American_Fusilier
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Obviously, the two most popular cartridges for the AR-15 (we'll leave the AR-10 out of this particular discussion) are 5.57/.223 and less so 300 Blackout.
But, as we all know, there are many, many other calibers one can build/buy an AR chambered in.
Out of: 5.56/.223, 300 Blackout, 7.62x39, 6.5 Grendel, 6.8 SPC, 450 Bushmaster, .458 SOCOM, 350 Legend, 5.45x39, .50 Beowulf, 5.7x28, .22lr, and any others that I've missed, who of you have taken what game with which calibers?
No pistol calibers, and they have to be shot from an AR-15 (or AR-15 pistol) specifically.
My goal here is to determine, which caliber is the best overall hunting cartridge from an AR. I've got a buddy who just built his first AR-15 (in 5.56), and he asked me what calibers could he hunt deer or other Midwestern game with. I told him 5.56 is fine for medium to small game, and it is even legal to take a deer with it where we live, but I suggested either 300 BO, or 7.62x39, mostly for the cheaper ammo and bigger bullets.
What do you guys think, as what are your experiences?
But, as we all know, there are many, many other calibers one can build/buy an AR chambered in.
Out of: 5.56/.223, 300 Blackout, 7.62x39, 6.5 Grendel, 6.8 SPC, 450 Bushmaster, .458 SOCOM, 350 Legend, 5.45x39, .50 Beowulf, 5.7x28, .22lr, and any others that I've missed, who of you have taken what game with which calibers?
No pistol calibers, and they have to be shot from an AR-15 (or AR-15 pistol) specifically.
My goal here is to determine, which caliber is the best overall hunting cartridge from an AR. I've got a buddy who just built his first AR-15 (in 5.56), and he asked me what calibers could he hunt deer or other Midwestern game with. I told him 5.56 is fine for medium to small game, and it is even legal to take a deer with it where we live, but I suggested either 300 BO, or 7.62x39, mostly for the cheaper ammo and bigger bullets.
What do you guys think, as what are your experiences?