7 Rifles I Wouldn't Trust on a Hunt

Published on March 25, 2023
Duration: 12:06

This video critically reviews several rifles unsuitable for hunting due to accuracy issues, poor durability, excessive weight, or underpowered cartridges. The host highlights specific failures like the Mossberg Patriot's accuracy problems and the Christensen Ranger 22's feeding issues. He also warns against heavy rifles and the AR-15 in .223 for certain game, emphasizing the importance of reliability and appropriate caliber choice for hunting success and safety.

Quick Summary

Rifles can be untrustworthy for hunting due to severe accuracy problems, unreliable feeding or extraction, poor durability leading to rust or finish failure, excessive weight making them difficult to carry, or using an underpowered cartridge for the intended game.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Rifles to Avoid
  2. 02:04Mossberg Patriot: Accuracy Issues
  3. 03:25Christensen Ranger 22: Feeding Failures
  4. 05:38Why Heavy Rifles Fail for Hunting
  5. 06:38Savage Axis: Rust and Poor Scopes
  6. 07:40Browning X-Bolt Pro: Recoil & Trigger
  7. 09:08AR-15 (.223) for Deer Hunting?
  8. 10:25Muzzle Brakes: Hearing Danger

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common reasons a rifle might be untrustworthy for hunting?

Rifles can be untrustworthy for hunting due to severe accuracy problems, unreliable feeding or extraction, poor durability leading to rust or finish failure, excessive weight making them difficult to carry, or using an underpowered cartridge for the intended game.

Why is the Mossberg Patriot considered untrustworthy for hunting by the Backfire host?

The host experienced significant accuracy issues with two different Mossberg Patriot rifles in .308 caliber, even after a factory barrel replacement, indicating a fundamental problem with reliability for hunting.

What are the risks associated with using muzzle brakes on hunting rifles?

Muzzle brakes significantly increase noise levels, potentially up to 165%. This poses a severe risk of permanent hearing damage, especially during hunting scenarios where hearing protection might not be consistently worn.

Is the AR-15 platform in .223 caliber suitable for hunting deer?

The host argues against using the AR-15 in .223 for deer hunting, considering the cartridge underpowered. This can lead to wounded animals and difficult tracking (run-offs) compared to more appropriate larger calibers.

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