Thoughts on an AR 15 .223 as a varmit gun

[saylean]

I was thinking about getting a varmit gun...when I got to thinking I have an AR 15 .223 that, properly sighted with a decent scope, I would think do the job.

To you vet varmit killers...what do ya think? I would be using it for bobcats, cougs and yotes...

I would like to use my .300 wsm, but seeing the exit wounds it left on the bear and deer... I want something left of the animal.

Also...all of my shots have been under 100 yards..so I am not a 200 -300 yard shooter, not that I dont have the skill...i just usually dont take the shot until closer.

Thoughts?

[actionshooter]

Thats what I use, works for me

[Bscman]

I dont' see anything wrong with it. I contemplated building one as a varmint specific rifle a few years ago....but after shooting a few I can safely say I have no *need* to own one.
I'm a bolty kinda guy.

Done right they can be VERY accurate...under 100yds? No problem.

[actionshooter]

My varmint rig shoots 3/4"- all day long at 100 yards. With an AR its all about the barrel.

[saylean]

Time to hit the range with the gun and see where she zeros in at... thanks all. 

[KillBilly]

An AR in .223 will do the job but here is my opinion for what it is worth. If you decide to buy a different or new rifle, consider getting at least a .243. Why? well because it is legal for almost all other game that can be hunted in Wash. and won't end up sitting in a closet a good deal of the time.
That is the logic I use when purchasing a rifle.

[littletoes]

How 'bout some pics of that 'yoter Black Rifle?

[saylean]

Here ya go...it has a 37 MM launcher attached....of course this comes off when im looking for yotes.

[alecvg]

I disagree with using assult rifle for hunting, it seems like your spending more money to look "cool" in the field, and your using it for the kill, not the hunt. Thats why antihunters think we are out of control, people are running around in the woods with semi auto assult rifles with  30 rd. mags, and yes i know you can only have 4 or 5 rounds in it, but still, i disagree.  Do it with a classic rifle.  Thats just my opinion, you can have yours.

[saylean]

Hey Alec....I actually only use a traditional rifle when i go out (traditional meaning a 30-30 or my .300 wsm..since that is all i gots....and they are sighted in properly). I really just have this rifle to have it...its fun to plink with.....I have been gearing up to make it more "standard" looking. I guess I should have said in my last post...IF I take it out for yotes, the 37mm comes off.

Anywho, just thought I would clarify.

Peace love and chicken grease

[jackelope]

I disagree with using assult rifle for hunting, it seems like your spending more money to look "cool" in the field, and your using it for the kill, not the hunt. Thats why antihunters think we are out of control, people are running around in the woods with semi auto assult rifles with  30 rd. mags, and yes i know you can only have 4 or 5 rounds in it, but still, i disagree.  Do it with a classic rifle.  Thats just my opinion, you can have yours.

that was somebody else's opinion too, at one time, and he got educated as well. buckle up...this may be a long ride.

[mossback91]

sweet coyote gun. They are damn accurate too right?

[saylean]

This would be the yote gun I use nowadays anywho...

[AWS]

Lived with one day and night for 13 months in the 60's, no warm fuzzy's here for them.  To ME they just don't look right in the hands of sportsmen.   I don't preach you asked.   

AWS

[saylean]

Hey AWS...thanks for the input. I wouldnt bring it out like that...I was more thinking about the standard varmit rifles you see...I would make it more traditional looking...I feel the same way you do about the looks of it...although, I dont care if others hunt with em.

Thanks for your service by the way...my pops was in the Corps when you were over there. He was a forward observer.

Cheers~