Thread: Why do people frown at using military rifles for hunting?

I have been fortunate to have fired countless rnds thru just about every available assault rifle on the market that was available pre the early 2000's due to my military career, the weapon systems havnt changed that much. I have never hunted quadrapeds with one on foot but have fired plenty of rounds from machines over the years doing venison and various culls with everything from AR's, Sig's. Ak's, Styers and a few others. All were just as effective but my favorite had to be AUG for that task.
I would not hesitate to take any number of platforms hunting. My only minor gripe would be just about every system is a pain in the ass to sling, due to numerous lumpy bits. This means it is easier to carry it and a prick if ya need your hands free for any length of time.
Trust me when you carry one 16hrs a day and then sleep with the friggin thing they get to be uncomfortable as most Grunts, I am sure would agree. A small respite is an SA-80 type sling which allows hands free and it can be at the ready quickly. They are a heap more accurate across the board than a conventional hunting rifle from most unsupported postitions, especially standing unsupported due to their ergonomics. They are faster with target acquisition and obviously follow ups. As most are in 5.56 the calibre and being my favorite hunting cartridge, it is limited in the bush. Go to 6.8 or 7.62 and up goes the weight a little.
If I had a ton of coin I wouldnt look past the SIG 551 series, my favorite system out of them all. They also make the best auto pistols IMO. Although due to fine tolerances the 551's were deemed to not be grunt proof.