AR for hog hunting

[MrShooter]

Then let me clarify, my gun was to shoot hogs and dogs under 150ish yds. There was no point in getting the Valkyrie even though I wanted one. If I wanted to hunt with precision at long range, I have custom guns that will put a Valkyrie to shame.

There’s no point in a Valkyrie for a gun with the purpose of close range shots. Which is why I went 300blk

 

[MCVetSteve]

Then let me clarify, my gun was to shoot hogs and dogs under 150ish yds. There was no point in getting the Valkyrie even though I wanted one. If I wanted to hunt with precision at long range, I have custom guns that will put a Valkyrie to shame.

There’s no point in a Valkyrie for a gun with the purpose of close range shots. Which is why I went 300blk

There is a purpose for someone on a budget. Say someone like me who already has an AR as an “any time I need a rifle” rifle, but would like to have more versatility than a 16” 5.56 AR can offer. A 20” upper in 224 Valkyrie might be just the ticket, which is why I’m seriously considering one.

 

[D. Hargrove]

I like the 224 Valkyrie in theory, but am considering a 6.5 Creed to fill both the ballistics need and the range.

 

[dennishoddy]

I like the 224 Valkyrie in theory, but am considering a 6.5 Creed to fill both the ballistics need and the range.

check out the 6.5-.300 Weatherby. They had one in a drawing at the NRA Banquet tonight. I sure wanted to win that screamer.

 

[D. Hargrove]

check out the 6.5-.300 Weatherby. They had one in a drawing at the NRA Banquet tonight. I sure wanted to win that screamer.

Yep, one of the few guns that velocity equals energy.... Ya would have to win it and the ammo to afford it...lol

 

[dennishoddy]

Yep, one of the few guns that velocity equals energy.... Ya would have to win it and the ammo to afford it...lol

I didn't look at ammo prices, as I reload, but dang that thing is a beast with 140 grain bullets.

 

[MrShooter]

There is a purpose for someone on a budget. Say someone like me who already has an AR as an “any time I need a rifle” rifle, but would like to have more versatility than a 16” 5.56 AR can offer. A 20” upper in 224 Valkyrie might be just the ticket, which is why I’m seriously considering one.

Someone on a budget, who is shooting past 100 yards, yes. But as I said in my post, I’m not.

PSA has Valkyrie uppers for $499 which is the cheapest I’ve seen but quality is definitely a crap shoot. If you’re really on a budget the Ruger American in 6mm/6.5/300wm/etc can be had for $350.

 

[O4L]

Someone on a budget, who is shooting past 100 yards, yes. But as I said in my post, I’m not.

PSA has Valkyrie uppers for $499 which is the cheapest I’ve seen but quality is definitely a crap shoot. If you’re really on a budget the Ruger American in 6mm/6.5/300wm/etc can be had for $350.

Some people, such as myself, just prefer the AR platform.

The 5.56/.223 caliber meets 99% of my needs but I'm always interested in what else may be available.

 

[beastep]

I wouldnt really consider the 224 for pig hunting under 200 yards unless i already had one. No way i would buy one for that purpose. Just too small a bullet.

 

[dennishoddy]

Some people, such as myself, just prefer the AR platform.

The 5.56/.223 caliber meets 99% of my needs but I'm always interested in what else may be available.

Me too. I've killed a truck load of deer with a 55 grain soft point. Over 8 million humans have succumbed to a 55 grain FMJ.