DusterMullet
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Hey all,
New to the forums here. I've lightly browsed for the last few months and finally got an account.
I've been a shotgun & pistol guy for years...either hunting birds or having some fun shooting targets.
My friend built a 5.56/.223 AR-15 for me recently. At the time, he was already building one for himself and asked if I wanted one...I said sure and glad he did. As far as I know, it is a Trinity Force. Nothing crazy about it, and it's a more budget-friendly AR-15 from what I've read. I've only shot targets with it, and I like it a lot. I have a hog hunt coming up soon, so maybe I'll use it for that.
Questions:
I'm looking at possibly buying another AR-style gun. Ideally, one that can shoot larger rounds. That way, I have a .223 and something bigger for the occasion.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to read my rookie questions!
New to the forums here. I've lightly browsed for the last few months and finally got an account.
I've been a shotgun & pistol guy for years...either hunting birds or having some fun shooting targets.
My friend built a 5.56/.223 AR-15 for me recently. At the time, he was already building one for himself and asked if I wanted one...I said sure and glad he did. As far as I know, it is a Trinity Force. Nothing crazy about it, and it's a more budget-friendly AR-15 from what I've read. I've only shot targets with it, and I like it a lot. I have a hog hunt coming up soon, so maybe I'll use it for that.
Questions:
I'm looking at possibly buying another AR-style gun. Ideally, one that can shoot larger rounds. That way, I have a .223 and something bigger for the occasion.
- Does anybody have a list of the 'top', 'best-of-breed,' or 'high-end' AR-style manufacturers? I'm not saying that I want some high-end right now, but it would help me compare the manufacturers and get a better sense of what the market looks like. It seems like I hear of a new company everyday, and it would be awesome to have a list handy. At the least, I can compare features/specs of high-end guns to low-end guns, as that helps me learn quickly.
- What are the differences in Carbines, 'Pistol', mid-range, etc. rifles? What factors make a rifle either of these types?
- What makes an AR-10 different that an AR-15? Caliber size & barrel size?
- Any AR-style guns that can handle a high capacity 30.06 30-round magazine? That would be cool
- 5.56/.223 & 7.56/.308 seem to be the most common AR-style rounds. What are the larger more common rounds that I may be missing?
- What specs would you recommend for a gun that can shoot Elk, Deer & Hogs?
Thanks in advance for taking the time to read my rookie questions!
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