Ar or mini 30

[mikerosa]

The mini shouldn’t even be in the same sentence as an AR for all around quality and reliability.


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[TexMax]

The mini shouldn’t even be in the same sentence as an AR for all around quality and reliability.


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Agree. Nor should a .300 in a 16+ inch gun

[Outbreaker]

If it is mainly for pigs.....unless you have a suppressor you are going to run on it.....I would go .458 Socom or .450 Bushmaster.

[SC-Texas]

If it is mainly for pigs.....unless you have a suppressor you are going to run on it.....I would go .458 Socom or .450 Bushmaster.

Why not 308?

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[Outbreaker]

Why not 308?

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Ar-15 platform rather than Ar-10 platform.

[Preacher Man]

No experience with the mini 30, but had a mini 14 that I could not get good groups with. Sold it and went with an AR that is a tack driver. And tough as nails.

[lungbuster1985]

Agree. Nor should a .300 in a 16+ inch gun

I agree the .300BO is best suited for shorter barrels. But, supersonic ammo is really close to a 7.62x39 round. It’s also the most widely available ammo that’s not 5.56. The only thing different on a blackout is the barrel, so reliability or accuracy shouldn’t be a concern. I think a 16 inch blackout running supers would make an excellent ranch gun, if you wanted the shoot a larger bullet. But the good ole 5.56 would definitely be my first choice, it’s cheap and packs plenty of punch.

[mikerosa]

Why not just get a conventional bolt action rifle if it’s for pig shooting ? 7mm , .300 or .270 short mag, maybe a 30.06, .308 etc.

I really like a Creedmor 6.5 for long distance. Granted not the pop some of the others have. Equates to a .260 caliber, not half bad for take down and flat shooting.

Personally I’d get a SKS or an AK47 commie gun before a mini Ruger. I’m personally turned off on them being my hunting pal had to send his back because it was shooting like a spray gun. Apparently the barrel had to be re-floated. His uses the commie round 7.62x39, which is a great round and cheap cost. I have an AR-10 in .308 and 2 AR’s in 5.56. AR’s are great, the 10’s do have a history of ejection issues. They are very functional and a 5.56 to the bottom of the ear will lay any sized pig down hitting its head to the ground before it’s knees bend. Lol [emoji23]


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[Drycreek3189]

I agree AR, but no love for the 6.8 ? It has killed every well-hit hog I've ever shot up to 250/275 pounders, and some not so well hit that were running. Some killed out to 200 yards, and as close as 30 yards, all with Federal Fusion 115 grain. I have two ARs in 6.8 SPC, one for day and one for night. I also have a .450 Bushmaster, but it stays in the safe.

[justintyme8303]

IMO an AR in 7.62x39 with a stainless barrel is the way to go. Cheap ammo and plenty of power for the hogs.

And like stated above. Easy to care for. Wipe off and go.


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X2 on the AR in 7.62x39 just do your research and built it right and get the C-products mags.

[Kossetx]

Wow, thanks folks. Plenty of info. Adios Ruger. Would a stock anderson be a ok first ar?

[Outbreaker]

Wow, thanks folks. Plenty of info. Adios Ruger. Would a stock anderson be a ok first ar?

Or build it.

Bughole guns will be pricier than throw in truck 2-4 MOA guns.

[Wellborn Papa]

X2 on the 6.8 SPC it works and ammo is easier to find than 6.5 Grendel.

[geezer56]

AR all day. The 7.62x39 is a pig thumper. Wolf makes a 154 gr soft point steel case round that is a pig hammer. Runs about 10 bucks for 40 rounds. C-products mags are the stuff for this round. I like the 10 rounders, they don't hang down so far and catch on everything like the 30's do. I run my thermal on an AR in this caliber, and yes, the barrel is stainless. No rust, muss, or fuss.

[justintyme8303]

Wow, thanks folks. Plenty of info. Adios Ruger. Would a stock anderson be a ok first ar?

Should be .... What they going for?