AR-15 long range?

[h20hunter]

I've thought about looking at the AR platform when I'm ready for a new rifle. The remington in .308 (or other brands) would make a great big game rifle. I have a bushmaster in .223 and have played with one with the .50 beowulf, both are fun.

[Kola16]

This guy on tv used a remington r 25 in 308. he dropped his antelope

[vmkeith]

You should be able to swap out upper on one platform. You could have an upper in .22, .223, .308, and .450 to cover just about every application.

It's a common mistake, but you need to take that .308 out of your list.  In an AR platform, the .308 is an AR10.  The .22, .223, .450 along with 6.8mm, 7.62x39mm, .458 SOCOM, and the new 7.62x40 WT (Wilson Combat) are an AR15. 

The AR10 receivers are actually bigger than that of an AR15, and are not physically capable of fitting on an AR15 platform.

[hillbilli]

First the cartridge, yes a .308 will work for deer, antelope, elk, pretty much anything in north america-though for big bears up close you might want something bigger. As to your accuracy question, every AR-10 type I have seen would shoot MOA (1"@100yd), so accuracy with these is not a problem if you can shoot. In a perfect world (target range) where you know the range and wind, a solid rest, and an take your time a paper plate size group (deer killin' group) at 500 yds is doable. In the deer woods you should probably try to limit your shots to 300yds and less. To shoot further requires a lot of practice, a good knowledge of your bullet drop and wind deflection and hopefully a rangefinder. (as your bullet drop at 500 yds will be on the order of 50".) Several companies such as remington, DPMS, and Armalite make ar-10 type rifles. If you plan to try to do any kind of longer range shooting avoid the 16" barrel, as you'll lose quite a bit of velocity by going that short. Anything 20" and over would be fine. Only colt makes an AR type rifle in .308 that will take different caliber Uppers, and it is brand new, good luck finding one.. but the way i figure it- if you have a versatile caliber like .308, why would you need to change uppers?     

[addicted]

Kola is my black labs name. I not gonna tell you my name, yet. When I said ar-15 in .308, I was thinking about remington's r-15 and r-25 Thanks for clearing that up. Would a .450 be a good long range round and also a big game round AR-10 is fine with me to.

I'm just wondering if I knew you. My last few years i spent in the states were out in arlington.

[Kola16]

I'm just wondering if I knew you. My last few years i spent in the states were out in arlington.

I doubt it. I am only 15. I am addicted to everything outdoors: hunting, fishing, shooting, everything. You may know my dad. Rob Bailey? Ring a bell?

[Kola16]

First the cartridge, yes a .308 will work for deer, antelope, elk, pretty much anything in north america-though for big bears up close you might want something bigger. As to your accuracy question, every AR-10 type I have seen would shoot MOA (1"@100yd), so accuracy with these is not a problem if you can shoot. In a perfect world (target range) where you know the range and wind, a solid rest, and an take your time a paper plate size group (deer killin' group) at 500 yds is doable. In the deer woods you should probably try to limit your shots to 300yds and less. To shoot further requires a lot of practice, a good knowledge of your bullet drop and wind deflection and hopefully a rangefinder. (as your bullet drop at 500 yds will be on the order of 50".) Several companies such as remington, DPMS, and Armalite make ar-10 type rifles. If you plan to try to do any kind of longer range shooting avoid the 16" barrel, as you'll lose quite a bit of velocity by going that short. Anything 20" and over would be fine. Only colt makes an AR type rifle in .308 that will take different caliber Uppers, and it is brand new, good luck finding one.. but the way i figure it- if you have a versatile caliber like .308, why would you need to change uppers?     

I am not planning on shooting an animal more than 300. Just targets, and havin fun. The reason for the .308 is becUse it is such a popular round and easy to get amo for.

[addicted]

I'm just wondering if I knew you. My last few years i spent in the states were out in arlington.

I doubt it. I am only 15. I am addicted to everything outdoors: hunting, fishing, shooting, everything. You may know my dad. Rob Bailey? Ring a bell?

I graduated out of there in 07 so i'm probably a generation inbetween you and your dad sort of speak.  They were selling AR's at the shooting range down the street from the new highschool last time i checked last year. almost picked up an AK for myself.  Tell Mr. Smoots josh nicholson says hi when you start school.

[Kola16]

I actually don't go to school in Arlington, I go to a dumb private school in marysville But my older sister is actually the nurse there. I will tell her to tell him.

[addicted]

don't be down man. private school is the way to go.

There was a gun shop downtown marysville that had a lot of second hand and new guns, i don't remember the name of the place. kind of by the bowling ally.

[Kola16]

i will definately check it out