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How good are AR15 type rifles for hunting?
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:05 pm
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:05 pm
I have never been a hunter and obviously I'm not well versed on firearms. I saw an article (from what I assume to be a biased source ) claiming they are terrible as a hunting firearm. Is this true?
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Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:07 pm to mouton
Depends on what you’re hunting.
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:07 pm to mouton
It’s as good as any other firearm.
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:07 pm to mouton
Fantastic hunting rifles
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:07 pm to mouton
Good for hunting hogs from a helicopter
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:08 pm to mouton
Depends on what you're hunting. Small to medium game they're fine. Make great hog guns.
I know some people who use them for wolf, coyote, fox...
I know some people who use them for wolf, coyote, fox...
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:08 pm to mouton
They’re great and the AR10 variant is even better
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:09 pm to mouton
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I have never been a hunter and obviously I'm not well versed on firearms. I saw an article (from what I assume to be a biased source ) claiming they are terrible as a hunting firearm. Is this true?
absolutely fricking perfect for hog hunting.
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:11 pm to mouton
People claim for hogs but unless you are hunting from a helicopter in West Texas then you aren't using an AR. If you are using an AR in the woods for hunting then you are more often than not an idiot and nobody wants to be around you.
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:13 pm to mouton
Lightweight, low recoil, many calibers, easily customized with grips, stocks, sights....yeah terrible for hunting.
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:13 pm to mouton
They're better for keeping a potential suppressive and tyrannical government in check.
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:16 pm to mouton
I hunt with my 5.56 all the time. I stalk, and the modular style of the AR makes it very easy to carry around through sometimes thick brush.
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:17 pm to mouton
Depends on what you're hunting. The standard AR-15 is chambered in for .223 Remington or 5.56mm, but many AR makers offer are quite a few different caliber variations, including, but not limited to: 7.62X39, 6.5 Creedmore, 6.8 SPC, .243 .300 Whisper, .50 Beowulf, .458 SOCOM and more. You can even find AR-15s chambered in common handgun calibers such at 9mm, .40S&W and .45ACP to name a few.
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:23 pm to mouton
Good for hogs that can be in larger groups, still takes a few to drop them. Not powerful enough for deer
This post was edited on 2/15/18 at 7:25 pm
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:29 pm to mouton
they're great for boars
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:31 pm to mouton
Not the best for large deer or elk due to their relatively small caliber bullets, but they are perfect for hogs, squirrels, wolves, coyotes, etc.
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:37 pm to mouton
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How good are AR15 type rifles for hunting?
Depends on what you're hunting and how much challenge you want.
Keep in mind, however, having quicker firing (compared to bolt action or bow hunting) means less likely to leave a wounded animal running into the woods and suffering.
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:44 pm to mouton
Concern question, solid
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:46 pm to mouton
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How good are AR15 type rifles for hunting?
Not bad at all, but I have mine in case there is a black swan event where I need to kill people in self defense, that’s why we have the 2nd Amendment you may note.
Posted on 2/15/18 at 7:47 pm to mouton
AR15s are a little light in the britches unless you’re varmint hunting. AR10s are fine hunting rifles for most large game.
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