Home Forums Hunting & Shooting AR and Tactical Rifles AR for hunting, need advice

Here's a simple but sincere question:

What is the draw for using an AR to hunt with?

OK, I can see it for pigs and coyotes. Maybe in dogtown, too. But for deer and other big game? That I don't get.

The AR design, which it is fine as a SHTF type armament, is bulky and far less than handy compared to a standard bolt or lever rifle.

I could see it if the AR is the only rifle a person has, but often that isn't the case. I'd much rather carry a handier, lighter rifle when hunting. Is it a case of "just because I can" kind of thing?