Customer Reviews for DPMS Sportical .223/5.56 NATO Semi Auto Rifle
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08/26/2023
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Love this rifle, 10+ years and going strong without issue!
03/31/2022
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Amazing weapon. 1000’s of rounds down the tube with no malfunctions.
03/30/2022
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Good entry level carbine for the money. (Not $6k - more like $400).
04/09/2019
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Had this gun for years and still love it. Use brass only and never had a problem. First mag of steel and it didn't like it but that's not surprising. Good deals and shipping.
04/06/2017
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A decent gun at a great price. The buds guns experience was awesome as always. Quick, easy and cheap. Perfect.
12/15/2013
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Very fast shipping. Only took 4 days to receive from the day it was ordered. The gun itself is a perfect starter AR-15. This was my first order from Bud's and it won't be my last. I couldn't be more pleased.
07/05/2013
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Great gun and can't beat the $669 price tag! just got it home and ran 200 shell with no issues at all. Bud's is great as always*****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*****
02/21/2013
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Two months ago you could easily find this gun in your local Walmart for $650-750. I understand that supply and demand have driven these prices up. With that said, I think BUD's has this gun at a fair price (I got it for $1099) is fair when you consider the current supply situation across the country. I have seen this very same gun go $2000 and up and gun shows. As for the gun itself, it is a basic AR. It lacks and ejection port cover and a forward assist. As a Marine, the lack of these items that I am use to becomes a pet peeve but for you average shooter who is not going on combat deplooyments carrying this gun through dirt and mud, this gun will serve its purpose. As for extreeme accuracy, this gun will hold its own. Most shooters do not need sub moa groups but with the right equipment and right skills, this gun will deliver it.
01/06/2013
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Mounted a $50 Red Dot sight from UTG on this thing and it performs very well. No jams or anything. You can do ammo dumps and this thing keeps on eating it up. Sighted it in from 25 meters with the M4 0-25 meter target and was able to keep 1/2" groups in three round shots. I was totally blown away by this. I am not an expert but just a novice and was able to get these results. I was very happy with the gun. The gun is nice and shoots great but beware of the low profile front gas block if you ever want to put on back up iron sights. I intended to mount a red dot sight on here with Back up Iron Sights. ( Rear flip up and front sight flip up ). Unfortunately, due to the front gas block sitting lower than the picatinny rail does, you need to spend a whole lot more money purchasing adapters or a new gas block to get the front sight in line with the rear sight. But that was my fault due to being a newbie and not really knowing what to look for. Shipping took a week to Ohio.
11/20/2012
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This gun is AWESOME. I was worried that it may be a sub-par model, but I use it for varmint shooting and home protection, and it's awesome. If you are going to use a 1'' scope on it, I HIGHLY recommend getting either a riser mount or 1'' raised scope rings. Awesome product. Doesn't have a dust cover or forward assist, but if youre shooting a decent load and dont let the bolt down lightly, you'll never have a problem with that. Great buy. Great gun. I am planning to purchase another.
11/14/2012
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A+. 120 rounds so far and no problems. Great AR for the price.
10/06/2012
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Rifle functioned great (no ftf or fte). The trigger is well above average. Accuracy was 12 inch at 50 yards. I am very pleased with this firearm purchase. I ordered this on Thursday morning and picked it up at my FFLs on Friday evening. Thanks Buds for a great bang for your buck AR and for great shipping time.
09/23/2012
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I slapped a Slide Fire stock and an Eotech sight on mine. It chews through Wolf steel-case 55gr FMJ without a hiccup. Lots of fun in that configuration.
08/02/2012
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This is my first purchase with Buds and everything went as smooth as silk. Finally got around to shooting and it was a blast no ftf or fte,used Golden Bear ammo. Again thanks to Buds and DPMS!!
07/24/2012
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Awesome gun..especially for the price. Fast shipping and very easy to select an FFL. No hard case would be the only complaint I have.
