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Recommend me an AR, preferably larger than a .223
Posted on 2/4/15 at 4:51 pm
Posted on 2/4/15 at 4:51 pm
Bonus season is in March, and it would be unamerican of me to put my whole
Bonus in a savings account. So id like to get myself a nice pig gun. Now i know absolutely nothing about AR's, but would like to learn. Does anyone have any recommendations on different makes and models, whats a good caliber for shooting pigs (.223 just seems too small to me, but i could be wrong). Whatchya got OB?
Edit: try to keep it under $1500 if possible
Bonus in a savings account. So id like to get myself a nice pig gun. Now i know absolutely nothing about AR's, but would like to learn. Does anyone have any recommendations on different makes and models, whats a good caliber for shooting pigs (.223 just seems too small to me, but i could be wrong). Whatchya got OB?
Edit: try to keep it under $1500 if possible
This post was edited on 2/4/15 at 4:54 pm
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Posted on 2/4/15 at 5:01 pm to Spider John
My next gun will probably be an M&P 10
quote:IMO the purpose of an AR is to go out and have some fun shooting many rounds. Shooting will get expensive when you get into the larger calibers
(.223 just seems too small to me, but i could be wrong)
This post was edited on 2/4/15 at 5:03 pm
Posted on 2/4/15 at 5:03 pm to Spider John
SR-25
Posted on 2/4/15 at 5:06 pm to Hammertime
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SR-25
goal is under $1500
Posted on 2/4/15 at 5:07 pm to Spider John
Buy a 5.56 AR at $600 and play around with it. If you like it, you can add a .300 blackout upper (15 second change) or buy a .308 (completely different gun) ARs are like LEGOS for adults...
Posted on 2/4/15 at 5:08 pm to ChatRabbit77
Could go halfsies and then go halfsies again
Posted on 2/4/15 at 6:05 pm to Spider John
CMMG MK3 are around $1500, can find some used if you look for cheaper.
DPMS G2 308 rifles have been getting awesome reviews and have some compatible parts with AR15s. Im seriously debating getting a DPMS G2 Recon. You can find them new around $1200.
DPMS G2 308 rifles have been getting awesome reviews and have some compatible parts with AR15s. Im seriously debating getting a DPMS G2 Recon. You can find them new around $1200.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 6:19 pm to Spider John
Daniel Defense 300BLK
CMMG Mutant 7.62x39
DPMS Recon 308
CMMG Mutant 7.62x39
DPMS Recon 308
Posted on 2/4/15 at 6:22 pm to wickowick
is 5.56 mm ammo tough to find?
Posted on 2/4/15 at 6:33 pm to Spider John
No it is the round the military uses. 5.56 is the same shape, or almost so, as the .223. The 5.56 shoots at a higher pressure and any 5.56 gun shoots .223 also.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 6:45 pm to Spider John
I can sell u a brand new 300 blk out upper
Posted on 2/4/15 at 6:50 pm to Spider John
6.8spc - I may know where one for sale is
Posted on 2/4/15 at 6:57 pm to Spider John
I have killed more than 200 hogs with my DPMS Panther 308. You can't go wrong with DPMS. I got mine tricked out with all the night vision stuff from Jagerpro.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 7:37 pm to Spider John
Rock river arms. LR-8 elite. Bad arse gun .. .308calibur
Posted on 2/4/15 at 7:50 pm to Tigers smash Bama
I haven't shot anything breathing thing with my 6.8 yet but it's going to be a bad arse round.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 8:25 pm to bbvdd
Kinda hikacking. Tell me tge differnces between 6.8 amd 300 blackout. Looking for a new hog gun. Already have lower.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 9:06 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
quote:
Daniel Defense 300BLK
Posted on 2/4/15 at 10:07 pm to Kill Switch
I have a sig715 that shoots .308 that I bet would slay some pigs. They also make a Sig mcx that is changeable from s 223 to a 300blk to a 7.62x39. They are a little over your budget tho.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 10:12 pm to Spider John
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Posted on 2/4/15 at 10:52 pm to Spider John
Here are some factors to consider:
1. Cost
2. Purpose
And my explanation:
1. I always suggest hunting hogs with a 5.56. Why is that exactly? Because I don't think they are worth more money than that. They reproduce like cockroaches and are numerous. If you were to sit in a hunting stand and go for a one-shot kill, I would suggest something larger than 5.56. But if you plan on mowing down groups of them, I would suggest a 5.56. You can put more rounds down range and get back on target quicker. If it takes 5 rounds of 5.56 to put down a hog, it's still cheaper than 2 rounds of 6.8 SPC.
If you want a dual-purpose gun (like hogs AND deer) I would suggest getting an AR10 instead. "AR10" is the term used to describe any AR chambered in .308, in the most basic sense. Some of the guns listed up there ^ are great AR10s. My personal favorites are the S&W M&P10 and the Ruger SR762. Great rifles.
2. This also harps back to #1 since price of ammo will factor. If you're going for a gun you don't mind shooting the hell out of, I would go with a 5.56. Cost per round will be much cheaper than an AR10. If you want a hog/deer gun, I would suggest an AR10 though.
I am not a huge fan of 6.8 SPC or 6.5 Grendel for hog hunting. The reason is mainly cost. These are significantly more expensive than the larger 308 round. If you plan on hunting from a stand and just shooting one, these wouldn't be a problem. But again, if you're going for eradication, I would say stick with a 5.56. Or 308 if you have deep pockets.
1. Cost
2. Purpose
And my explanation:
1. I always suggest hunting hogs with a 5.56. Why is that exactly? Because I don't think they are worth more money than that. They reproduce like cockroaches and are numerous. If you were to sit in a hunting stand and go for a one-shot kill, I would suggest something larger than 5.56. But if you plan on mowing down groups of them, I would suggest a 5.56. You can put more rounds down range and get back on target quicker. If it takes 5 rounds of 5.56 to put down a hog, it's still cheaper than 2 rounds of 6.8 SPC.
If you want a dual-purpose gun (like hogs AND deer) I would suggest getting an AR10 instead. "AR10" is the term used to describe any AR chambered in .308, in the most basic sense. Some of the guns listed up there ^ are great AR10s. My personal favorites are the S&W M&P10 and the Ruger SR762. Great rifles.
2. This also harps back to #1 since price of ammo will factor. If you're going for a gun you don't mind shooting the hell out of, I would go with a 5.56. Cost per round will be much cheaper than an AR10. If you want a hog/deer gun, I would suggest an AR10 though.
I am not a huge fan of 6.8 SPC or 6.5 Grendel for hog hunting. The reason is mainly cost. These are significantly more expensive than the larger 308 round. If you plan on hunting from a stand and just shooting one, these wouldn't be a problem. But again, if you're going for eradication, I would say stick with a 5.56. Or 308 if you have deep pockets.
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