LUCKYB40 Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 First.. I would like to say that this is my first AR since the military (85-91) and it really feels good to get one back in my hands. My first question (Of many to come) I will be using this 80% Deer Hunting - 20% Target Shooting. I'm sure I will get many opinions on this, but that is why I am asking. What is the max ethical distance for taking down a Whitetail? (150gr -168gr and Optics are 4-12 x 40 VX-R) Or does anybody have bullistics that they have recorded over the years for a 16" barrel? thanks in advance for any infromation given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Welcome from the midwest brother Lucky,guns & ammo had an article on that question and it came down to your skill level to put the animal down quick and clean.Shoot on bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr3db3ar Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Welcome, I shoot the Oracle as well, mine shoots near MOA and I'd be comfortable out to at least the 400 that I've practiced at. Can't to take it out to 600 to 800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 What is the max ethical distance for taking down a Whitetail? (150gr -168gr and Optics are 4-12 x 40 VX-R) Or does anybody have bullistics that they have recorded over the years for a 16" barrel? thanks in advance for any infromation given.A 168 grain bullet from a 16" barrel should remain supersonic to about 600 yards. As far as "ethical", I assume you mean "what is the optimum distance I should expect for a 'one shot kill'?" A decent shooter should hold a 6"-8" group at 300 yards with that scope/barrel combo. Extra range and accuracy depending on the muzzle device, trigger and of course the quality of the bullet. Really maxing out at 400 yards with above par equipment and skill.You could make a 600 yard killer with a 16" barrel... but it won't be cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUCKYB40 Posted January 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Thanks for all the infromation. That was exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to have some goals for what I started out with. I just didn't know where to start. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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