06/09/2012
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This gun was my first Bud's purchase and I am very pleased with how everything went. The gun itself came very quickly and I am pleased with it. It is my first AR style rifle and although it is very basic, it's well built, made in America, and worked flawlessly. Even though you don't get any optics on the gun, for $600 you really can't beat it. Have put about 300 rounds through it without any issue. Looking forward to purchasing more from Bud's in the future!
03/15/2012
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Good gun - good price! I did my research and when one of the ARs on my short list appeared at Bud's at $600 (later dropped to $580 VIP - ahem) - I jumped. ARs are popular right now and good entry level guns are hard to find in stock. I slapped one of my favorite red dot sigts on the Sportical's rail and headed to the range. So far I've only shot 120 rounds of brass 55 gr .223 but that went flawlessly using Federal and Remington. I shot super tight groups on a 50 yd target swinging in the HVAC - FUN!! I can't wait for more range time outdoors at longer distances. Adding some UTG folding battle sights today as backup - remember this gun comes with no sights at all. I got caught up in Bud's recent 'blip' in shipping notifications - no big deal, the gun was heading to an FFL that was looking for it and we connected immediately. Bud's has been extremely busy and they did their best to recover and communicate with all their customers - that's all anyone could ask, eh?? I've been there before and - I'LL BE BACK!!
03/15/2012
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Fantastic weapon for the money.....took about 12 days to get with e-check (including 2 weekends)....everyone @ Bud's very helpful......fired off 120 rounds first full day I had it.....Gun shot fantastic.....Me so-so....discharged 20 years ago so I need practice.....thanks again to Buds.......
03/13/2012
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I ordered this gun 2 weeks ago and i am overall very pleased. I was hesitant to buy an AR at this price but the other reviews on Bud's encouraged me to buy it. I just put 200 rounds through it yesterday with no jams-no problems. For those who are unaware, the receiver is stamped with 223/556 and the barrel is stamped 556, 1-9, which I was unsure about when i purchased it. Comes with a case and 2 throw-away mags. This gun seems to really like magpul pmags which aren't on this site for some reason. Also, the stock kind of feels cheap but new ones are cheap enough to look the other way. I gave this 5 stars anyway because its a really nice rifle for what I paid for it. No forward assist/dust cover as previously stated. FYI - No sights at all - just rails. If you are buying an AR to trick it out or just for target shooting this gun is the one. Just think of it as a base model AR. This gun is an awesome one for the price. I'd absolutely buy it again. Bud's was awesome.
02/14/2012
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Awesome rifle. No Issues at al
01/30/2012
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received the gun last week, ordered on a friday received in on the following wednesday. wanted to wait to write a review until i actually shot it. put about 400 rounds down range without a single jam... overall a great gun at a very reasonable price. the only downfall why i marked it down is that the rifle does not have a dust cover or a forward assist button on the rifle like the typical ar-15's. really not a big deal unless you have it in the desert or in dirty conditions but yeah. great gun, great price, very pleased.
01/05/2012
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I got this gun today put about 100 rounds threw it, shoots great. It comes with a hard carry case and 2 30 round magazines great deal, fast shipping
11/17/2011
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Great gun...even better price! You will not be disappointed.
09/05/2011
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For the price I cannot complain. Put several hundred rounds through it with no problems except 1 FTF, but anybody who has shot an AR has experienced at least 1 light primer strike at some time. A forward assist and dust cover are not needed unless you don't take care of your rifle or trudge it through a lot of mud or sand. I haven't been able to get moa groups at 100 yards but I was also using some federal and remington ammo I found for cheap. Hopefully I can tune up a load to get sub moa groups. I have a Nikon Prostaff 2-7x32 on it with High Leupold Rifleman rings, the stock needs to be several clicks back to get the proper eye relief. The included magazine drops free no problem and I have several Thermold 20 round mags that do not drop free, no big deal for me because I am not a competitive shooter. And one final note, don't be surprised at how atrocious this trigger is. I have never heard of an AR with a good trigger from the factory, this is a big possibility of why I cannot get moa groups so a new trigger is highly recommended. Great starter AR. Stay safe and happy shooting!
08/06/2011
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Im happy with every bit of this transaction. Great Gun! Great Service!