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Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds #13482234 01/22/19
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 14,488 North Texas RiverRider OP Campfire Outfitter
OP RiverRider Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 14,488 North Texas	I already have two ARs for hunting, one in 6.5 Grendel and the other in 5.56mm. I also have two ARs that are bedside rifles in 5.56mm. All have either Jard or Geiselle triggers, and they need no trigger work. But still...a while back those LaRue MBT triggers were available at a very good price and even though I didn't need them, I bought two. They were just too good to pass up! I should have known what would happen and I guess I have to own up to it...I don't need two more ARs but I went ahead and acquired a couple of Aero Precision stripped lowers and I have committed myself to another pair of builds. I guess this is the best time to be acquiring ARs since they've never been cheaper, and in today's political climate anything could happen in the market. Anywho, I am trying to decide what to build before I get much further. I have no interest in the .300 Whisper/Blackout, and I don't want to do .224 Valkyrie. I thought about the .450 & .500 Beowulf and the .458 SOCOM, but I'm not sure I want an AR that recoils like a .45-70 (even though I AM kinda intrigued with the .458). I liked the idea of the .25-45 Sharps when it first appeared, but it seems to have DISappeared. Same with the .30 AR. I'm lacking inspiration and can't decide what to do. One thing that crosses my mind is to duplicate the hunting ARs, as in building another each of the Grendel and the 5.56mm. At present I have four optics for my hunting ARs: 2 each VX-3 3.5-10x, 1 each photon XT 4.6x and 1 each Pulsar Trail XQ30. Currently I have decent QD mounts on all four of these optics to use on the two rifles. If I was to build another 5.56mm and another 6.5 Grendel, then each of the four optics might or would find a permanent home and I would dedicate one pair of rifles to night hunting and two to daytime hunting (hogs, for the most part). So, I'd like thoughts on two main questions: 1. If I was to build another 5.56mm and Grendel which would be better suited to night hunting, the pair of 5.56mms or the pair of 6.5 Grendels? And why do you think so? I seem to have no opinion of my own on this. 2. What other cartridges might I consider? I'm open to 7.62x39 and any other practical cartridge (but I am not inclined to go with the Blackout or Valkyrie---the BO strikes me as too anemic and the Valkyrie is just a faster .22 which seems unnecessary to me). Brass availability is a definite concern and I don't want to spend $200 on a set of custom dies. So, help me out here. Maybe I'm overlooking a fantastic and obvious choice that just hasn't occurred to me. Don't be the darkness. America will perish while those who should be standing guard are satisfying their lusts.

GB1

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds RiverRider #13482485 01/22/19
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 14,688 Tyrone Campfire Outfitter
Tyrone Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 14,688	Personally I'd build an Ar pistol in plain old 5.56 to start. Politics is War by Other Means

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds RiverRider #13482544 01/22/19
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,944 McAllen, TX J javman Campfire Regular
javman Campfire Regular J Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,944 McAllen, TX	You 6.8 SPC with 18” or 20” barrel and maybe a 300Hamr that fill in the gaps as far calibers are concerned. Or you could build one in 6mm Creed that’d cover most of everything! MAGA! This is the way!

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds RiverRider #13482557 01/22/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,459 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,459 Paradise,Alaska	22LR,to bolster familiarity and hook others. Keep the spare lower on hand,until you know whatcha want and more importantly...why. Hint.................... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds RiverRider #13482564 01/22/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,459 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,459 Paradise,Alaska	1000 words................ Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

IC B2

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds Big Stick #13482685 01/22/19
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 14,488 North Texas RiverRider OP Campfire Outfitter
OP RiverRider Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 14,488 North Texas	Originally Posted by Big Stick 1000 words................ Hhmmm...that might be fun. I don't currently have a semi-auto rimfire rifle and the thought of a 10-22 has crossed my mind once or twice lately. How large a magazine can you get for a rifle like that, Stick? I don't know a damned thing about rimfire ARs. Except that there are some really cheap ones out there. Other thoughts I've had the last few minutes...if I was to build another 5.56 and 6.5 Grendel my thermal and NV would go on the 5.56s and my 3.5-10s would take up residence on the Grendels, my reasoning being that I can see better in daylight and shoot further making better use of the Grendel's superior down-range performance potential. Don't be the darkness. America will perish while those who should be standing guard are satisfying their lusts.

