How many of you have taken medium or large game with an EBR?

FirstFreedom · July 12, 2004, 09:54 AM

I'm defining EBR for purposes of this thread only as a "semi-auto, detachable-mag-fed, civilian version/copy of a rifle designed at some point for a country or countries' military unit or units" - examples are ARs, AKs, FALs, HK91, M1A, etc. If so, comment please.

leadbutt · July 13, 2004, 12:44 AM

I have used an AK model for hunting pigs on and off for awihle now

Long Path · July 13, 2004, 02:04 AM

No, but I've killed a deer with a Springield M1903.

I've hunted deer with a No 4 Mk 1 SMLE, and elk with a No. 5 Jungle Carbine.

I've hunted coyotes with an old AR15, but never fired a shot.

BobbyWins · July 13, 2004, 07:46 AM

If an SKS counts,then yes,I have.One hog(150 lb.)and 1 whitetail doe.

BW

Mannlicher · July 15, 2004, 07:45 PM

I have taken my M1A Hog and deer hunting. Iron sights, 5 round mag, Federal Classic 150 grain SP ammo. No luck yet with Whitetails, but it works well on hogs.

stevelyn · September 3, 2004, 09:35 AM

Wolves with a Daewoo K2.

critter · September 7, 2004, 07:28 PM

200# boar hog with Colt AR15. Worked better than I expected, but it was a well placed shot through the shoulders.

Maddog50 · September 21, 2004, 05:12 PM

I've taken hogs and javalina with a 16" AR. I've had mixed results. You really need to choose your shot placement and ammunition carefully.

rwilson452 · September 21, 2004, 10:19 PM

The only thing I have shot with such a firearm would go under the heading of "The most dangerous game" Ya know, the kind that shoots back or first.

Carlos Cabeza · September 27, 2004, 10:40 AM

Why yes, Yes I have.

Last fall, a head shot on a small doe just so I could say I have and it could be done. A skilled hunter should be able to and most definitely could, use an EBR to hunt with.

edited to clear up point of statement

View Poll Results: Have you taken game with an EBR?
Yes, I have.	10	38.46%
No, I have not, although I am a hunter.	12	46.15%
No, I have not, but I don't hunt.	2	7.69%
Your poll is pretty stupid.	2	7.69%
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July 12, 2004, 09:54 AM	#1
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	How many of you have taken medium or large game with an EBR? I'm defining EBR for purposes of this thread only as a "semi-auto, detachable-mag-fed, civilian version/copy of a rifle designed at some point for a country or countries' military unit or units" - examples are ARs, AKs, FALs, HK91, M1A, etc. If so, comment please.

July 13, 2004, 12:44 AM	#2
leadbutt Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2002 Location: Tidewater,Virginia Posts: 289	I have used an AK model for hunting pigs on and off for awihle now __________________ "I am always willing to learn,but not always willing to be taught" Sir Winston Churchill

July 13, 2004, 02:04 AM	#3
Long Path Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 1999 Location: N. Texas Posts: 5,899	No, but I've killed a deer with a Springield M1903. I've hunted deer with a No 4 Mk 1 SMLE, and elk with a No. 5 Jungle Carbine. I've hunted coyotes with an old AR15, but never fired a shot. __________________ "Welcome to The Firing Line, a virtual community dedicated to the discussion and advancement of responsible firearms ownership."T.F.L. Policy Page Will you, too, be one who stands in the gap? ____________

July 15, 2004, 07:45 PM	#5
Mannlicher Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: North Central Florida & Miami Posts: 3,208	I have taken my M1A Hog and deer hunting. Iron sights, 5 round mag, Federal Classic 150 grain SP ammo. No luck yet with Whitetails, but it works well on hogs. __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacesset "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.".........Ronald Reagan

July 13, 2004, 07:46 AM	#4
BobbyWins Member Join Date: June 25, 2004 Location: Central Texas Posts: 25	If an SKS counts,then yes,I have.One hog(150 lb.)and 1 whitetail doe. BW

September 3, 2004, 09:35 AM	#6
stevelyn Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: Fairbanksan in exile to Aleutian Hell Posts: 2,655	Wolves with a Daewoo K2.

September 7, 2004, 07:28 PM	#7
critter Member Join Date: February 12, 2000 Posts: 24	200# boar hog with Colt AR15. Worked better than I expected, but it was a well placed shot through the shoulders.

September 21, 2004, 05:12 PM	#8
Maddog50 Junior Member Join Date: February 26, 2002 Location: Central TX Posts: 3	I've taken hogs and javalina with a 16" AR. I've had mixed results. You really need to choose your shot placement and ammunition carefully.

September 21, 2004, 10:19 PM	#9
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	ebr The only thing I have shot with such a firearm would go under the heading of "The most dangerous game" Ya know, the kind that shoots back or first.

September 27, 2004, 10:40 AM	#10
Carlos Cabeza Junior Member Join Date: September 9, 2004 Posts: 3	Why yes, Yes I have. Last fall, a head shot on a small doe just so I could say I have and it could be done. A skilled hunter should be able to and most definitely could, use an EBR to hunt with. edited to clear up point of statement Last edited by Carlos Cabeza; September 27, 2004 at 04:33 PM.

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