The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - need help choosing a .223 for brush hunting varmints

Pecos21 · April 10, 2007, 11:49 AM

I hate to beat a dead horse, but I need unbiased opinions as it relates to sporting use.
Mini 14 or AR 15 or Remington 700

I like everything the AR offers, but I am concerned with toting an "evil black" military rifle around my deer lease. Is its image thretening? Does it apper un-sportsman like? Will it freak out the old-timers?

I've shot minis before and they are ok...nothing impressive. They are accurate enough and they look more like a hunting arm, but for almost the costs of an AR.

And then again, I almost want to say screw it and just get a bolt gun.

Please help and keep in mind that I dont care for a SHTF gun or a battle gun or tacticool gun. I dont care about high capacity mags or .5" groups at over 100 yards. I am looking for a gun to carry with me and in a truck at the deer lease where other hunters are present. Main uses would be varmint hunting at night and general brush cary.

Thanks guys

April 10, 2007, 11:49 AM	#1
Pecos21 Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 186	need help choosing a .223 for brush hunting varmints I hate to beat a dead horse, but I need unbiased opinions as it relates to sporting use. Mini 14 or AR 15 or Remington 700 I like everything the AR offers, but I am concerned with toting an "evil black" military rifle around my deer lease. Is its image thretening? Does it apper un-sportsman like? Will it freak out the old-timers? I've shot minis before and they are ok...nothing impressive. They are accurate enough and they look more like a hunting arm, but for almost the costs of an AR. And then again, I almost want to say screw it and just get a bolt gun. Please help and keep in mind that I dont care for a SHTF gun or a battle gun or tacticool gun. I dont care about high capacity mags or .5" groups at over 100 yards. I am looking for a gun to carry with me and in a truck at the deer lease where other hunters are present. Main uses would be varmint hunting at night and general brush cary. Thanks guys __________________ Keep it safe...