16" or 18" barrel length for deer hunting

[392heminut]

13 hours ago, 98Z5V said:

  I've got an 18" miglength gas stainless barrel from Rainier Arms that is an absolute tack driver, and it doesn't kick like a mule or anything like that. 

Says a retired U.S. Army Ranger that shoots 45-70 lever action rifle just for shitz & grins!

[Matt.Cross]

6 minutes ago, 392heminut said:

Says a retired U.S. Army Ranger that shoots 45-70 lever action rifle just for shitz & grins!

Just mentioning that rifle makes my shoulder tingle..... *shuddder*

I need to shoot it again though, I think I have some unresolved issues.

[Navistar82]

1 hour ago, 98Z5V said:

I don't run any adjustable gas blocks on any of my rifles - so, they'll work without adjustable gas blocks. I think I understood you correctly.

Port in gas blocks should be 0.125", across the board - that's the maximum gas port size you'll ever find in a barrel.

Yes, that's what i was asking. I ordered the 16" this morning. Now onto searching for a charging handle, 1-1.5lb trigger and stock. 

 

Thanks to all

[98Z5V]

9 hours ago, Navistar82 said:

 1-1.5lb trigger...

Triggers that light are hard to find. Trying looking into Jard.  I know they have one that goes down to 2.0lbs, but I only know that because I've had one for years.  Super-short reset, which makes it a pain in the a$s to shoot in a semi.  If you don't follow through on the trigger pull, it resets and shoots again (still semi-auto, not failing - just short reset...).

Another option is the Geissele Hi-Speed National Match trigger.  You won't find anything nicer.  Might not get down as low in pullweight as you want, but after you shoot it, you won't care.  

https://geissele.com/hi-speed-national-match-trigger-set.html

[survivalshop]

 1-1.5 # pull for a hunting rifle ? That could be a little dangerous , JMO .

[Navistar82]

Thanks, ill look into those.  I dont put my finger on the trigger till I'm ready to shoot and i dont use heavy gloves, under armor material without the big name. 

[shepp]

4 hours ago, Navistar82 said:

Thanks, ill look into those.  I dont put my finger on the trigger till I'm ready to shoot and i dont use heavy gloves, under armor material without the big name. 

Think he meant more like banging it around or accindentally dropping it

[EngrBob]

I like a two stage trigger for hunting myself.  This is why I put my first LaRue MBT on the .308, the second is going on the .338, and I put a G2S on the Grendel.  Hunting in the kind of scrub we have in West Texas means getting ready to take a shot in the small clearings as the game moves through, so a very smooth second stage with a light pull works very well for me. YRMV.

[Frankee]

I prefer 16"

just bought and received my new 16" .308 Aero Precision Premium Tactical Sniper Carbine Kit from moriartiarmaments.com

was not an easy decision but at the end choose that one https://moriartiarmaments.com/ar-10-.308/16-.308-aero-precision-tactical-sniper-carbine-kit-aero-precision-m5e1-complete-rifle-kit-16-.308-

now thinking to get 18" AR-10 .308 Ballistic Advantage Premium Mid Tactical Sniper Rifle Kit - DPMS Compatible for my brother, he is more into 18"