I'm upgrading and I've decided on a .223 the local shop has a new in box ruger ranch rifle the target model with bull barrel and harmonic dampener/ the other a used bushmaster ar with shorter barrel flash hider and carry handle (A2 receiver I believe) and 4 way adjustable stock. I like to target shoot and this will be my predator gun. the bushmasters really light which I like but I've always been of the opinion light guns aren't accurate they both are the same price and I'm going to be trading my old saiga and a muzzleloader for them. so, I'm looking to weigh out pros and cons. accuracy is important. and I want to reiterate this is the new ranch rifle with thumbhole stock not the old version. please make up my mind.
duly noted I forgot to mention I was going for semi auto i'm trying to find that happy medium of semi and accuracy. I have a bolt action, I want something for the coyotes and bobcats.
I have a Ruger Mini14 Ranch w/1" Bull Barrel 21" w/a1/10 twist, 380 flash hider and a .950 gas block and other goodies. It's better than an AR-15 NOW.
Out of the box the AR might be slightly more accurate, but for the price I think that the MIni would be a sound purchase. Tapco sells adj. pistol grip stocks for the mini and the quick detach system lets you switch out rifle scopes with repeatability!
People might gripe about the operating rod in a mini - how it might affect accuracy. I assure you that with a heavy barrel, any "harmonic" destabilization by the op. rod will be reduced.
Currently using Remington 45gr. JHP and Hornady V-Max 55gr. Ballistic Boat-tail.
Coyote, Fox, P. Dogs.
Just my 2cents.
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