Hunting AR Thread, Built!

[h20hunter]

So...I've got an itch to thin the herd in the safe and get an AR dedicated to big game. What I'm interested in hearing about is what you hunt with. Caliber? Did you build? Off the shelf? Range you feel you have lethality? I can and do reload so that is an option. I like the look of the DPMS .308. I'll a big enough guy that I can handle a little more weight and frankly, I don't cover enough miles that the weight of an AR10 is an issue. For covering long distance I've got my trusty .270 that is ultra light. Recommendations if you have had one built are appreciated. Budget wise I think under 2k for the gun itself.

[jay.sharkbait]

This should be fun....

I would build my own using Aero upper, lower and bolt carrier group and a Criterion or JP barrel.

I would also consider .260,6.5 Creedmoor, 338Fed or 358 Win instead of .308.

Range is up to you.

[EmeraldBullet]

It's my first year hunting but I use my sig m716. I have a trijicon scope with a reddot on top of the scope. I also added a foregrip and replaced the trigger with a blackrain 3 lb. I will let you know how well it work in a about 5 weeks.

[h20hunter]

Look forward to it. Caliber wise I'm wide open. It would be an all around bear/deer/elk rifle.

[yorketransport]

This should be fun....

I would build my own using Aero upper, lower and bolt carrier group and a Criterion or JP barrel.

I would also consider .260,6.5 Creedmoor, 338Fed or 358 Win instead of .308.

Range is up to you.

That's pretty good advise as long as you ignore the 260 and 6.5 CM. That is, of course, unless vanilla ice cream is your thing.... I love the idea of a 338 Federal though. If you had a suppressor you could run 300gr SMKs over a case full of TrailBoss powder for a very cool subsonic hunting rig.

I built my hunting AR last year and once I get some minor kinks worked out it should make a critter killing machine. Having a fondness for the obscure, I ended up with a 6.5 BRX. With a little (or maybe a lot  ) of help from Gunsmith X I ended up with an AR for a guy (me) who hates ARs.




The most important question, how far do you want to hunt with it?

[h20hunter]

I want to reach out to 500 with it. Also looking at Rock River.

[jasnt]

Tagging along.

[h20hunter]

Anyone deal with Titan Firearms out of Arlington?

[h20hunter]

Hmmmm.


Rock River Arms - Hyatt Gun Store
https://www.hyattgunstore.com/rock-river-arms-lar-8-varmint-a4-2015-308-rifle-26-heavy-ss-barrel.html

[Thefisherman83]

My .300 blackout. This one is my brush gun, it's only good to 150-200. My dad used it on his deer last year and it put it down hard. Second is a .308 that I built and plan on using this year, I've got it dialed in pretty good out to 500. It's heavy though.

[jay.sharkbait]

Hmmmm.


Rock River Arms - Hyatt Gun Store
https://www.hyattgunstore.com/rock-river-arms-lar-8-varmint-a4-2015-308-rifle-26-heavy-ss-barrel.html

I've worked on those.

One, we had to replace the barrel because it wouldn't shoot and one had mag issues.

It uses a *censored*ized BHO system borrowed from the FAL and proprietary barrel nut threads.

And 26" bull barrels are a major drag. I would go with a 18 or 20 tube that's .750 at gasblock.

[fly-by]

I've hunted with a DPMS Lite Hunter in both .338 Federal and .260 Remington over the last 4 years.  Both have been very accurate and reliable.  7.9 lbs bare.  I like this model as it has a light profile 20" barrel, carbon fiber handguard, and lacks extra rails, etc. that most won't use on a hunting rig.   Swap out the A2 stock for a Luth-AR adjustable.

They are great for predator calling but I really don't like to hoof them around for much else.

[BULLBLASTER]

This should be fun....

I would build my own using Aero upper, lower and bolt carrier group and a Criterion or JP barrel.

I would also consider .260,6.5 Creedmoor, 338Fed or 358 Win instead of .308.

Range is up to you.

That's pretty good advise as long as you ignore the 260 and 6.5 CM. That is, of course, unless vanilla ice cream is your thing.... I love the idea of a 338 Federal though. If you had a suppressor you could run 300gr SMKs over a case full of TrailBoss powder for a very cool subsonic hunting rig.

I built my hunting AR last year and once I get some minor kinks worked out it should make a critter killing machine. Having a fondness for the obscure, I ended up with a 6.5 BRX. With a little (or maybe a lot  ) of help from Gunsmith X I ended up with an AR for a guy (me) who hates ARs.




The most important question, how far do you want to hunt with it?

how difficult is it to find parts for a build like that? And also why's it like forming brass? That chrono picture has my interest!   

[DJ_Mack]

I hunt with a Christiansen arms CA-10.  I love it but for long mileage it gets pretty heavy.  I have also used my Aero M5E1.  Both are chambered in .308 and are accurate.  The M5E1 can be had for about 1400$ and is a great gun.

[yorketransport]

This should be fun....

I would build my own using Aero upper, lower and bolt carrier group and a Criterion or JP barrel.

I would also consider .260,6.5 Creedmoor, 338Fed or 358 Win instead of .308.

Range is up to you.

That's pretty good advise as long as you ignore the 260 and 6.5 CM. That is, of course, unless vanilla ice cream is your thing.... I love the idea of a 338 Federal though. If you had a suppressor you could run 300gr SMKs over a case full of TrailBoss powder for a very cool subsonic hunting rig.

I built my hunting AR last year and once I get some minor kinks worked out it should make a critter killing machine. Having a fondness for the obscure, I ended up with a 6.5 BRX. With a little (or maybe a lot  ) of help from Gunsmith X I ended up with an AR for a guy (me) who hates ARs.

The most important question, how far do you want to hunt with it?

how difficult is it to find parts for a build like that? And also why's it like forming brass? That chrono picture has my interest!   

Imagine trying to find not one, but 2 unicorns. That's easier than finding the necessary bolt head and extension these days. AR 15 Performance was making them, but not any more. He does have a new version that he calls the 750XD bolt head that looks very comparable.