So a few years ago I poured a bunch of money into my first AR build. It is a left handed Stag 556. Only problem is I put a 24" bull barrel on the gun and it weighs a ton and really can only be shot of of a bench or sticks so as a hunting rifle it sucks. Basically it just sits in my safe. I have another AR I built in 556 that is great for hunting only weighs 6lbs i love it.
What are your thoughts on converting the gun to a 6.8 with a 16" barrel? I can make the conversion for about $300. Since it is a left handed gun 6.8 is my only other option. I really dont know how much I will use it as a big game hunting rifle since I enjoy carying a more traditional rifle in the field. But I dont know a lot of people are using black guns and it sounds like the 6.8 is an accurate round out of a short barrel.
Also if anyone is interested in a 556 stainless 24" bull barrel let me know because I am over it. It's fun punching clovers but bench shooting just isnt for me.
What are your thoughts on converting the gun to a 6.8 with a 16" barrel? I can make the conversion for about $300. Since it is a left handed gun 6.8 is my only other option. I really dont know how much I will use it as a big game hunting rifle since I enjoy carying a more traditional rifle in the field. But I dont know a lot of people are using black guns and it sounds like the 6.8 is an accurate round out of a short barrel.
Also if anyone is interested in a 556 stainless 24" bull barrel let me know because I am over it. It's fun punching clovers but bench shooting just isnt for me.