ring, the scope's reticle ring, the circle of the target, and the dot inside it make it like a video game line em up and shoot an X, circle in a circle in a circle with a pin point dot. I shot a 9x sitting the month before last, the lens definitely hastened my transition.