So I'm looking for my first, for lack of a better term, AR platform rifle. I can't really justify a 223 caliber since I can't really do much with it other than plink targets. I don't think it is much of a hunting caliber. I have a Parker Hale 30-06 for larger hunting so justifying a 308 caliber seems redundant. So I was looking at the 6.8 round as an intermediate between the two. Kind of a hog hunter weapon.
Specifically I was looking at the LWRC SIX8 A5, 16'' barrel length. I think I'd prefer a piston driven as opposed to a direct gas impingement method since they run cleaner.
I'm asking for opinions from more knowledgeable folks than me. Thoughts on that caliber and model?
Oh, and if you like it, what kind of optics would you suggest?
Specifically I was looking at the LWRC SIX8 A5, 16'' barrel length. I think I'd prefer a piston driven as opposed to a direct gas impingement method since they run cleaner.
I'm asking for opinions from more knowledgeable folks than me. Thoughts on that caliber and model?
Oh, and if you like it, what kind of optics would you suggest?