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Pros & Cons of using an AR-15 for Deer Hunting
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<blockquote data-quote="TAFKAP" data-source="post: 4520148" data-attributes="member: 7776"><p><u><strong>Pros: </strong></u></p><p>1) Dimensionally, my AR is lighter weight, shorter, and easier to carry than the Marlin .30-30 it replaced. It also can be brought to fire quicker. </p><p>2) Semi-automatic. Maintain cheek weld and hand position for follow-up shots</p><p>3) Modular, customizable, and easy to break down</p><p>4) More ergonomic</p><p>5) Low recoil</p><p>6) Cost. A base model AR-15 can be less than $700 with a decent scope</p><p></p><p><u><strong>Cons: </strong></u></p><p>1) Cost. A customized AR-15 can run well north of $1,200. A base model AR-10 is likely not going to cost less than $1,200. Custom 10's might run north of $2,500</p><p>2) Optics. I've found it slightly more involved to outfit my rifle with a suitable scope, with correct eye relief, that won't hinder the charging handle</p><p>3) Caliber options. People will chastize someone shooting deer with a 5.56. Beyond that, you're stepping pretty steeply into the "custom rifle" realm for larger calibers (.300BLK, 6.5 variants, etc.)</p><p>3a) .300BLK isn't very commercially available anymore. And as the novelty takes hold, then wears off, I expect other variant rounds to be less accessible as well. </p><p>4) It feels like I'm waking up the woods when I chamber a round. There's just no quiet way of doing it.</p><p>5) Basic MILSPEC triggers are horrible</p><p></p><p></p><p>All that to say this: I wish I had upgraded my deer rifle years ago. Absolutely love mine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TAFKAP, post: 4520148, member: 7776"] [u][b]Pros: [/b][/u] 1) Dimensionally, my AR is lighter weight, shorter, and easier to carry than the Marlin .30-30 it replaced. It also can be brought to fire quicker. 2) Semi-automatic. Maintain cheek weld and hand position for follow-up shots 3) Modular, customizable, and easy to break down 4) More ergonomic 5) Low recoil 6) Cost. A base model AR-15 can be less than $700 with a decent scope [u][b]Cons: [/b][/u] 1) Cost. A customized AR-15 can run well north of $1,200. A base model AR-10 is likely not going to cost less than $1,200. Custom 10's might run north of $2,500 2) Optics. I've found it slightly more involved to outfit my rifle with a suitable scope, with correct eye relief, that won't hinder the charging handle 3) Caliber options. People will chastize someone shooting deer with a 5.56. Beyond that, you're stepping pretty steeply into the "custom rifle" realm for larger calibers (.300BLK, 6.5 variants, etc.) 3a) .300BLK isn't very commercially available anymore. And as the novelty takes hold, then wears off, I expect other variant rounds to be less accessible as well. 4) It feels like I'm waking up the woods when I chamber a round. There's just no quiet way of doing it. 5) Basic MILSPEC triggers are horrible All that to say this: I wish I had upgraded my deer rifle years ago. Absolutely love mine. [/QUOTE]
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