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Posted: 12/18/2010 5:31:03 PM EDT
| I am in the market for an AR-15. I have a hog problem at my ranch and need to put more rounds down range. I'm a little overwhelmed with all the brands. My budget is $1000 (give or take a little bit). I am interested in new or used (well maintained). Thanks in advance for you help. |
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read this first––––>http://www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id=493 You won't find too much argument over LMT, Colt and Bravo Co
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Might want to check on a Spikes basic set up. This is becoming a pretty standard response for those looking for a basic, high quality rifle for a good price. This would be my choice as well. Really can't go wrong with the Spikes for $800. Also leaves you money for mags and ammo. |
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I shoot a lot of hogs. Though I've shot quite a few with .223, I prefer something a little bigger. I use .308. For a sub $1000 AR in 308, you're basically looking at a DPMS. While not top of the line, they're accurate and reliable for most folks.
If you want to stick with a standard lower, look at 6.8 spc. If you go this way, I'd go BCM. If you go .223, at least get a 1:7 twist barrel so that you can shoot heavier bullets. |
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Sounds like you don't want to build; at most, it sounds like you'd slap an assembled upper on an assembled lower if not just buy a complete rifle.
You're more than likely going to end up with a single stage trigger. It will loosen up over time. The RRA trigger on my AR feels lighter after a couple hundred rounds. You can buy a JP Enterprises reduced power trigger spring set which is supposed to lighten up the pull even more. I plan to try one of those out in the very near future. I'll also recommend a 1:7 twist to enable you to shoot heavier rounds. I'll echo what others have said. NIB, I think your best bet is Spike's or maybe even look at CMMG. I was going to purchase a CMMG, but went LMT instead. I like the LMT a lot, but I think I would have been just as happy with the CMMG. Of course, the LMT does have a two-stage trigger which is very nice. Go two-stage if you can work it in your budget. $1000 isn't going to leave you room for any optics at the outset. So the question is, what kind of iron sight set up do you want. Price will be affected by whether you go with an A2 upper or a railed upper with a carry handle sight or other BUIS. You'll want to think about that to maximize your budget. I'd almost recommend a railed receiver and a basic carry handle sight for starters. You can find a carry handle on the EE real quick. I've seen one recently as low as $15. Needless to say, it sold very quickly. Hunt the EE here. You can pick up some really good deals from honest people selling their well-taken-care-of AR gear at very reasonable prices reflecting true market value. Make the most out of your money. You can't go wrong with CMMG, Colt, BCM, LMT, Spikes, RRA, or any combination of those. If you're patient, you could build yourself a good quality AR with $1000. edited for spelling |
| Daniel Defense is making some really good stuff too.Right now if you go over to smartgunner.com you can buy a Daniel Defense upper for $349 minus the bolt and handguards and it has the cold hammer forged barrel.I personally run BCM but have been thinking about getting the Daniel Defense.But as the guys above have stated you cant go wrong with Spikes,BCM,Colt or Daniel Defense. |
| many guys on here have used the .223 round and it is very deadly on the large hogs. There are many pics under the outdoors forum under hog hunting. I love the hornady 75 grain hpbt bullet that is used by several diff manufacturers. BLack hills, hornady tap, hornady match, hornady practice just to name the hi end loads. Big hogs drop like a rock when shot in the neck or lungs with this load, and it is very accurate and precise out of my 1:9 twist remington r-15. If you are looking for a hunting mainly gun i would reccomend you take a look at the 18" vtr cs model. |
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many guys on here have used the .223 round and it is very deadly on the large hogs. There are many pics under the outdoors forum under hog hunting. I love the hornady 75 grain hpbt bullet that is used by several diff manufacturers. BLack hills, hornady tap, hornady match, hornady practice just to name the hi end loads. Big hogs drop like a rock when shot in the neck or lungs with this load, and it is very accurate and precise out of my 1:9 twist remington r-15. If you are looking for a hunting mainly gun i would reccomend you take a look at the 18" vtr cs model. Interesting.......what kind of groups are you getting with your 75grn bullets out of your 1:9 remington? I stick by what I said.....I shoot hogs regularly and though I've shot many with .223. A little bigger is better, especially on larger hogs. You can hund deer with .223 too, but it isn't ideal. Just carefully consider the right tool for the job. |
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I stick by what I said.....I shoot hogs regularly and though I've shot many with .223. A little bigger is better, especially on larger hogs. You can hund deer with .223 too, but it isn't ideal. Just carefully consider the right tool for the job. I have no experience with hogs specifically but I'd lean toward a larger caliber as well, probably 6.8spc. |
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I've heard great things about the CMMG bargain bin rifles. For hog hunting it sounds like they may be the ticket. |
| This is with lead slead 100 yards hornady tap fpd 75 grain first shot cold bore high to the right, then fired 11 more shots there is one on the barcode top corner of target guess I goofed on that one r-15 1:9 twisthttp://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee397/cdalgo79/223Tp75jpg.jpg |
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This is with lead slead 100 yards hornady tap fpd 75 grain first shot cold bore high to the right, then fired 11 more shots there is one on the barcode top corner of target guess I goofed on that one r-15 1:9 twisthttp://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee397/cdalgo79/223Tp75jpg.jpg Outstanding Group. |
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