The DPMS Prairie Panther is a varmint-hunting-oriented AR-15 featuring a 20-inch stainless steel heavy barrel with 1:9 twist, free-float handguard, and flat-top upper for optics mounting. Optimized for accuracy with light and mid-weight .223 varmint loads. Stainless steel barrel provides inherent corrosion resistance for field use. One of DPMS's primary hunting-market products. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 5.56 NATO Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 2005, USA Weight: 9 oz Overall length: 39.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Precision Shooting