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AR15's are not Hunting Rifles. (lemmy.ml)

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[–] [email protected] 56 points 4 months ago (40 children)

Assuming proper training and ammunition, they're perfectly capable for hunting small to medium game such as rabbits, coyotes, tyrants, wild hogs, and whitetail deer.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

...rabbits?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Yup. Shot placement is key if you're looking to feed yourself.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

5.56 is a ridiculous waste of money for rabbits and totally excessive. 22 or even a pellet gun would be perfectly adequate and waaaaaay cheaper.

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