Thread: NEW TO THE AR's, WHAT IS THE BETTER OPTION?

Yeah American Eagle is under the umbrella of Federal for whatever that means



Long + Heavy barrels on ARs are terrible imo

I dont pretend to be an expert on AR15 shooting, Ive only been shooting my Windham Vex for a few weeks. See (1st AR15 kill - hunting section)
1st hunt i shot rabbits with 50gr A eagle out to 250 yds, then reloaded 60 gr nosler BT which shot just as good, 1/2 " groups and shot my 1st AR 15 deer weekend before last. Last saturday after i shot 2 reds with a 6.5x55 and 2 reds at 515 yds with my 338FX we got the WW AR15 out and shot 2 goats at 408yds (3 shots) and today it accounted for its fairshare of the rabbits add hares.
That being said, today i was thinking my Tikka T3 223 would of been more fun to carry,get out of the ute and unload after a shot.
If /when i get another one i will look at the light weight options.
I hope this helps and now im back to planing a 7mmBR or 338 whisper upper

Hi 338 man what's your load powder etc for the60 grn if u don't mind me asking (always lookin for smaller groups)

Bernie, My load isnt special. 60gr nosler ballistic tips seated to fit mag, CCI 400 primers, ADI case and 23.5grs of AR2219. 2975fps.
Im sure a slower powder would give more speed but AR2219 drops out of my Redding BR30 powder thrower so accurately i dont waste time weighing powder chargers.

Thanx 338man mite just give that go