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Re: AR-10 Hunting configuration
« Reply #15 on: January 31, 2015, 08:29:51 PM »
No round limit in wa for rifles. I use 10 round for most my hunting.  And have had it full while being checked by Leo
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Re: AR-10 Hunting configuration
« Reply #16 on: January 31, 2015, 10:22:09 PM »
I use a DPMS 3G1 .308 with a Swaro 1-6 scope. Its an awesome combination for in close hunting.
 Using an AR10 in one of the bigger calibers is a great option.

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Re: AR-10 Hunting configuration
« Reply #17 on: January 31, 2015, 10:34:26 PM »
I must have been remembering some old rule that got changed. I remember having to place a plug/stopper in an SKS ( almost 20 years ago) I had set up to hunt blacktails with limiting the mag to 5 rounds.

  Guess I am wrong. Sorry about tossing out bad info.
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Re: AR-10 Hunting configuration
« Reply #18 on: February 01, 2015, 10:16:26 AM »
My next AR10 type build is going to be with a 20" Blackhole barrel chambered in 6.5 Creedmoore.

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Re: AR-10 Hunting configuration
« Reply #19 on: February 01, 2015, 10:27:01 AM »
No round limit in wa for rifles. I use 10 round for most my hunting.  And have had it full while being checked by Leo

Same here, 10 or a 17 round mag in a Grendel. Warden just asked me to drop the mag, he glanced at it in my hand and that was it.

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Re: AR-10 Hunting configuration
« Reply #20 on: February 01, 2015, 10:57:20 AM »
My next AR10 type build is going to be with a 20" Blackhole barrel chambered in 6.5 Creedmoore.


 :drool: :drool: :drool:  I would love to have a 6.5 creedmoor in this platform. 

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Re: AR-10 Hunting configuration
« Reply #21 on: February 01, 2015, 11:07:19 AM »
My next AR10 type build is going to be with a 20" Blackhole barrel chambered in 6.5 Creedmoore.


 :drool: :drool: :drool:  I would love to have a 6.5 creedmoor in this platform.

If you ever decide to pull the trigger, let me know. I get their barrels smoking fast and at a great price. :tup:

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Re: AR-10 Hunting configuration
« Reply #22 on: February 01, 2015, 08:35:16 PM »
Sig 716, it has a factory gas piston installed. Big time reliable. After you go gas piston you won't go back.
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Re: AR-10 Hunting configuration
« Reply #23 on: February 24, 2015, 07:49:44 PM »
Agreed.  SIG 716 if you're on the cheap, if not step up to a SR-25.

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Re: AR-10 Hunting configuration
« Reply #24 on: February 26, 2015, 07:17:34 PM »
As mentioned they are very reliable rifles but the Sig 716 is 9.3 pounds empty for the 16" barrel version, 10.6 pounds for the 20 incher. Add a mount, scope, and few rounds and it's a boat anchor. 

Scroll to the bottom for specs
http://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/sig-sauers-new-sig716-7-62x51-nato/

I handled the PISTOL version and was really surprised by the heft.

If you plan to hike more than 500 yards from the truck, a DI gun with a light profile 18-20" barrel and a plain jane tube handguard seems like the way to go.  I have a couple that are set up this way.  They are plenty reliable and reasonable to carry.


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Re: AR-10 Hunting configuration
« Reply #25 on: February 26, 2015, 08:20:16 PM »
My Ruger SR 762 weighs in at 8.6 pounds for the bare rifle. Accuracy is OK, 1" to 1 1/4" at 100 yards depending on the load.
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Re: AR-10 Hunting configuration
« Reply #26 on: February 26, 2015, 08:26:11 PM »
My vote would be for a Larue PredatAR 7.62 if you want accuracy in a "lightweight" AR

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Re: AR-10 Hunting configuration
« Reply #27 on: February 27, 2015, 05:21:12 AM »
Which big game are you looking at hunting, do you have any AR10 platform already or are you set on having it??

Someone else mentioned it in passing, but if you already have AR15 you could build a 6.5 Grendel upper for one of your existing lowers.  Grendel has great ballistics, shoots a little flatter than 308 out passed 3-400yrds depending on load.  6.5mm is big game legal in WA.  Smaller gun format could let you keep the gun lighter as well as less expensive to build.

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Re: AR-10 Hunting configuration
« Reply #28 on: February 27, 2015, 10:14:01 PM »
Which big game are you looking at hunting, do you have any AR10 platform already or are you set on having it??

Someone else mentioned it in passing, but if you already have AR15 you could build a 6.5 Grendel upper for one of your existing lowers.  Grendel has great ballistics, shoots a little flatter than 308 out passed 3-400yrds depending on load.  6.5mm is big game legal in WA.  Smaller gun format could let you keep the gun lighter as well as less expensive to build.

Whatched a 16" Grendel carbine this last season jam a Mulie in the dirt at 303 yard and a Bull Elk at 411. Same carbine has a one shot stop on a Mulie at 496 yards. It can be done but I'm leaning more towards a 6.5 Creedmoore on th AR10 platform for this coming season.

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Re: AR-10 Hunting configuration
« Reply #29 on: February 27, 2015, 11:17:40 PM »
To keep it light any thoughts to an AR-15 in 25 WSSM.  I've even heard of 6.5 & 7mm WSSM's

http://www.dtechuppers.com/
After the first shot the rest are just noise.

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