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds RiverRider #13482707 01/22/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,459 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,459 Paradise,Alaska	I gun Black Dog mags. They make a 50rd drum,if that's your thing. I gun their 15rd mags and have a dozen or so and that is what's in the rifle pictured. Easy to build a folder,because nothing reciprocates in the buffer tube. Hint................ Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds RiverRider #13482750 01/22/19
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,396 David_Walter Campfire Ranger
David_Walter Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,396	Is it a stock AR lower? “Live free or die. Death is not the worst of evils.” - General John Stark.

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds RiverRider #13482790 01/22/19
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 14,488 North Texas RiverRider OP Campfire Outfitter
OP RiverRider Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 14,488 North Texas	Good ideas to keep in mind, Stick. I kinda like the folder idea. They are just plain-jane Aero Precision Gen 2 AR15 stripped lower receivers. Don't be the darkness. America will perish while those who should be standing guard are satisfying their lusts.

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds David_Walter #13482803 01/22/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,459 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,459 Paradise,Alaska	Originally Posted by David_Walter Is it a stock AR lower? Roger. CMC trigger............. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

IC B3

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds RiverRider #13482805 01/22/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,459 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,459 Paradise,Alaska	Originally Posted by RiverRider Good ideas to keep in mind, Stick. I kinda like the folder idea. They are just plain-jane Aero Precision Gen 2 AR15 stripped lower receivers. Vanilla Lowers. Correct.............. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds RiverRider #13482970 01/22/19
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 8,092 Deep in the Timber Bwana_1 Campfire Outfitter
Bwana_1 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 8,092 Deep in the Timber	Interesting, I may have to try that myself.

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds Big Stick #13482978 01/22/19
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 8,092 Deep in the Timber Bwana_1 Campfire Outfitter
Bwana_1 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 8,092 Deep in the Timber	Originally Posted by Big Stick 1000 words................ Is that a 16" barrel ?

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds RiverRider #13482983 01/22/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,459 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,459 Paradise,Alaska	Fhuqk...posted the RINK,on the wrong Thread(PSA Thread instead). Ooopsie! My bad. Try this: PSA 22LR Upper RINK May scratch an itch. Hint.............. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds RiverRider #13482998 01/22/19
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 8,092 Deep in the Timber Bwana_1 Campfire Outfitter
Bwana_1 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 8,092 Deep in the Timber	Thank you

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds Bwana_1 #13483008 01/22/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,459 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,459 Paradise,Alaska	Roger 16" spout. Amongst others,if only in extrapolation...though wearing a Reupold 6x42 in this frame. I REALLY like it with the Romeo 5 and am hip on the 2 MOA dot. Fast,functional and nothing is gonna get away,within the limits of the platform. 25rd stick mag pictured and why I MUCH prefer the 15's. The Faux MK 12 SPR is 18" Rifle Gas and the Garrow Hummer is 18" also. If you all cut checks,it will be a BINGO. Fhuqking laughing!.................... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds RiverRider #13483040 01/22/19
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 8,092 Deep in the Timber Bwana_1 Campfire Outfitter
Bwana_1 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 8,092 Deep in the Timber	Nice, looks like they're on sale too

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds RiverRider #13483048 01/22/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,459 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,459 Paradise,Alaska	BINGO! Laughing!................ Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds RiverRider #13483815 01/23/19
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 976 N.D. 1 1lessdog Campfire Regular
1lessdog Campfire Regular 1 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 976 N.D.	I would build something easy to reload for like a 20 Practical or 17-223. I have them both and your eye doesnt even come out of the scope when shooting. So you see all your hits. They have Blackhole barrels and really shoot good. Something to think about Relive your memories,take a kid hunting and fishing

Re: Help me choose a cartridge or two, new AR builds Big Stick #13483865 01/23/19
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,396 David_Walter Campfire Ranger
David_Walter Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,396	Originally Posted by Big Stick Fhuqk...posted the RINK,on the wrong Thread(PSA Thread instead). Ooopsie! My bad. Try this: PSA 22LR Upper RINK May scratch an itch. Hint.............. What mags are you running? “Live free or die. Death is not the worst of evils.” - General John Stark.

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