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Weapon of choice


Joe15

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alot of arguing about the 17hmr and coyotes, i've shot 1 at somewhat close range 70 yards or so and bang flop. i think of it this way, it may not be the best choice i personally like my ar223 but i don't think many humans would survive many shots to the chest with a 17 standing out at a 100 yards.

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For "close quarters" work, I use a Rem 1100 with a Dead Coyote tube and #4 buck.

The "traditional" rifle I use is a .243 Rem 700 shooting either 58gr or 70gr.

But my "go to" gun is my 18" Super Match custom AR, chambered in 6.8SPC shooting a 90gr Speer TNT. If I do my part, this little beauty will shoot inside a top end .308 out to 300+ yards!!

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He listed it as 6.8spc which is the military's answer right now to the .223 not having the manstopper power of the ol' 30-06. but the 6.8 kicks a little more than a .223 (just from reading, not experience here) but it is very manageable in the AR set up.

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them picatinnys must snag on everything, whats it weigh?

As it sits, it would reach out and grab anything with the rails... Weeds, twings, branches, low flying birds... However, with a bit of vet wrap... No snagging problems AND it gives it a nice "winter camo" coat!! She's a bit of a tank at just a hair under 9 pounds with it's THICK, 18" super match barrel and bipod. It was originally built as a precision shooter, but it so dang "sacrey" accurate, I just can't put it down!

The recoil is surprisingly light. I use a bit heavier buffer and bolt carrier as well as a flat wire spring. And, honestly, I think it's easier on the arm than my .223. This is my second AR in 6.8SPC with number three on the bench as we speak. This will be a light weight 16" purpose built hunting rig. IF I can find parts, that is... crazy

P.D.W.... We gotta hit the range sometime so you can put a few through the 6.8... I'll almost bet I can make a "believer" out of you... wink

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I sight in at 200 ther is a 2 inch or so change t0 100. so it doesnt mater in that close it makes a differance at longer ranges.

Sure, but to be -4 inches at 400 yds, you must be sighted in roughly +5 to +6 inches at 200 yds.

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