Does anyone hunt deer with a assualt rifle?

[Austrian Hunter]

I don't think that assault riffles are available for the general public??

[denali]

I have a kel-tec RFB, a unique hunting rifle   

http://www.keltecweapons.com/our-guns/rifles/rfb/

I know a guy who shot a bear with that rifle.  Did the trick.

as did I, a small sow, the best brush gun ever designed....period...that'll get the gun guy's going 

[runamuk]

I know people that use them for deer, they are great for coyotes too.

I'm sure somebody is going to chime in and tell you they aren't assault rifles but "modern sporting rifles" or some crap. However, they are most definitely assault rifles because I guarantee the idea and design behind every single one of those rifles was for a military/defense type application.

I say if you want a dual purpose gun that's fun to shoot then why not use one?

then call it a military platform....assault suggests all one does is go around terrorizing people... which maybe is some peoples intent in owning one they think they look all badrearend...kinda like owning a Rottweiler or wearing gangsta looking clothing.... others realize there are some inherent good qualities to these platforms for both target shooting enjoyment and hunting applications.  The qualities that made them a good choice for military are the same that make them a good choice for beating the brush and bad conditions with some forms of hunting.

I like shooting them because they are fun, and some are accurate as can be, I still think they look rather military and ugly to be honest.....but even I got past how much I hated the look and reputation and discovered an amazing platform.  And the AR designation does NOT stand for assault rifle and continuing to perpetuate that fallacy does no favors to the gun owners who want to continue to have these guns available for our personal use.

just saying

[westside bull]

Have a have buddy that should buy one for hunting!

[buckfvr]

I tend to think of them as "tactical" weapons, and have a growing interest in one of the 24" barrel versions dubbed Long Range model by several mfgs...........Just another toy we have the right to own and enjoy......................

[JoeE]

I know people that use them for deer, they are great for coyotes too.

I'm sure somebody is going to chime in and tell you they aren't assault rifles but "modern sporting rifles" or some crap. However, they are most definitely assault rifles because I guarantee the idea and design behind every single one of those rifles was for a military/defense type application.

I say if you want a dual purpose gun that's fun to shoot then why not use one?

then call it a military platform....assault suggests all one does is go around terrorizing people... which maybe is some peoples intent in owning one they think they look all badrearend...kinda like owning a Rottweiler or wearing gangsta looking clothing.... others realize there are some inherent good qualities to these platforms for both target shooting enjoyment and hunting applications.  The qualities that made them a good choice for military are the same that make them a good choice for beating the brush and bad conditions with some forms of hunting.

I like shooting them because they are fun, and some are accurate as can be, I still think they look rather military and ugly to be honest.....but even I got past how much I hated the look and reputation and discovered an amazing platform.  And the AR designation does NOT stand for assault rifle and continuing to perpetuate that fallacy does no favors to the gun owners who want to continue to have these guns available for our personal use.

just saying

Haha...I never once said that AR stood for assault rifle. It stands for armalite. We called them "battle rifles" when I was in the Marine Corps. Like I said, call them what you want, but all you're doing is sugar coating what they are actually designed for. And I don't see a reason for doing that.

If I buy an M1 Abrams battle tank should I call it a "modern sporting vehicle" if all I use it for is off roading and mudding? Or will it still be a tank?

[actionshooter]

However, they are most definitely assault rifles because I guarantee the idea and design behind every single one of those rifles was for a military/defense type application.

Both lever action rifles and clip fed bolt guns were designed and improved upon for military reasons. At what point did people stop considering them military weapons?
 Assault rifles = full auto
 

[grundy53]

However, they are most definitely assault rifles because I guarantee the idea and design behind every single one of those rifles was for a military/defense type application.

Both lever action rifles and clip fed bolt guns were designed and improved upon for military reasons. At what point did people stop considering them military weapons?
 Assault rifles = full auto

  In fact you can throw in muzzleloaders and bows. If you go back far enough most weapons that we use to hunt were developed or at least used for war. So using JoeE's train of thought everything we hunt with is an assault weapon....

[actionshooter]

 "Assault Weapon" is a term the media cooked up to sell TV coverage and newspapers.  If anyone thinks you can walk into a store and buy an "assault rifle", you better look up the true definition.

[runamuk]

"Assault Weapon" is a term the media cooked up to sell TV coverage and newspapers.  If anyone thinks you can walk into a store and buy an "assault rifle", you better look up the true definition.

yep same as the terms puppymill to describe commercial breeding of dogs, and factory farm to describe high density stockyard type farming...if we choose to feed into it we equip our enemies, we can choose to educate.  People see the letter A and the letter R and if they do not know better the media and the anti's have convinced them this stands for assault and rifle I mean its obvious isn't it  as a responsible gun owner isnt it better to educate than to just ignore or worse admonish or belittle those who might not know but might be interested in the reality?

and as was stated almost all rifles etc were originally created for war or for killing people, to win wars gain power etc....only over time did they prove to be useful tools for providing food and later for sport

[snowpack]

If I buy an M1 Abrams battle tank should I call it a "modern sporting vehicle" if all I use it for is off roading and mudding? Or will it still be a tank?

No, it's a modern battlefield tank.  If you buy some plate and weld it up to a bull dozer, you can call it a military style tractor.  The AR rifles have different internals than the battlefield rifles.  They are designed to be semi-automatic and look/feel like military rifles...not provide extreme force multiplication and engage in modern battle.
If I take a ruger 10/22 and accessorize it to be tacticool, is it now an assault rifle...is it any deadlier?

[Gunsmoke]

I'm surprised someone hasn't  posted something like... " you can use them for hunting? I thought there was a limit to how many rounds you could carry."

[turkeyfeather]

However, they are most definitely assault rifles because I guarantee the idea and design behind every single one of those rifles was for a military/defense type application.

Both lever action rifles and clip fed bolt guns were designed and improved upon for military reasons. At what point did people stop considering them military weapons?
 Assault rifles = full auto

  In fact you can throw in muzzleloaders and bows. If you go back far enough most weapons that we use to hunt were developed or at least used for war. So using JoeE's train of thought everything we hunt with is an assault weapon....

WHOA there. Stop saying things like that. I dont need Pelosi coming after my bow. 

[grundy53]

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[runamuk]

However, they are most definitely assault rifles because I guarantee the idea and design behind every single one of those rifles was for a military/defense type application.

Both lever action rifles and clip fed bolt guns were designed and improved upon for military reasons. At what point did people stop considering them military weapons?
 Assault rifles = full auto

  In fact you can throw in muzzleloaders and bows. If you go back far enough most weapons that we use to hunt were developed or at least used for war. So using JoeE's train of thought everything we hunt with is an assault weapon....

WHOA there. Stop saying things like that. I dont need Pelosi coming after my bow. 

well if it has wheels and pulleys and sights and stuff it is obviously an assault bow...duh