Chambered in .223 Remington, the Prairie Panther features a fluted 20" target crowned, 416 stainless steel, match quality heavy barrel, and the reliability and accuracy expected of a DPMS rifle. Utilizing the popular water transfer process, the Prairie Panther Rifle Series showcases mutiple patterns on the upper and lower receivers, the buttstock, pistol grip and free float tube, providing hunters one more opportunity for a successful hunt with choices beyond the customary basic black finish.
Features :
- .223 Rem/5.56 NATO
- 20" Length target crowned barrel in 1:8 twist
- 416 stainless steel heavy barrel fluted and teflon coated
- Gas operated rotating bolt
- Forged 7075-T6 aircraft aluminum alloy upper and lower
- Hard coat anodized per Mil Spec
- Two stage semi auto trigger group
- Magpul winter triger guard
- 30 round magazine
- Dust cover
- Shell deflector
- Round forward assist
- Right hand ejection
- Tactical latch charging handle
- A2 black Zytel stock
- Carbon fiber free float tube
- 7.10 lbs empty
- 38.5" in length
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Introduced in 1964, the 223 Remington is the civilian version of the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge. Although very similar to the 222 Remington it has a slightly longer case and a shorter neck, giving it greater powder capacity and thus higher velocity--which was necessary to meet military penetration requirements at longer range. NOTE: 223 Remington ammunition may be safely fired in any 5.56x45mm chamber, but 5.56x45mm ammunition SHOULD NOT BE USED in a 223 chamber! Standard is a 55-grain bullet at 3240 feet per second, with lighter bullets somewhat faster and heavier bullets a bit slower. The 223 is the most popular 22 centerfire today, and possiby the most popular centerfire cartridge. Ammunition choices are legion, as are choices in firearms. The 223 is an accurate cartridge ideally suited for varmint hunting out to beyond 300 yards, and with heavy-bullet loads designed for the purpose is used effectively by many deer hunters. — Craig Boddington
