badkarmamib
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I built an AR a couple of years ago. Have plenty of 55gr FMJ and would like this rifle to start paying for itself. I just ordered dies to start loading for it. It has a non-free-floated (not worried about changing it for 1/2 MOA difference), chrome-lined, 1:7, 16" barrel. I live in VA, where large game requires .23 caliber or larger, so no interest there. So, questions:
1.) I am looking at loading 65gr. Sierra GameKings over H4895 for possible coyote hunting. Any suggestions that might be better?
2.) What would be good recommendations for groundhogs and squirrels?
3.) Just for the fun of it, would you use a Vortex StrikeFire or a Tasco 3-9X40 for the aforementioned hunting? I ask because I still want to keep the rifle available for its original purpose, and swapping tends to lead to loss of zero. I know I could get better mounts, but, for the price of doing that, I would just buy an inexpensive bolt .223 for hunting
1.) I am looking at loading 65gr. Sierra GameKings over H4895 for possible coyote hunting. Any suggestions that might be better?
2.) What would be good recommendations for groundhogs and squirrels?
3.) Just for the fun of it, would you use a Vortex StrikeFire or a Tasco 3-9X40 for the aforementioned hunting? I ask because I still want to keep the rifle available for its original purpose, and swapping tends to lead to loss of zero. I know I could get better mounts, but, for the price of doing that, I would just buy an inexpensive bolt .223 for hunting
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