Looking to buy a rifle

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dutchs

Discussion Starter · Apr 21, 2012

I am looking to buy a nice autoloading rifle, i have looked at the Remington R-15. I have never owned a rifle and know some of you guys can give me some great advice before I buy. I will mostly be Target shooting and deer and pig hunting. All suggestions appreciated.

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glocknloaded

· #2 · Apr 21, 2012

Are you looking for bolt or semi? What's your price range? These will help narrow it down

dutchs

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 21, 2012

glocknloaded said:
Are you looking for bolt or semi? What's your price range? These will help narrow it down

I think semi, i want to put a mag in and shoot, 800 to 1500.

dutchs

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 21, 2012

dutchs said:
I think semi, i want to put a mag in and shoot, 800 to 1500.

Doesnt have to be new either.

glocknloaded

· #5 · Apr 22, 2012

For target & home defense I would suggest an AR-15 but the 5.56 won't work well on Hogs unless you get a Beowulf 50 upper for it.

I don't know much about Remington's AR but for that amount of money you can build your own there's a lot of great help on here that's what I did, or I would suggest looking into Bravo Company or Stag ARs

sgtglock

· #6 · Apr 22, 2012

dutchs, dont let ANYONE tell you that a 5.56 wont work on hogs! We use em down here in Texas on our lease. We havent lost one. Especially if you put it through the ear hole! That being said, I want to build a .458 Socum upper with suppressor for sole purpose of being able to shoot several before the herd clues in and takes off. And the coveted two with one shot. Btw, for those that dont know, hogs down here are pests with no limit and no season.

savage07

· #7 · Apr 22, 2012

If I had 2000$ to spend I would get an M1A springfield. If I had less to spend would go for LR308 DPMS.

ckuenzer331

· #8 · Apr 22, 2012

sgtglock said:
dutchs, dont let ANYONE tell you that a 5.56 wont work on hogs! We use em down here in Texas on our lease. We havent lost one. Especially if you put it through the ear hole! That being said, I want to build a .458 Socum upper with suppressor for sole purpose of being able to shoot several before the herd clues in and takes off. And the coveted two with one shot. Btw, for those that dont know, hogs down here are pests with no limit and no season.

I'll agree with sgtglock!! 5.56 might kill deer with real good shots, but hogs.... Doubtful! If you're set on an AR platform, the 300 AAC is a promising start... It's not cheap to buy a rifle, but it uses stock AR mags and ammo isn't that bad... JMOT... Also which state are you from?

Happysniper1

· #9 · Apr 22, 2012

I have taken down coyotes with Walmart .223 Rem 55-gr FMJ at 300 yards with an AR15. Wasn't any fancy defensive ammo, or competition ammo, or even hunting ammo, just plain old FMJ. One shot thru the head.

Never tried hogs before. Here piggy-piggy-piggy! Here piggy!

TIME TO DIE!

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glocknloaded

· #10 · Apr 22, 2012

sgtglock said:
dutchs, dont let ANYONE tell you that a 5.56 wont work on hogs! We use em down here in Texas on our lease. We havent lost one. Especially if you put it through the ear hole! That being said, I want to build a .458 Socum upper with suppressor for sole purpose of being able to shoot several before the herd clues in and takes off. And the coveted two with one shot. Btw, for those that dont know, hogs down here are pests with no limit and no season.

I believe you could drop a hog with 5.56 but it wouldn't be my first caliber for Hog hunting

ckuenzer331

· #11 · Apr 22, 2012

Happysniper1 said:
I have taken down coyotes with Walmart .223 Rem 55-gr FMJ at 300 yards with an AR15. Wasn't any fancy defensive ammo, or competition ammo, or even hunting ammo, just plain old FMJ. One shot thru the head.

Never tried hogs before. Here piggy-piggy-piggy! Here piggy! TIME TO DIE! http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e...m stuff/?action=view&current=evilgrin0007.gif

The last few deer I've killed have been with my 220 Swift... All head shots... No meat lost and they never moved... I can only go from what I've heard, so I'm not sure how tough hogs are. All the "experts" claim 30 calibre...

sgtglock

· #12 · Apr 22, 2012

I might hsve been misunderstood. 5.56 IS adaquate for hogs. A good controlled expansion bullet will get to the vitals or put it in the brainpan. If all I had to hunt deer and hogs was a 5.56 it wouldnt bother me at all.

ckuenzer331

· #13 · Apr 22, 2012

sgtglock said:
dutchs, dont let ANYONE tell you that a 5.56 wont work on hogs! We use em down here in Texas on our lease. We havent lost one. Especially if you put it through the ear hole! That being said, I want to build a .458 Socum upper with suppressor for sole purpose of being able to shoot several before the herd clues in and takes off. And the coveted two with one shot. Btw, for those that dont know, hogs down here are pests with no limit and no season.

458 would be nice!! Sorry I didn't read all your post!! Whoops!

sgtglock

· #14 · Apr 22, 2012

Thats cool!

dutchs

Discussion Starter · #15 · Apr 22, 2012

ckuenzer331 said:
I'll agree with sgtglock!! 5.56 might kill deer with real good shots, but hogs.... Doubtful! If you're set on an AR platform, the 300 AAC is a promising start... It's not cheap to buy a rifle, but it uses stock AR mags and ammo isn't that bad... JMOT... Also which state are you from?

I'm down in Florida, i grew up in a non gun family and this is all new to me. Just some things on my list you know. I'm kinda OCD and really like things a certain way. Doesn't have to be the most expensive just versatile and effective. I'm definitely getting a hog some day. And i really love target shooting so the Ammo can't be crazy expensive. Thinking I'll go to Georgia or Alabama for Deer. Also i don't want to end up under gunned.

Happysniper1

· #16 · Apr 22, 2012

All the "experts" claim 30 calibre...

Yes, that's what I've been told, too. An SKS would be nice for this (7.62x39, roughly .308 cal) I guess, but I do not know.

The only hogs I have ever hunted had two arms and two legs and were kinda squishy on the insides

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Happysniper1

· #17 · Apr 22, 2012

Hmm....perhaps Barnes Grenade bullets in 5.56?

dutchs

Discussion Starter · #18 · Apr 22, 2012

Happysniper1 said:
Yes, that's what I've been told, too. An SKS would be nice for this (7.62x39, roughly .308 cal) I guess, but I do not know.

The only hogs I have ever hunted had two arms and two legs and were kinda squishy on the insides http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e...m stuff/?action=view&current=evilgrin0007.gif

They are big ,mean and ugly. Perfect shooting!

ckuenzer331

· #19 · Apr 22, 2012

dutchs said:
I'm down in Florida, i grew up in a non gun family and this is all new to me. Just some things on my list you know. I'm kinda OCD and really like things a certain way. Doesn't have to be the most expensive just versatile and effective. I'm definitely getting a hog some day. And i really love target shooting so the Ammo can't be crazy expensive. Thinking I'll go to Georgia or Alabama for Deer. Also i don't want to end up under gunned.

Do some looking into a 300 AAC! I don't own one, but I'm seriously thinking it will be my next build. Plus you can change uppers on an AR and go back to 5.56....

ckuenzer331

· #20 · Apr 22, 2012

Happysniper1 said:
Yes, that's what I've been told, too. An SKS would be nice for this (7.62x39, roughly .308 cal) I guess, but I do not know.

The only hogs I have ever hunted had two arms and two legs and were kinda squishy on the insides http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e...m stuff/?action=view&current=evilgrin0007.gif

High five on that!!! 7.62x39mm = .311 calibre... FYI

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