Got a AR-15 Bushy lower ready to go, but can't decide on which upper to put on it for deer and pig hunting out to no more than 200 yards. Anyone have any thoughts?
Hunting & Fishing Which upper for deer and pig hunting?
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Re: Which upper for deer and pig hunting?
450 Bushy or 458 Socom
450 Bushy or 458 Socom
Re: Which upper for deer and pig hunting?
I have a friend that hunts a lot with his 6.8.
I have a friend that hunts a lot with his 6.8.
Re: Which upper for deer and pig hunting?
22 LR
hehe, any upper .223 or bigger should work fine...
22 LR
hehe, any upper .223 or bigger should work fine...Re: Which upper for deer and pig hunting?
it will be hard to argue the 6.8 .......doesn't the 458 and 450 have something like a 12" drop at 200?????
it will be hard to argue the 6.8 .......doesn't the 458 and 450 have something like a 12" drop at 200?????
Re: Which upper for deer and pig hunting?
6.8 with an 85 grain TSX would be good. I would think the the new WSSM (243 or 25) cases would be awesome in an AR for hunting. Even a 6.5 grendel would be fine.
6.8 with an 85 grain TSX would be good. I would think the the new WSSM (243 or 25) cases would be awesome in an AR for hunting. Even a 6.5 grendel would be fine.
Re: Which upper for deer and pig hunting?
I'm using a .223 with excellent results. I would like to step up to the 6.8 SPC though.
I'm using a .223 with excellent results. I would like to step up to the 6.8 SPC though.
Re: Which upper for deer and pig hunting?
Haven't killed any pigs with it, but a 25Wizzer pushing a 100gr TSX @ 3100'ish has worked well on a few whitetails for me...
Haven't killed any pigs with it, but a 25Wizzer pushing a 100gr TSX @ 3100'ish has worked well on a few whitetails for me...
Re: Which upper for deer and pig hunting?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: knockemdown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Haven't killed any pigs with it, but a 25Wizzer pushing a 100gr TSX @ 3100'ish has worked well on a few whitetails for me... </div></div>
What are you wizzing about! LOL! Never heard of it. Tell me more about this round. That's fast out of an AR platform.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: knockemdown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Haven't killed any pigs with it, but a 25Wizzer pushing a 100gr TSX @ 3100'ish has worked well on a few whitetails for me... </div></div>
What are you wizzing about! LOL! Never heard of it. Tell me more about this round. That's fast out of an AR platform.
Re: Which upper for deer and pig hunting?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: knockemdown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Haven't killed any pigs with it, but a 25Wizzer pushing a 100gr TSX @ 3100'ish has worked well on a few whitetails for me... </div></div>
What are you wizzing about! LOL! Never heard of it. Tell me more about this round. That's fast out of an AR platform. </div></div>
25 WSSM
To answer the earlier question, the drop on a 450 or 458 is easily dealt with from a BDC reticle. It's going to pack a serious whomp though, even at 200y I'm pretty sure those heavy, flat nosed bullets will slam a pig broadside.
You can also get the loads in excess of 2200 fps with the right bullets, and they have BC's on the same kind of level as a 30-30. Lots of animals have died at the trigger of a kid using Kentucky windage and a 30-30 past 100y. I've done it myself.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: knockemdown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Haven't killed any pigs with it, but a 25Wizzer pushing a 100gr TSX @ 3100'ish has worked well on a few whitetails for me... </div></div>
What are you wizzing about! LOL! Never heard of it. Tell me more about this round. That's fast out of an AR platform. </div></div>
25 WSSM
To answer the earlier question, the drop on a 450 or 458 is easily dealt with from a BDC reticle. It's going to pack a serious whomp though, even at 200y I'm pretty sure those heavy, flat nosed bullets will slam a pig broadside.
You can also get the loads in excess of 2200 fps with the right bullets, and they have BC's on the same kind of level as a 30-30. Lots of animals have died at the trigger of a kid using Kentucky windage and a 30-30 past 100y. I've done it myself.
Re: Which upper for deer and pig hunting?
while the 25wssm would be my first choice, i havent had a problem knocking them down with my 223 ar upper this year.
so far 223 ar spr upper 2 deer 0
while the 25wssm would be my first choice, i havent had a problem knocking them down with my 223 ar upper this year.
so far 223 ar spr upper 2 deer 0
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I'm not entirely comfortable using my .223 although I have taken a few small pigs with it. I am looking for something with a bit more thump maybe out to 400 yrds if needed. Just not in the same league as some of you in the skill level. Thanks for any and all comments. I heard something about Rem coming out with some 30 cal for an AR platform, but dont' know anything about it.
I'm not entirely comfortable using my .223 although I have taken a few small pigs with it. I am looking for something with a bit more thump maybe out to 400 yrds if needed. Just not in the same league as some of you in the skill level. Thanks for any and all comments. I heard something about Rem coming out with some 30 cal for an AR platform, but dont' know anything about it.
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6.5 Grendel
6.5 Grendel
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Anther option http://www.accurateandreliablerifle.com/products.html
Anther option http://www.accurateandreliablerifle.com/products.html
Re: Which upper for deer and pig hunting?
300 OSSM 150gr bullet at 2950. New from Olympic arms.
Necked up 25wssm case. Should be interesting if it becomes available soon.
300 OSSM 150gr bullet at 2950. New from Olympic arms.
Necked up 25wssm case. Should be interesting if it becomes available soon.
Re: Which upper for deer and pig hunting?
458 SOCOM will smash the hell out of anything with in 200 yds. IF I ever do a pig hunt, i'm bringin mine.
458 SOCOM will smash the hell out of anything with in 200 yds. IF I ever do a pig hunt, i'm bringin mine.
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Just knocked one down with my 458 , 300 grn JHP, it was like closing the lid on a piano..It is gonna be my go to from now on.
Just knocked one down with my 458 , 300 grn JHP, it was like closing the lid on a piano..It is gonna be my go to from now on.
Re: Which upper for deer and pig hunting?
After some review, it looks like the 6.8 will be about right. Any particular uppers to stay away from or to consider for purchase. Looking for good hunting accuracy to 400 yrds max. Also, what barrel length, twist rate, off the shelf ammo...etc. Thanks.
After some review, it looks like the 6.8 will be about right. Any particular uppers to stay away from or to consider for purchase. Looking for good hunting accuracy to 400 yrds max. Also, what barrel length, twist rate, off the shelf ammo...etc. Thanks.
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6.8 put down two does for me this year... Hornady VMAX 110's did their job.
6.8 put down two does for me this year... Hornady VMAX 110's did their job.
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Are all of you crazy
only one The "WULF"
Are all of you crazy
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6.8 is a deer and hog slayer, been hunting for a few years with them..
Just got another 6.8, a Wilson Combat
Look at the bottom and see some pics of deer and hogs taken with the 6.8
http://www.wilsoncombat.com/68project.asp
6.8 is a deer and hog slayer, been hunting for a few years with them..
Just got another 6.8, a Wilson Combat
Look at the bottom and see some pics of deer and hogs taken with the 6.8
http://www.wilsoncombat.com/68project.asp
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