Large bore AR calibers, which one?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Large bore AR calibers, which one?

Posted: 8/6/2010 1:10:35 PM EDT

So out of the available big bore calibers (6.8spc, 450bushmaster, 458 socom, 50 beowolf), what would be your choice for deer hunting?

I know a lot depends on style of hunting, but for a 200yd deer gun, what would you choose?

(i am referring to only calibers that can use an AR15 lower btw...no AR10's)

Posted: 8/6/2010 3:23:19 PM EDT

[#1]

I would not call the 6.8 a "Big Bore". I have the 6.8 and the .50 Beowulf. For deer, I go with the 6.8, for hogs, the .50 gets the nod...

Posted: 8/6/2010 5:41:50 PM EDT

[#2]

ok "larger" than than 5.56mm caliber...

Posted: 8/8/2010 5:29:27 AM EDT

[#3]

.308 FTW

Posted: 8/9/2010 12:40:34 PM EDT

[#4]

6.5 grendel

Posted: 8/9/2010 1:54:58 PM EDT

[#5]

Check out the new Reminton .30 AR

Posted: 8/9/2010 2:29:44 PM EDT

[#6]

For deer hunting 6.8 SPC is plenty deadly. If you were hunting boar or bears I would opt for something bigger like the .450 Bushmaster, .458 Socom or Beowulf.

Posted: 8/9/2010 3:23:00 PM EDT

[#7]

I know dozens of guys (myself included) who use the .458 SOCOM for deer here in Indiana –– but it's the only caliber in an AR-15 that is legal for deer here and available off the shelf.

Posted: 8/9/2010 5:22:23 PM EDT

[#8]

I'm getting ready to buy a 458 Socom myself. Just looking for one that is in stock at a shop that isn't charging more than MSRP

Posted: 8/10/2010 6:56:36 AM EDT

[#9]

.25-223 will be my choice when my barrel arrives.

Posted: 8/10/2010 7:13:30 AM EDT

[#10]

I love my .458 SOCOM.

Posted: 8/10/2010 10:11:07 AM EDT

[#11]

I think i'm going with the 6.8spc

Oh and i see someone mentioned 40 caliber for hogs, i wouldnt spend that much money on the vermin. .223/5.56mm for them....

Posted: 8/10/2010 4:31:18 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
I love my .458 SOCOM.

X2 i just ordered a Larue Tactical LT-104 scope mount and a Leupold 3-9X40 scope for mine

Posted: 8/10/2010 8:13:18 PM EDT

[#13]

love both my RRA 6.8's have shot both elk and deer with the 110 sierra pro hunters

Posted: 8/11/2010 4:52:51 AM EDT

[#14]

My vote is for 260. DPMS makes a lightweight version with an 18" barrel. –– but that violates your requirement that it fit on an AR-15 lower.

Posted: 8/13/2010 1:15:10 PM EDT

[#15]

Out to say 150yds, is there really THAT big of an advantage with the 6.8 versus .223?

If using a good bullet (barnes tsx), i think i'll try some 62gr tsx loads before i drop 800 on a new 6.8 upper.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Large bore AR calibers, which one?

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