Summary: Reed and Tony discuss all the options one has when considering an AR-15 for hunting. Welcome to Episode #048 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with us is my co-host Tony Imburgia. This is the podcast about your favorite black rifle! This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years. There is something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. New Otis Giveaway. Send in your feedback to be included in the drawings to start during Episode #050. http://www.dtechuppers.com/ar-15-wssm-upper-receivers.html Brownells helps make this show possible. They are there for you anytime you shoot a spring across the room into your shag carpet. Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells ar15podcast.com/ar15parts Training Tip of the Week: Hunter’s Safety Courses are a good way to gain a basic understanding of firearms safety principles in a safe and unintimidating environment Main Topic: Hunting with your AR-15: The MSR is being used more widely as a next generation option for small and large game. Available calibers are .22LR, .223/5.56, .243, 6.5 Grendel, 6.8 SPC, 300 Whisper, .308 Winchester, .300 Win Mag Low recoil and dependability make it an excellent choice for novice shooters Varmint hunting is what the AR is most widely known for, as well as predator & nuisance hunting Basic Considerations Minimum Caliber TX - No Minimum Caliber, but no rimfire CO - 6mm (.24) Minimum Caliber NY - no restriction Magazine Capacity CO - Six round maximum if semi-auto TX - no limit NY - Six round maximum if semi-auto, unless .22 or .17 rimfire Barrel Length CO - 16” minimum TX - no restriction NY - no restriction Ammunition Requirements CO - 70 grain minimum for deer, with at least 1,000 ft./lbs. at 100 yards TX - no restriction NY - no restriction Types of Game Hogs Prairie Dogs Coyotes Whitetail Deer Things to think about: Ethical - the MSR is accurate and powerful taking game quickly and ethically Ease of use for Elderly hunters- lightweight and low recoil Customizable- several options for caliber, barrel length, etc Type of game you will be hunting Resources ar15hunter.com great resource with news and info about the latest MSR hunting experience. AR-15 platform for hunting -great article touching on several aspects of using the MSR to hunt Remington R-15 Line of MSR's - great example of the several different styles Your State Wildlife Management Department’s annual hunting publication Texas New York Colorado Don’t forget to Shop for your AR-15 parts at Brownells ar15podcast.com/ar15parts Listener Feedback: Tiny: Dear Reed and new guy Tony, Love the podcast! Hate to hear that Jake is leaving again. It\'s hilarious to listen to him attempt to speak the English language but if I had to choose, I'd choose Reed because he can actually answer questions due to his vast knowledge of the ar platform. Tony is also doing great so far but you guys should get a sound byte of Jake saying \"Colorado\" and play it whenever Colorado comes up in conversation. Anyway, how about an episode explaining ar gas systems. Maybe it's just me but I'm very ignorant on the subject and would like to know about the different length systems, why it matters with exception to the length of your barrel, why different diameter gas ports, and how to build a complete upper without having issues with the gas system. Hope my ideas not too stupid for consideration. Keep up the great work. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge, Jason M: Hey guys, been listening since show #1 and I love your podcast. Earlier this year, after being inspired by your excellent words of wisdom,
