Picking the Pig Hunt Rifles

Published on June 17, 2015
Duration: 6:32

This video details the process of selecting and preparing rifles for a pig hunt in Georgia. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, evaluates two primary rifle platforms: a Midwest Industries AR-15 Billet in .300 Blackout and a CMMG Mk47 Mutant in 7.62x39. Extensive ammunition testing is conducted, focusing on subsonic loads for the .300 Blackout, with the SilencerCo Harvester 220gr Sierra load achieving the best accuracy. Suppressor performance with the Griffin Armament Recce-7 is also highlighted.

Quick Summary

Expert rifle selection for a Georgia pig hunt involves testing platforms like the Midwest Industries AR-15 Billet (.300 BLK) and CMMG Mk47 Mutant (7.62x39). Accuracy testing with subsonic .300 BLK loads revealed the SilencerCo Harvester 220gr Sierra achieved 1-inch groups, while the Griffin Armament Recce-7 suppressor provided exceptional noise reduction.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Hunt Preparation
  2. 01:52Midwest Industries AR-15 Setup
  3. 02:28CMMG Mk47 Mutant Setup
  4. 02:51Ammunition Accuracy Testing
  5. 04:38Suppressor Performance and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifles were considered for the pig hunt?

The primary rifle contenders evaluated were a Midwest Industries AR-15 Billet chambered in .300 Blackout and a CMMG Mk47 Mutant chambered in 7.62x39. Both were tested with a Griffin Armament Recce-7 suppressor.

Which .300 Blackout ammunition performed best for accuracy?

During accuracy testing at 100 yards, the SilencerCo Harvester 220gr Sierra subsonic load achieved the best performance with a consistent 1-inch group, making it the selected hunting load.

What optics were used on the hunting rifles?

The Midwest Industries AR-15 Billet was equipped with a Browe BTO fixed 4x optic featuring an illuminated reticle. The CMMG Mk47 Mutant utilized an Aimpoint Patrol optic.

How effective was the Griffin Armament Recce-7 suppressor?

The Griffin Armament Recce-7 suppressor demonstrated excellent performance on the .300 Blackout setup, described as "Hollywood quiet" with the trigger reset being nearly as loud as the shot itself.

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