After getting bullet advice from Swampratt and others, I went to a V-Max. Killed a pig with one a couple weeks ago, it was more than satisfactory.
so far for my bullet i think i will stick with the 75 grain hpbt but as always interested in other ideas. the rifle platform i think a light 20 inch upper with no sights? i already have a scope with a bdc that i like and fits the ammunition i have. ring height etc is where it gets foggy for me on an ar?
On my place all the shots will be under 100yds with most closer to 50yds….so when not using the 308 I like my AR with 220gr 300blk out subsonic with the suppressor. I have some Barnes 110gr Vortx for it but I like the quiet of the sub. I have the 220gr zeroed at 80yds ( 4” high at 50 yds)
almost always about 200 yards for me.
Have used AR platforms in 6.5CM, 308/7.62x51, 300SAUM, and others for deer and other hunting. Problem has always been the excessive weight.....LUGGABLE at way over 10-14lbs with optics, sling, loaded. But, I recently bought the Ruger SFAR in 308W right at 7lbs depending on 16" or 20" barrel. Going to give it a try next Fall. Considering running as a straight pull bolt gun. Can reduce weight even more by dumping the buffer, recoil spring, et el running the adjustable gas block on OFF.
the weight surprises me. why are they so heavy?
They are AR10s and you are interested in AR15s.
10.5 5.56 and keep blasting until it stops moving 
you won't get much meat and the pelt looks like Swiss cheese, but that's okay, it's the thought that counts
you won't get much meat and the pelt looks like Swiss cheese, but that's okay, it's the thought that countsyes. i don't need a heavy deer rifle. i was thinking a light weight barrel and a skeleton hand guard. do you think i can acheive this under 8 lbs?
yes Look at Faxon Barrels they make a great pencil barrel.
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