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Which AR-15 firearm is best for hunting?
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<blockquote data-quote="BrandonM" data-source="post: 3459302" data-attributes="member: 6435"><p>I assume he knows. The OP’s question makes me assume he isn’t very familiar with the platform and may not know the caliber restrictions between the AR15 and AR10 pattern rifles. I’m not a hunter by any stretch of the imagination. I went once and shot 2 deer about 50yds from me. I had an 18” AR15 in .223 wylde with a red dot optic. Both deer were hit just behind the shoulder with a basic 62gr soft point bullet and ran about 15yds before giving up the ghost. That’s probably enough hunting to last me a lifetime. </p><p>Having said all that, I think .223 is enough for nearly all Oklahoma white tail deer at the normal ranges we see; however, if you’re hunting elk and might take a 500yd shot I don’t think there is a caliber I could recommend in an AR15 pattern rifle. The AR10 however might have a couple of options.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BrandonM, post: 3459302, member: 6435"] I assume he knows. The OP’s question makes me assume he isn’t very familiar with the platform and may not know the caliber restrictions between the AR15 and AR10 pattern rifles. I’m not a hunter by any stretch of the imagination. I went once and shot 2 deer about 50yds from me. I had an 18” AR15 in .223 wylde with a red dot optic. Both deer were hit just behind the shoulder with a basic 62gr soft point bullet and ran about 15yds before giving up the ghost. That’s probably enough hunting to last me a lifetime. Having said all that, I think .223 is enough for nearly all Oklahoma white tail deer at the normal ranges we see; however, if you’re hunting elk and might take a 500yd shot I don’t think there is a caliber I could recommend in an AR15 pattern rifle. The AR10 however might have a couple of options. [/QUOTE]
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