He doesn't. I was going to give him one of mine in .223/5.56 but include another upper. My first thought was to go 300 BO but read that they go lame at around 100-150 yards so I was having second thoughts. My thinking was the same on the mags and BCG -- use what you've got.
I am sure more are shot with a 30-06 than with anything else knowing Texans. The guys I know are about utility and getting the job done.......not being exotic or using specialized ammo.
If you can find me an AR15 upper in 30-06, I'll gladly take a close look.
just mostly curious about real world experience.They'll all "work".
Yep, the 6.8SPC seems to be the favorite among the hog guys.
The problem you have is limiting the choice to an AR platform. I would probably use my SCAR 17s or one of my classic bolt guns maby my Steyr 6.5X55......but a Garand, M1a, there are countless appropriate choices. We used to shoot coyotes from an airplane with 12 gauge 00 buck that was very effective. If I was close and could pick my Shot, I wouldn't be afraid to use a 22 LR, they are still used commonly to kill slaughter animals here in real country. All that being said, the 7.62X39 duplicates a 30-30 ballistically, a perfect 100 yard rifle for nearly anything on the continent. I would prefer a .308 bore to the typical .312 mostly because of a greater bullet selection and improved accuracy when using the smaller diameter bullets. My CZ 527 is an incredible little rifle in that caliber.They'll all "work".
oh yeah. every farmer john in texas has a 30-06 that used to be their grandaddys
(myself included)
i havent shot mine in over 10 years. its more of an heirloom than something i wanna shoot. that being said, my 308 handloads are nearly identical or faster than factory 30-06
If this doesn't put a smile on your face, you don't have a pulse !MY GAWD! Got enough gun there?
That's kind of the point of the post. I don't know what all he has in his collection aside from a couple SKSs, an AK, a 30-30 lever gun, and a few pistols. I know he doesn't have an AR and wanted to get his feet wet. I've got a basic but reliable one and thought I'd pass it along. Was just thinking a bonus upper in a pig (un)friendly caliber might be a neat part of the package.
