Bobson
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Hey guys. I know this type of thread exists all over the internet, but I'm hoping to get some tailored advice from someone who might be able to relate.
I recently decided that I'll be buying my first AR15 (a Bushmaster M4A3 Patrolman Carbine), which I plan to use as a patrol weapon while on duty, as well as for the occasional coyote.
When I found out I can swap out the upper with a different caliber, the appeal of hunting with my AR hit me pretty heavily, which is where the 6.8 SPC, .458 SOCOM, and .50 Beowulf come in.
I'd love to be able to use my alternative "hunting" AR upper for deer, elk, and bear (all in western Washington state), so based on what I've understood, 6.8 SPC is definitely out of the picture. I don't reload (I'd love to get into it, but I'm not ready to take the plunge), so I know I'm going to be spending a fair amount on ammo, whichever route I take (.458 S or .50 Beo). My question is, which round is better suited to what I'd like to do with it?
.50 Beo factory loads seem pretty damn heavy for Washington's blacktail deer, but it seems fairly well suited for bear and elk. Then again, I've heard nothing but great things about .458 SOCOM. I'm torn. :banghead:
Any advice?
I recently decided that I'll be buying my first AR15 (a Bushmaster M4A3 Patrolman Carbine), which I plan to use as a patrol weapon while on duty, as well as for the occasional coyote.
When I found out I can swap out the upper with a different caliber, the appeal of hunting with my AR hit me pretty heavily, which is where the 6.8 SPC, .458 SOCOM, and .50 Beowulf come in.
I'd love to be able to use my alternative "hunting" AR upper for deer, elk, and bear (all in western Washington state), so based on what I've understood, 6.8 SPC is definitely out of the picture. I don't reload (I'd love to get into it, but I'm not ready to take the plunge), so I know I'm going to be spending a fair amount on ammo, whichever route I take (.458 S or .50 Beo). My question is, which round is better suited to what I'd like to do with it?
.50 Beo factory loads seem pretty damn heavy for Washington's blacktail deer, but it seems fairly well suited for bear and elk. Then again, I've heard nothing but great things about .458 SOCOM. I'm torn. :banghead:
Any advice?