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    Default DPMS or CMMG bargain bin?

    CMMG bargain bin - $702 'out the door' (includes bargain bin M4, A3, no warranty), 4 tapco mags, shipping and transfer)

    DPMS sportical - $696 'out the door' (includes 223 AR, unknown upper at this time, DPMS 3 year warranty, shipping and transfer)


    Neither have sights...have read benefits of both but it's nearly 50/50...the warranty may be the deal breaker though


    thoughts? any other directions?

    this would be my first AR, looking for a plinker

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    Default Re: DPMS or CMMG bargain bin?

    I wouldn't personally buy any gun from a bargain bin. Especially not an AR-15.

    I'd spend the $150-200 extra and get one that's right and has a lifetime warranty.

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    Default Re: DPMS or CMMG bargain bin?

    I picked up a DPMS Sportical in 7.62x51 and it's been fine. I have about 500rds through it. It's been accurate and realible. I also have one other DPMS AR15 with a 20in bull barrel and no problems maybe 1k rds through the gun. The only thing a Sportical doesn't have is a dust cover. Since I'm not planning on doing any combat in the desert it's not a big deal.
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    Default Re: DPMS or CMMG bargain bin?

    I'd be sure to get the AR in 556 if I were you, that way you can shoot either.

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    Default Re: DPMS or CMMG bargain bin?

    sportical doesnt have the forward assist either...dont know if that makes any difference to you or not
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    Default Re: DPMS or CMMG bargain bin?

    While I don't have any experience with either of the two you are looking at, I thought I might throw out an alternative.

    It seems to me that prices on AR parts are really coming down right now so I decided to put together one of my own.

    I just kept my eyes on a few classified pages and first bought a brand new Bushmaster lower for 250 dollars. A couple weeks later I purchased a complete slightly used Colt upper for 550.

    While I can't speak to the quality of the 2 you mentioned, I do know the quality of the parts I purchased.

    Just something to think about.

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    Default Re: DPMS or CMMG bargain bin?

    Quote Originally Posted by CDyer77 View Post
    sportical doesnt have the forward assist either...dont know if that makes any difference to you or not

    Yeah.. While I think they are decent gun, I'd spend few more $$$, and get the good one, unless your just looking for something to build it on..
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    Default Re: DPMS or CMMG bargain bin?

    If I were just looking for a plinker, I'd take a new w/ warranty over used w/you're on your own.

    After 1000's of rounds through the AR's I've had over the years, I really can't remember ever using the forward assist.

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    Default Re: DPMS or CMMG bargain bin?

    Quote Originally Posted by CDyer77 View Post
    sportical doesnt have the forward assist either...dont know if that makes any difference to you or not
    I forgot about the jam assist.
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    Default Re: DPMS or CMMG bargain bin?

    Quote Originally Posted by 39flathead View Post

    After 1000's of rounds through the AR's I've had over the years, I really can't remember ever using the forward assist.
    I dont ever remember using mine either, but I think of it like 4 wheel drive - when the time comes that you need it, you'll certainly wish you had it!
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