I was recently involved in a test of more than ten AR15s for hunting, including a number of brands from both Europe and the USA. To fire guns with free ammo and let others know what you think about them is always great fun, and this occasion was no exception. The testing involved both shooting in an indoor cinema and outdoors. The good thing with the cinema was that due to the low light, it was difficult to see what kind of brand and rifle I was using, to avoid any bias to a particular brand.
The AR-15 @ TFB:
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Think before you buy
In some countries, the Government restricts the number of guns you can own, but regardless here’s some general advice from my side. Don’t just buy the cheapest rifle to fill your gun safe. Take care of your hunting rifle collection and choose the right rifle—one that really suits you! Also, keep an open mind that the AR platform might not be the best solution for your specific needs. Bolt-actions can be quite nice as well, and in some hunting parties, the AR-15 might not be as welcome – or at all.
A good friend of mine rushed to buy an AR-15 as soon as he could, without seeking better advice (mine, for instance). Now he’s stuck with a rifle that’s extremely front-heavy and has the longest, non-adjustable stock on the market. Did I mention he’s rather short? Modifying his rifle to fit him properly is certainly possible, but it will cost him thousands. He’s in the middle of that process right now, and it’s not going that well. I guess one day, after all his rebuilds, he’ll know his rifle really well and have tons of AR furniture left to sell on the secondhand market.
