DPMS Panther LR-338

Built on the popular LR-308 platform, the new Panther LR-338 (chambered for the .338 Federal) boasts a new lightweight, extruded A3-style upper receiver, a carbon-fiber free-float tube and a fully fluted 18-inch chrome-moly heavy barrel and slim-line compensator. In addition, the new LR-338 features a milled 6061-T6 aluminum semi-automatic lower receiver, a two-stage trigger, an integral trigger guard and an aluminum magazine-release button.

Other features include a turned-down gas block; sling swivel; lightweight, skeletonized A2 buttstock with trap-door assembly; and a Hogue rubber pistol grip with finger grooves. A hard-coat anodizing and all-over black Teflon coating completes the package. SRP: $1,499. (320-258-4448; dpmsinc.com)