Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Hunting
Bear Hunting
R-25 308 for bear?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="jasonprox700" data-source="post: 349059" data-attributes="member: 7328"><p>Here's the deal with Remington's AR's. The R15 models, are built by Bushmaster, and the R25 models are built by DPMS. Soooo, if you purchase a R15 or R25, you are purchasing a Bushy or DPMS. </p><p></p><p>Also, Remington only chambers the .243, 7mm-08, and the .308 in their R25 lineup. All are great choices, but DPMS chambers more. They have a wide variety of chamberings to suit your needs. They also have a ton of configuration. </p><p></p><p>I currently own 4 AR's. Three are .223/5.56. A Bushmaster Varminter, and two 16" carbines that I built from a pile of parts. The fourth is my AP4. I have never had problems with hollow points not feeding, or any ammo for that matter. Except for some 108 grain frangible bullets I purchased for cheap to plink with in my .308. They break apart so easily, that if they meet any resistance when feeding, they snap off at the case mouth. They are really explosive though.</p><p></p><p>I should note that the trigger on most AR's is crappy. They have a lot of creep and are very heavy. Most break between 5 and 8 lbs or so. The trigger on my Bushy is a match grade, adjustable two stage. This is a very nice trigger. </p><p></p><p>I ended up sending out the triggers on my AP4, and my carbines to Bill Springfield. Google him. He does a great job.</p><p></p><p>I'm pretty sure DPMS makes the worst trigger out there. The Remingtons have a different trigger, so that is one plus.</p><p></p><p>I do handload mine. You just have to back off on the charge a bit. AR's can't handle the pressure like a bolt gun. I don't crimp, and I have never had a problem. Also, I do not use small base dies. I have thought about it on my AP4 because the chamber is a little tight. Nothing a little polishing won't fix.</p><p></p><p>Opening the AR door literally opens up another world. They are a accurate, versatile, and reliable platform. All 4 of my AR's will shoot 1 moa or better (most of the time). You can get one in a .22 LR, all the way up to the .458 SOCOM (.45-70 ballistics in a .223 length cartridge). This could possibly be the best choice when charging into the thick stuff when chasing something that can bite or claw you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jasonprox700, post: 349059, member: 7328"] Here's the deal with Remington's AR's. The R15 models, are built by Bushmaster, and the R25 models are built by DPMS. Soooo, if you purchase a R15 or R25, you are purchasing a Bushy or DPMS. Also, Remington only chambers the .243, 7mm-08, and the .308 in their R25 lineup. All are great choices, but DPMS chambers more. They have a wide variety of chamberings to suit your needs. They also have a ton of configuration. I currently own 4 AR's. Three are .223/5.56. A Bushmaster Varminter, and two 16" carbines that I built from a pile of parts. The fourth is my AP4. I have never had problems with hollow points not feeding, or any ammo for that matter. Except for some 108 grain frangible bullets I purchased for cheap to plink with in my .308. They break apart so easily, that if they meet any resistance when feeding, they snap off at the case mouth. They are really explosive though. I should note that the trigger on most AR's is crappy. They have a lot of creep and are very heavy. Most break between 5 and 8 lbs or so. The trigger on my Bushy is a match grade, adjustable two stage. This is a very nice trigger. I ended up sending out the triggers on my AP4, and my carbines to Bill Springfield. Google him. He does a great job. I'm pretty sure DPMS makes the worst trigger out there. The Remingtons have a different trigger, so that is one plus. I do handload mine. You just have to back off on the charge a bit. AR's can't handle the pressure like a bolt gun. I don't crimp, and I have never had a problem. Also, I do not use small base dies. I have thought about it on my AP4 because the chamber is a little tight. Nothing a little polishing won't fix. Opening the AR door literally opens up another world. They are a accurate, versatile, and reliable platform. All 4 of my AR's will shoot 1 moa or better (most of the time). You can get one in a .22 LR, all the way up to the .458 SOCOM (.45-70 ballistics in a .223 length cartridge). This could possibly be the best choice when charging into the thick stuff when chasing something that can bite or claw you. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
Bear Hunting
R-25 308 for bear?
Top