Best hunting round for an AR-15 platform?

If you want to go 308 sized action, there are Modern Hunters out there. FAMAE, Eagle International or whatever it is has a 308 sized RS-Q2 or something coming soon. The FNAR is kinda like a modern sporting rifle.

ETA - don’t be poor and buy a APC 308.
 
Taurkon said:
The wife and I were discussing a new hunting rifle last night and it got me thinking about hunting with 'black rifles'. We may have a few that were not on the OIC but the FRT was changed after May 1st. These are rifles that we could quick-swap uppers depending on the use case.

So, if I were to build an upper, is there a big game round (moose or elk) that would work well out to ~ 250 - 300 yards?
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the way I read your question....I'm gonna say no there is no suitable round that would work well in that platform for 250-300 yard shots....75-100 maybe but those ranges a 308class would be pretty much the minimum....you need more foot pounds and better penetration into the vitals for that class of game...the game deserves a clean kill....
 
Taurkon said:
The wife and I were discussing a new hunting rifle last night and it got me thinking about hunting with 'black rifles'. We may have a few that were not on the OIC but the FRT was changed after May 1st. These are rifles that we could quick-swap uppers depending on the use case.

So, if I were to build an upper, is there a big game round (moose or elk) that would work well out to ~ 250 - 300 yards?
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Remington 30AR

125gr tsx at 2800fps (factory load) will get the job done at those ranges. Only factory rifle that was chambered for this round was the Remington R15 and it used a hybrid upper. However the Bushmaster ACR when first announced was said to be available in this Caliber eventually.

Remington never made good on that promise, but with the help of Herron Arms, a bushmaster ACR chambered in Remington 30AR became a reality
 
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Spcamno said:
Do you mind to shed some light on this?

Very unfortunate that my Stag 10's future is still unknown this sounds very interesting.
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The people behind this, which apparently is a International Firearms Corporation/Adler International Eagle RS-Q1:


Are also building a 308 sized action version, which I think I saw mentioned will be maybe called the Osprey RS-Q2 although I may be a bit off on all the names. KBarms website has some mention of both versions.
 
rommelrommel said:
The people behind this, which apparently is a International Firearms Corporation/Adler International Eagle RS-Q1:


Are also building a 308 sized action version, which I think I saw mentioned will be maybe called the Osprey RS-Q2 although I may be a bit off on all the names. KBarms website has some mention of both versions.
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When will they be available for purchase on retailers shelves?
 
Gunnerlove said:
Well, that's not really true. You get used to triggers and the manual of arms. Something as small as switching to a nice aftermarket trigger in my personal AR reduced my proficiency with my issued C7. Training on a different platform has very little cross over once you get beyond the some training is better than none learning curve.
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You double and triple tap deer from behind cover, while multi tasking and doing whatever other cool CQB stuff y'all do in the service though? Thanks for your service, btw.

Once you learn how to breath and take precise shots, at range with a bolt gun, the skills are quite transferable between rifles.
 
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Brian46 said:
When will they be available for purchase on retailers shelves?
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The RS-Q1 (556)and RS-Q2 (308) are covered in the below two threads:

A summary of 5.56 / 7.62x39 Black NR Rifle Options and Prices

A summary of 7.62 Semi Auto NR Rifle Options and Prices

I try to keep them updated at least once a month to provide the most comprehensive list of currently produced and/or being imported Non-Restricted options on the market. It is full of video links, reviews, articles and high level information. The aim is to get away from "Just go to your local gunshop" or "Just search around" levels of information and to provide new shooters in particular a wealth of information.
 
rommelrommel said:
The people behind this, which apparently is a International Firearms Corporation/Adler International Eagle RS-Q1:


Are also building a 308 sized action version, which I think I saw mentioned will be maybe called the Osprey RS-Q2 although I may be a bit off on all the names. KBarms website has some mention of both versions.
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Thanks for your info.

I aware the RS-Q1 existant but the large frame platform is new to me guess it's time to start saving up for it lol.
 
Bratwurst said:
The RS-Q1 (556)and RS-Q2 (308) are covered in the below two threads:

A summary of 5.56 / 7.62x39 Black NR Rifle Options and Prices

A summary of 7.62 Semi Auto NR Rifle Options and Prices

I try to keep them updated at least once a month to provide the most comprehensive list of currently produced and/or being imported Non-Restricted options on the market. It is full of video links, reviews, articles and high level information. The aim is to get away from "Just go to your local gunshop" or "Just search around" levels of information and to provide new shooters in particular a wealth of information.
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Who has it available for sale is really all I need to know, that way I can ask questions directly of the person who has hands on the item I am looking at purchasing

Weight, Oal and Accuracy are my main concerns when it comes to modern sporting rifles as my main use is hunting.

An NR AR15 size rifle chambered in 308 like the POF Revolution would be the ideal hunting rifle
 
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Brian46 said:
Who has it available for sale is really all I need to know, that way I can ask questions directly of the person who has hands on the item I am looking at purchasing

Weight, Oal and Accuracy are my main concerns when it comes to modern sporting rifles as my main use is hunting.

An NR AR15 size rifle chambered in 308 like the POF Revolution would be the ideal hunting rifle
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They've already sold a couple hundred units. If you google "RS-Q1 for sale" it shows shops selling it.
 
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