AR Ammo Recommendations for Hunting

[makeithappen]

Something for you to test out.
Or your daughter to test out.

Seriously appreciate the thought you put into this, swampratt! Thank you

 

[CGS1]

For years now I have used Hornady V Max 55 gr. One in the heart or lungs and its done.
Thats what brought this one down.

 

[swampratt]

I just yak a lot.

I have 2 rifles with 1:7 twist 16" barrels AR's and 2 1:9 twist bolt .223 rifles and they all love the 55gr V-Max.
You are not that far from me if you think you want to build some ammo for that gun.
If all the store stuff proves to be inaccurate that is , holler at me and I can give you some to try or meet you at a range like Lexington etc etc.

 

[makeithappen]

If all the store stuff proves to be inaccurate that is , holler at me and I can give you some to try or meet you at a range like Lexington etc etc.

Ha ha, sounds good. I'll try out some different options and let you know how things are going.

 

[CGS1]

For years now I have used Hornady V Max 55 gr. One in the heart or lungs and its done.
Thats what brought this one down.View attachment 114974

Took this one last season, AR in picture. Hornady 55 gr. VMAX, It's a winner for me.

 

[apinchbetter1]

I would honestly be looking for something 62gr or above with a soft point. You having a 1-7 twist will allow you to stabilize up to a 77gr round with no issues.



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[makeithappen]

I'll be trying different weights and makes, for sure. 55gr v-max has a strong vice though. Lol

 

[beastep]

I didnt catch the fact it had a brake on it. Brakes are brutal on the ears. I know normally you dont even hear the shot when you are hunting but that brake will make the kiddo not want to go anymore if she shoots it while hunting and without hearing protection.

 

[swampratt]

Lay in the dirt or perched in a tree and fire a shot with the wind in your face..I have had dirt and dust get in my eyes from the blast shaking everything loose in the tree.
Hate them.
Recoil reduction is not really needed in a gun like that for hunting.
My opinion though.
I shot the 69 gr Tipped match kings and some stuff i the 70+ gr area and the drop and velocity loss compared to the 55gr V-Max was way too much.

When you go shooting get a big piece of cardboard and shoot at it aiming at the same point with your different rounds.
I did that every 100 yards out to 500 yards and the heavy bullets never caught up.
It was like they were bricks falling out of the sky.

 

[makeithappen]

Yeah, the upper came with the break. I've never been a big fan of them. I'll likely get a thread protector and do away with it.