Hey guys, long time lurker and first time poster here. I was hoping maybe some of you guys might have some experience with a 16" barrel on an AR platform.
I have been sitting on an AR lower I had to build my first AR with for about a year. A few months ago I finally decided to go with the 6.5 route because I hate my wallet I suppose. What I had in mind was a good AR for tromping through the brush of south Texas for hogs and white tail.
Any ways, do any of you guys load for 16" 1-8 twist AR's? I cant seem to be able to find much info on a similar set up. What loads have you guys found that perform well out of 16" AR's?
Currently I have a box Hornady 95gr VMAX, 129 SST, 140 SST, and a jug of 8208XBR to work with. I prefer a lighter faster bullet, but not at the cost of tighter patterns. I realize that a 16" AR isnt going to put bullets in bullet holes (maybe I'm wrong about this), but I do want to bring them as close together as possible.
I have been sitting on an AR lower I had to build my first AR with for about a year. A few months ago I finally decided to go with the 6.5 route because I hate my wallet I suppose. What I had in mind was a good AR for tromping through the brush of south Texas for hogs and white tail.
Any ways, do any of you guys load for 16" 1-8 twist AR's? I cant seem to be able to find much info on a similar set up. What loads have you guys found that perform well out of 16" AR's?
Currently I have a box Hornady 95gr VMAX, 129 SST, 140 SST, and a jug of 8208XBR to work with. I prefer a lighter faster bullet, but not at the cost of tighter patterns. I realize that a 16" AR isnt going to put bullets in bullet holes (maybe I'm wrong about this), but I do want to bring them as close together as possible.
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