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Offline Good Old One Shot

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Which Is better for varmits?
« on: March 06, 2003, 08:24:08 AM »
I was wondering what would be better.  Say that cost didn't matter, and I would use the same ammo.  I looking at a Ruger Mini-14, and an AR-15.  I really like the auto loading .223s, but I am stumped on which would be better.  I am in Colorado and would use it on coyotes, prarie dogs.  Both Both would be not be scoped.  Thanx
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« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2003, 03:40:45 PM »
GOOS,

Why would you want an autoloader for varmint use?  These are inherently less accurate compared to a solid bolt-action.  Any thin barreled action will suffer barrel heat-up, to some degree, with repeated firings, so you've got to make it count with the first shot!  The need for a heavy barrel and solid bolt-action in a heavy stock are the first requirements for any varmint that has a target area the size of a half dollar.
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« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2003, 03:52:27 PM »
Good one shot:  If I had to pick between the 2 mentioned I would opt for the AR-15 as I have fired both and it is by far the more accurate in my hands, however I am not a big user of the auto in the field as I have a LOVE affair with bolt actions, Im sorry thats just me maybe one of these days I will be converted but after 40 yrs I have learned that they work the best for me, good luck. :D   JIM
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« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2003, 05:24:41 AM »
I found myself in the same quandry a couple of years ago, and once I did the math, it was cheaper to get an AR15 (Bushmaster in my case) that would put holes where I wanted holes to be put than it was to get a Mini-14 and do all the work necessary to get the thing to shoot straight.  And don't let anyone kid ya, most quality AR/clones (marketed at "target" or "varmet" rifles) can shoot darn straight, and if you are serious about it, there are makers out there who will warranty their ARs to shoot 1/2 MOA @ 200 yds.

Having said that, you can probably get more bang for your accuracy buck from a bolt action IMHO.
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« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2003, 05:11:08 AM »
mainsprings right on.  Less variables in a bolt.  Still an accurized ar15 would be poison on coyotes...
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« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2003, 07:35:29 AM »
GOOS I dont see anywhere in the previous posts where it says the AR-15 has a longer range than the mini14.
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« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2003, 09:27:42 AM »
I predator hunt exclusivly with an AR and so do many of my friends. I shoot a 16" ss bull DPMS upper on a Bushy lower with Jewel trigger and my friend uses a Bushmaster 24" varminter. Both will shoot .5-.75" groups @ 100 yrds easily. And quick follow up shots are easy with no target aquisition loss.
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