Rifle calibers for antelope

[titsonritz]

Then that would be a really sweet AR10 hunting rifle.

Tempting....

Ballistically speaking, it is designed for the AR-15.

7MM VALKYRIE AR

A site dedicated to the wildcat round 7mm Valkyrie for the AR15

www.7mmvalkyrie.com

 

[Koda]

Ballistically speaking, it is designed for the AR-15.

7MM VALKYRIE AR

A site dedicated to the wildcat round 7mm Valkyrie for the AR15

www.7mmvalkyrie.com

Well Ill be...

Now theres a new item that just dropped in the bucket list. Good to know...

 

[titsonritz]

Well Ill be...

Now theres a new item that just dropped in the bucket list. Good to know...

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mqFls7W7XWI


You might be interested in that Bobcat

 

[Koda]

You might be interested in that Bobcat

Yes, that looks impressive.
My thing is I dont know how to build an AR uppwer reciever and low interestin investing in the tools for 1 rifle.. Thats why I need something thats prebuilt, plug and play.
I also haven't been super impressed with the level of precision Ive got from my ARs. Though Im going to revisit my grendel handload to try to shrink the groups below 1moa.

 

[solv3nt]

Yes, that looks impressive.
My thing is I dont know how to build an AR uppwer reciever and low interestin investing in the tools for 1 rifle.. Thats why I need something thats prebuilt, plug and play.
I also haven't been super impressed with the level of precision Ive got from my ARs. Though Im going to revisit my grendel handload to try to shrink the groups below 1moa.

Really you just need an upper clamp and a torque wrench with barrel nut.

 

[titsonritz]

Really you just need an upper clamp and a torque wrench with barrel nut.

You also need punches to install the roll pins in the forward assist and gas block, would probably need a dumpling jig and drill press as most barrels won't be dimpled for the gas block. And needle nose pliers for the C-clip retainer on ejection port rod is helpful. Thin wrench for the MD.

I always pin gage the gas port so I have an idea of what I'm dealing with there.

 

[solv3nt]

You also need punches to install the roll pins in the forward assist and gas block, would probably need a dumpling jig and drill press as most barrels won't be dimpled for the gas block. And needle nose pliers for the C-clip retainer on ejection port rod is helpful. Thin wrench for the MD.

I always pin gage the gas port so I have an idea of what I'm dealing with there.

I assumed most on here have most of those tools. You can get away with the drill press.

 

[titsonritz]

I assumed most on here have most of those tools. You can get away with the drill press.

I'd rather not

 

[Bobbygun]

I assumed most on here have most of those tools. You can get away with the drill press.

Suuuuuuuuuuuuure we do. Heck, I even know what half of those things are. Punches and needle nose pliers for sure. I learned an awful lot when I had my wife pick up that Bushmaster Carbon 15 on Black Friday about a decade ago, while I sat home, watched football, and soaked up turkey leftovers. Had @titsonritz written the formula out in English, I'm pretty sure I would have understood all of it.

And don't call me Fudd!

 

[Koda]

If they are common tools i could consider it. Or, if it wasnt a huge investment. Ive just never wanted to mess with headspacing or doing it wrong. Not a real strong interest for just 1 rifle is the issue.

 

[solv3nt]

If they are common tools i could consider it. Or, if it wasnt a huge investment. Ive just never wanted to mess with headspacing or doing it wrong. Not a real strong interest for just 1 rifle is the issue.

You can't headspace it, but you should definitely check anything that's not 5.56.

 

[titsonritz]

Suuuuuuuuuuuuure we do. Heck, I even know what half of those things are. Punches and needle nose pliers for sure. I learned an awful lot when I had my wife pick up that Bushmaster Carbon 15 on Black Friday about a decade ago, while I sat home, watched football, and soaked up turkey leftovers. Had @titsonritz written the formula out in English, I'm pretty sure I would have understood all of it.

And don't call me Fudd!

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c-Ff10Fh0c8

How to Build An AR-15: Your AR Build Made Easy | Brownells

Welcome to our video series designed to show you how to build an AR-15 step-by-step. Your host is Brownells Gun Tech™ Caleb Savant, who is going to walk you through the installation of each part on the rifle.

www.brownells.com

 

[Koda]

You can't headspace it, but you should definitely check anything that's not 5.56.

For just 1 rifle....
Sounds complicated.

 

[titsonritz]

You can't headspace it, but you should definitely check anything that's not 5.56.

In the case of the 7mm Valkyrie and many other wildcat chamberings the barrels come with a headspaced bolt. In the case of the .277 Wolverine it uses a standard AR bolt.

 

[titsonritz]

If they are common tools i could consider it. Or, if it wasnt a huge investment. Ive just never wanted to mess with headspacing or doing it wrong. Not a real strong interest for just 1 rifle is the issue.

If you're near Salem I can help you out if/when you get to that point.

 

[Koda]

If you're near Salem I can help you out if/when you get to that point.

This will be the next bucket list project but I am super grateful for the offer.
Ive actually spent a bit on bucketlist gun projects since the 114 fiasco, the grendel was one and am still getting to know that rifle. Its not what I thought it would be but its still a very viable caliber.

But ill be reading about these new calibers I learned today.

 

[orygun]

What about 6mm ARC?

My son in law has one and says it's an incredible cartridge. He is a good shooter and has enough money to play with any of the trendy cartridges/guns he wants to. Said it's the most accurate, flat shooting cartridge he's seen.

 

[titsonritz]

My son in law has one and says it's an incredible cartridge. He is a good shooter and has enough money to play with any of the trendy cartridges/guns he wants to. Said it's the most accurate, flat shooting cartridge he's seen.

Oh yeah, It's badass. It's probably the best choice for a commercially available midrange AR-15 hunting round at this point in time.

 

[orygun]

Oh yeah, It's badass. It's probably the best choice for a commercially available midrange AR-15 hunting round at this point in time.

Son-in-law recently started shooting PRS with the 6ARC and believes it is the king of that class, too.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Just don't shoot road signs.

Unless maybe if it is a cult.