gremcat
Twelve Pointer
wondering where the PCM tech is right now? Could think of a few ways to do it economically with robustness if PCMs are at that point.
Back to the topic of AR platforms as a hunting weapon. As a shooter new to both the round and the platform I'd considered using mine with heavier lead-point bullets, Hornady 75 grain. Now wondering if it's feasible, even as a short range hunting weapon for whitetail.....
Who needs an RPG when you have a 5.56. ?subjective - no more "easier to be accurate with" than a 7.62x51,,,,it's the shooter
it's ballistics don't match up with better military rounds plus it is more subject to effects of wind
I am sure you meant low recoil
you talking Armor in the military sense? Then if so, your "obviously" statement is misleading,,,yes diameter plays a small part, but projectile density, weight, and SPEED play a bigger part,,,trust me,,,no one shoots tanks or APCs witha 5.56 intending to penetrate,,,
What does your book say it should be?
Since the thread is allready off topic --- Is replacing the 5.56 caliber as the standard necessary? I have several friends that are vets and they all seemed to like the 5.56 in the M4/M16 platforms but find it lacking as a LMG round. Would it make an sense to adopt a slightly heavier itermediate round like the 6.8 solely for LMGs/SAWs (not sure of proper designation)? I understand ammo compatability is a huge consideration but it seems like there could be some benefits.
Yes. It will work well. Shoot them in the right place and from a reasonable distance and I imagine you’ll be pleased with the results.
What were the ranges when you shot the deer and where was the shot placement?Only issue is blood trails.... I’ve killed 3 with a 556 (fed fusion 62gn) and the one that ran out of sight was hell to find, none of them bled more than a few drops so tracking was difficult.
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That's what I have been worried about. How much recoil does your 6.5 G have?
Not much tracking involved I betBuddy has one its like shooting one with a 45-70 or a muzzyloader. A whole lotta thump and a good sized hole.
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I went over to the local gun shop near me at lunch. Turns out the gentleman who works there let his daughters hunt with 5.56 in the Barnes TSX 55 gr. He said shoot right in the shoulder, pretty good blood trail, and they don't tote it very far. I think the ammo is called Vortx. Left me feeling a little more reassured. I was planning on buying a cellular game camera this year, didn't want to spend that money on an upper.[emoji1662]
the one that ran was just behind the shoulder (typical archery placement) and on recovery the damage was good. Bother lungs were liquified, but no exit and blood trail was minimal, few drops over the entire 300yard track.