The DPMS Panther 6.5 Creedmoor is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, the long-range precision cartridge that rapidly displaced .308 in competition and hunting in the 2010s. Built on the DPMS LR-308 pattern receiver with a 24-inch stainless barrel optimized for the 6.5 CM's high-BC projectiles. DPMS was among the first major manufacturers to offer a factory 6.5 Creedmoor AR at production pricing. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor Capacity: 20 Year introduced: 2017, USA Weight: 9.3 oz Overall length: 44" Status: Active Intended use: Precision Shooting, Hunting