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Been thinking about getting rid of a couple of rifles of mine an just kitting out a neat AR15 in 223 cal.
who goes hunting with these rifles and rates them in dense bush, open country etc etc
been really interested on some feedback on this one.
Cheers Guys :-)
.223 calibre in the right hands is lethal. I shoot most of my deer with a .223, projectile choice and shot placement is key. Deflection in thick bush is an issue to consider, not that I have experienced it. Open country shots out to 250m or even 300m is not difficult with practice. You would have to accept that you will need to let some animals walk away, as the opportunity for a good shot may not arise. I don't use my 223 in the roar, big fired up stags, shots under pressure are generally combos to avoid.
From all accounts new good branded AR-15s are pretty accurate rifles, so placing a shot in the right spot is not going to be an issue in the right hands. They are very ergonomic, light, handle well etc., so carrying one is easy also. Reliable, so no problems there. The only pitfall some would see with hunting with one in bush would be having to carry it loaded and on safe, as you can't chamber a round quietly, in open country you would probably carry on an empty chamber. They have very reliable safety mechanisms so personally don't see loaded carrying as a major negative factor. I would use one if I didn't already have a nice .223 that I love shooting with.
Have a read of this thread....Quote:
Originally Posted by wattee
http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...ng-mssa-10762/
Shot a couple of goats at 250yrds+ on the weekend down the in the King country, my LITE HUNTER in 308 is currently my go to gun.
and I see they have just launched a Gen II version
I tend to agree here. Carried one with a round up the pipe during several exercises and never had an issue, nor did anyone else I worked with.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshC
Also, that Lite Hunter is looks pretty sweet. Wish I could hunt with an AR.
Hendrik, thats a neat rifle mate, might have to have a looksee......Quote:
Originally Posted by Hendrik470
Mines so light it practically carries itself, eh VC !!!! :) :) :)
I just need to remove the heavy supressor now but can't get used to not using it. Don't like the blast without it
Put some barrel where the suppresor is and there won't be much blast.
I have a 20 inch barreled one too, remember you picked it up and said some bad words. Barrel like a truck axle, I really would need a gun bearer fulltime if I used it.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
On another note I just brought 2 boxes of .223 ammo (for hunting cause I can't be bothered changing my press over from .45 and all my loaded .223 ammo has VMAX proj's)
Farrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrk $44.99 a box, better not miss. First time I have brought factory ammo in 10 years, might be another 10 till I get over the shock
Hope you bought hornady so it'll at least be accurate ish and you can reuse the cases
A good friend of mine has an NEA 14.5" which is practically another limb for him. It is literally the only gun he uses. Has shot lots of goats and a few deer with it. His particular rifle is extremely accurate, best group to date is a 10 shot 11mm group at 100m if I recall. I've seen him pull off some amazing shots with it.
I have used then almost exclusively over the last couple years and reckon they are damn near perfect for what I do.
Just as a fyi sort of thing.
The old man has used whinchester 55gr varmint on deer exclusively on deer out of his 223 for years.
Often remarks it makes more mess than his 3006.
Hey bud, if you like the AR platform i recommend an AR10. Little bit more weight but a lot more stopping power!Attachment 19016Quote:
Originally Posted by wattee
Federal Fusion 62gn proj'sQuote:
Originally Posted by kiwi39
The Feds I've put thru my tikka have been all over the place like a mad witch with the shits
Tim
If the 'lite' version is 8lbs bare then what does the heavy one weigh?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hendrik470
Whats ths Twist rate of the Tikka?? My barrels a 1-7 twist. Shoots "minute of small rock" at 180 yardsQuote:
Originally Posted by kiwi39
My heavy AR 223 weighs well over 11lb and my light one is 6 and a bit (with out supressor)
Yep, it is only 1:12, but that shld be enough for a 62 .. Even 69 ...
I've just found the federals to be innacurate.
In one case one of the federals wouldn't even chamber, although that was 243 ...
Tim
My 12.5" is 5lb 13oz without Elcan and suppressor. Add them and it's 8lb 4oz
Very nice, I'll show you mine if you show me yours????? I only have a heavy as Burris 1.5-6 on mine :yaeh am not durnk:Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
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Originally Posted by mikee
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ps9d8db51a.jpg
Owns bones but the Ase can and Elcan are quite heavy. It's hella light and handy without them
wheres the best place to get an AR then best deals and up grades for them? the AR in the last photo GIMP looks nice, where are you hunting here?
Will put up a pic of mine when I get home, I built (assembled it really) a few years ago so a bit of a bitsa, RRA lower and upper with custom barrel, match trigger etc. I originally built it for 3 gun but now gets used for everythingQuote:
Originally Posted by gimp
In my opinion it is best to build your ownQuote:
Originally Posted by wattee
You pay a premium for a Good factory gun, you can build something good for cheaper, roughly comparable to the budget factory guns
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Originally Posted by mikee
Not really a good picture though
I went for an NEA15 14.5inch version for just under $2k which is great value in my opinion.
Have dropped a nice fallow doe (first deer) and a few good roos (also first) so far with it shooting 50gr American eagle ammo.
Have some 60gr American whitetail to try next time out along with some handolads.
The rifle shoots well with an Aimpoint T1 micro, certainly no long range rig but anything within 200m can be harvested with ease.
Overall the most enjoyable $2k I've spent and if I were to start over I would go again with an NEA15. Hope thats useful to ya.
