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As I'm working on my AR 5.56 pistol build, I'm looking forward toward future projects.
On my short list is a big bore AR rifle build, using the same spec lower receiver as a standard milspec 5.56 lower.
I've narrowed it down to two different calibers.
.450 Bushmaster
.50 Beowulf
This will probably be a deer hunting rifle for the most part (my area allows for straight walled cartridges, with a case length between 1.16" and 1.80").
I have zero experience with either cartridge, aside from what I've read online.
Each looks to be about 250 yards max, and even that might be pushing it, but considering the woods and brush in my hunting area, that's more than enough.
I'll probably be sticking with iron sights for this as well.
Also I'll probably go with a 20" barrel, and most likely be buying a complete barreled upper with BCG.
Obviously the .50 is offered in heavier grains, but I don't honestly see the need for such a heavy bullet in a deer harvester. If ever I get lucky enough to draw an elk or bear tag in Michigan, either caliber would be suitable, but also I'd not be faced with the caliber limitation in the areas I'd hunt either game.
So what says the THR rifle gurus?
On my short list is a big bore AR rifle build, using the same spec lower receiver as a standard milspec 5.56 lower.
I've narrowed it down to two different calibers.
.450 Bushmaster
.50 Beowulf
This will probably be a deer hunting rifle for the most part (my area allows for straight walled cartridges, with a case length between 1.16" and 1.80").
I have zero experience with either cartridge, aside from what I've read online.
Each looks to be about 250 yards max, and even that might be pushing it, but considering the woods and brush in my hunting area, that's more than enough.
I'll probably be sticking with iron sights for this as well.
Also I'll probably go with a 20" barrel, and most likely be buying a complete barreled upper with BCG.
Obviously the .50 is offered in heavier grains, but I don't honestly see the need for such a heavy bullet in a deer harvester. If ever I get lucky enough to draw an elk or bear tag in Michigan, either caliber would be suitable, but also I'd not be faced with the caliber limitation in the areas I'd hunt either game.
So what says the THR rifle gurus?