AR style Varmint/Target Rifles
06-16-2006, 06:24 PM
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AR style Varmint/Target Rifles
Okay, guys, I need some help from one of you who has a bit more experience than me.... After using the AR-15 A2/3 series at work for the last twenty three years, I think it's time I tried an AR for varmints. Although I shoot mostly 'chucks, I thought this might be a good choice for those times when I'm attacked by multiple coyotes, over my decoy & calls. I can get one of those Bushmaster Varmint or Varmint Special rifles, for the same money. By my eye, the one gives you a heavy bull chro/moly barrel, and the other gives you a standard but stainless bbl., and the "adjustable tactical pistol grip". Any advice? Other choices I should be looking at?
My Mini-14 shoots 1 1/2" with only a trigger job, but the 1" groups fromthe box-stockA3 HBAR (belongs to the Department, so I can't bring it home) make me wonder about the possibilities. Any hands-on opinions?
My Mini-14 shoots 1 1/2" with only a trigger job, but the 1" groups fromthe box-stockA3 HBAR (belongs to the Department, so I can't bring it home) make me wonder about the possibilities. Any hands-on opinions?
06-16-2006, 06:47 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: AR style Varmint/Target Rifles
Noone could give me an m M16 or a commercial variant due to my military experience, but I will give them their due... lots of yote hunters use them. The vets I know that hunt with them get pretty good groups. The 223 is one helluva varmint round.
06-16-2006, 08:13 PM
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RE: AR style Varmint/Target Rifles
Alright, so call me ignorant; My experience is with Colt, Olympic, Harrington & Richardson, DPMS, etc., all while an Armorer in the 133rd Maint. Bn. of theArmy Natn'l Guard, and all M-16 A1/A2 profiles. The only ARs I know are the Colts we use at work.
What is an "RRA .223 EOP", and where can I get a peek at one? Yours looks to be a flat-top, free-floated bbl, alum. tube hand guard. How long is the bbl, and what profile is it? If you were to replace it, what changes would you like to have? Any suggestions you might have?
What is an "RRA .223 EOP", and where can I get a peek at one? Yours looks to be a flat-top, free-floated bbl, alum. tube hand guard. How long is the bbl, and what profile is it? If you were to replace it, what changes would you like to have? Any suggestions you might have?
06-17-2006, 12:12 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: AR style Varmint/Target Rifles
RRA = Rock River Arms
EOP = Elevated Optical Platform
http://www.rockriverarms.com
Like hardcore I also used an AR15 for varmints at one time. I had a Rock River Arms 16" varmint upper, with a National Match lower half. It would put 5 shots into a ragged hole if you wanted it to. I never did much target shooting/load testing with it. I found that it liked 52gr Ultramax HPs and thats what I shot out of it.
I will tell you one thing, if there are multiple coyotes coming, they will not get away.
EOP = Elevated Optical Platform
http://www.rockriverarms.com
Like hardcore I also used an AR15 for varmints at one time. I had a Rock River Arms 16" varmint upper, with a National Match lower half. It would put 5 shots into a ragged hole if you wanted it to. I never did much target shooting/load testing with it. I found that it liked 52gr Ultramax HPs and thats what I shot out of it.
I will tell you one thing, if there are multiple coyotes coming, they will not get away.
06-17-2006, 07:54 PM
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RE: AR style Varmint/Target Rifles
ORIGINAL: Rammer
RRA = Rock River Arms
EOP = Elevated Optical Platform
http://www.rockriverarms.com
Like hardcore I also used an AR15 for varmints at one time. I had a Rock River Arms 16" varmint upper, with a National Match lower half. It would put 5 shots into a ragged hole if you wanted it to. I never did much target shooting/load testing with it. I found that it liked 52gr Ultramax HPs and thats what I shot out of it.
I will tell you one thing, if there are multiple coyotes coming, they will not get away.
RRA = Rock River Arms
EOP = Elevated Optical Platform
http://www.rockriverarms.com
Like hardcore I also used an AR15 for varmints at one time. I had a Rock River Arms 16" varmint upper, with a National Match lower half. It would put 5 shots into a ragged hole if you wanted it to. I never did much target shooting/load testing with it. I found that it liked 52gr Ultramax HPs and thats what I shot out of it.
I will tell you one thing, if there are multiple coyotes coming, they will not get away.
every time I see it Rammer. Should be on the cover of a magazine
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06-17-2006, 08:54 PM
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RE: AR style Varmint/Target Rifles
Has anyone checked out the new Bushmaster Predator? Here's the link.
http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/weapons/pcwvms20fpred8.asp
Seems to me it would be a good "out of the box" set up for coyote. I'm considering getting one myself.
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http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/weapons/pcwvms20fpred8.asp
Seems to me it would be a good "out of the box" set up for coyote. I'm considering getting one myself.
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06-18-2006, 02:06 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: AR style Varmint/Target Rifles
Thanks for the compliment hardcore. I agree, someone should publish that pic 
I am still kickin myself for selling that gun, but at least I know it has a good home right now.
I am still kickin myself for selling that gun, but at least I know it has a good home right now.
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