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I don't think there is a good combination home defense and hunting rifle. Generally a rifle suited for home defense is too light in caliber for reliable hunting of deer sized game. While a suitable hunting rifle is way too overpowered for urban defense. ARs suited for deer sized game will be chambered in other calibers that are both harder to find and more expensive. One of the strongest arguments in favor of the 5.56 is its readily available and reasonably priced ammo. Many years ago in the Army the M-16A1 was a POS. I didn't like it and I didn't trust it. I felt that way for about another 50 years. But around 2018 I finally figured that I should get an AR-15 simply because so many people didn't want me to have it and wanted to outlaw them. So I bought a S&W M&P-15 because it was cheap and reliable. About a year later, I stumbled into a deal on a Colt A2 model that was just too good to pass up. So, yeah, I have two AR style rifles. But the truth is that I don't shoot them much. If the S ever did HTF, my choice of rifle would not be an AR. It would be my M1A. But yeah, I do recommend the every serious gun owner has at least one AR-15 type rifle. If for no other reason than just to piss off the antis.

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If I wanted an AR to do double duty as a general defense rifle and hunting rifle up to deer, I would look at a 16” gun in 6.5 Grendel. Ammo isn’t widespread but is available and is in line with the cost of many other AR calibers. It could be handy enough for defensive work but you could stretch it to 300 yards for hunting. I’m not sure why alphabet agencies would show up at your door.

This one does, I dropped it off at Bullseye Gun in Murfreesboro. I believe they are the ones hosting it.

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Does Hi Bid auction regularly take in guns for auction and what is their percentage?

Never underestimate Repugnitards' ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

I’m pretty sure we can’t promote auctions in the Classifieds, even if it’s our own property.

We can go shoot mine anytime you like. I have the Mega 10 and 45. Funny, they replaced the beautiful Star PD, which had an alloy frame with the Firestar which is an all steel anchor. I've seen .40 run in 10mm but why bother.

Welcome from Nashville! Love the area around Sparta and Cookeville. I’m another one getting back into firearms after a long hiatus. And congrats on retiring at 51 (assuming that bit was true).

Welcome from another Nashvillian!

Welcome aboard and still laughing at how you started your intro!!!!

Welcome aboard!!!!!

What about the 9x17mm? Is that an option?

It says nothing about size on it sorry but I’m assuming larger or extra large because I’m 6’3 285 and it fits me no problem and it’s got lots of adjustment .

Glad to meet you, Compass! I hope something you like turns up.

Situations may vary, but most of the time a rifle is not the best home-defense choice. Over penetration is a real concern with the bullet very capable of passing through multiple walls inside the house and exiting the house. Either can strike an unintended target you couldn't see but are still responsible for. It's also harder to move through a confined space with a rifle. The AR platform makes that somewhat easier with collapsible stocks and usually a significantly shorter overall length compared to a traditional hunting rifle. Home layout, construction, and location are variables unique to each person, so YMMV. But an AR-15 is a very good rifle for lots of different things and can be kitted out to your personal tastes pretty easily. +1 to Palmetto State. As for the alphabet folks, there are north of 20 million AR-15s in the USA. They simply can't knock on that many doors. If there ever is a gun grab, it won't come in the form of random door knockers. But if you really don't want a paper trail, buy private sale in Tennessee. A great way to do that is to become a member here on TGO and post a WANT TO BUY ad in the TGO Trading Post describing what you want and your budget.

SO many guns you have had that I want, wish you were closer.

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Don’t you ever move to Knoxville. I’ll go broke! GLWS!