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  • Bully

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    Currently living in NJ with all indications I will be in Texas (Allen area) by the end of August.

    I'm building a rifle primarily because I have a buddy that lives down there that has some acreage and wants help with hog depredation.
    I've hunted and am a decent shot. So I decided to go with a .223. I'll be loading my own using Nosler "Bonded Performance" bullets and Varget.

    The rifle is a BCM upper/lower with factory parts in the lower. Premium BCG and a 16" Criterion "Core" series barrel(I'm currently 5 weeks in to a 12+ week wait), 16" set up for a suppressor with a SureFire muzzle device. Optic will be a Sig Sauer LPVO Tango 6, 1-6.
    Everything is just parts right now and sitting in a box waiting on the barrel.
    Unfortunately NV and or Thermal is not an option at this moment. If "excess" funds are found, I will be buying a suppressor first and foremost. Glass will come after if deemed necessary.

    Did I do ok with my choices? Any suggestions on changes that I can effect prior to assembly/move?
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    Txhillbilly

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    A 223 will kill pigs pretty well as long as the shot placement is good and correct type of bullet is used, but I prefer to use my 6.5x6.8 wildcat, 6.8 SPC II, or 260 Remington AR10.

    If I take a 223 for pig hunting, I use the Sierra 65 gr Gameking bullets. They work really good.
     

    Bully

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    My vote is change your trigger to something nice. If constant feedback is shot placement then that matters.
    It's the upgraded BCM trigger which is surprisingly nice. I'm a trigger snob so I am in agreement with you.
    I vote 308
    Tough to do on an AR15 platform. I have bolt guns in 6mm, 7mm and 30cal.
     

    andre3k

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    I think your rifle choice is just fine. Bullet selection is more of an issue here and I think your Nosler bonded bullet will be fine. I also second the comment abut the Sierra 65gr Game King if you can find them. The 165gr Game King is my preferred 30 cal hunting bullet.

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    Bully

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    That’s why you need an AR-10. :)
    Coming up but not right now...
    I think your rifle choice is just fine. Bullet selection is more of an issue here and I think your Nosler bonded bullet will be fine. I also second the comment abut the Sierra 65gr Game King if you can find them. The 165gr Game King is my preferred 30 cal hunting bullet.

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    I will look for them. Thank you.
     

    kenboyles72

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    My rifle, is a DPMS Sportical, the only thing I have upgraded, is a free float handguard and pistol grip. Currently, it has a RDS as an optic and it is very accurate. I have put down many hogs with this setup, using 77gr FMJ. Around here, woods are really thick and hardly ever get over a 100 yrd shot, mostly 50yrds or less, so this setup works very well. I have never had a hog walk off, drop right on the spot. The barrel may be a 1:9 twist, but at these short ranges, stability or accuracy is not an issue.
     

    Bully

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    My rifle, is a DPMS Sportical, the only thing I have upgraded, is a free float handguard and pistol grip. Currently, it has a RDS as an optic and it is very accurate. I have put down many hogs with this setup, using 77gr FMJ. Around here, woods are really thick and hardly ever get over a 100 yrd shot, mostly 50yrds or less, so this setup works very well. I have never had a hog walk off, drop right on the spot. The barrel may be a 1:9 twist, but at these short ranges, stability or accuracy is not an issue.
    Thank you. Much appreciated.
     

    kyletxria1911a1

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    My rifle, is a DPMS Sportical, the only thing I have upgraded, is a free float handguard and pistol grip. Currently, it has a RDS as an optic and it is very accurate. I have put down many hogs with this setup, using 77gr FMJ. Around here, woods are really thick and hardly ever get over a 100 yrd shot, mostly 50yrds or less, so this setup works very well. I have never had a hog walk off, drop right on the spot. The barrel may be a 1:9 twist, but at these short ranges, stability or accuracy is not an issue.
    That's what I have but it's a 10
     

    Renegade

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    I started with 556. Then I went to 300BLK, now I am at 762.

    762 just gives you more. More thump, more range, more forgiveness for less than great placement.

    I am not sure how it works for others, but for me I rarely see a single hog. I see sounders full of them. Anywhere from 4-5 to 20+. So I get one good shot, and after that it is a free for all. They are running everywhere and you are shooting COM.

    My advice is do not buy anything else till you get here. A lot of what you have is not optimum or is costly and locks you in (like SF muzzle device).

    Right now the best deal is an DPMS LR-308 lower kit from CDNN.

    DPMS LR308 COMPLETE LOWER WITH STOCK GRAPHITE BLK (cdnnsports.com)

    Then get complete upper from the usual places and are in business.
     
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