DaisyCutter
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I’m doing a HAM javelina hunt in southern Arizona in February.
Historically I’ve used a Super Blackhawk for this hunt, and either go with my usual buddy or just day hunt without camping. This year, because the unit is further south, I’m camping by myself, and to be honest, I get the heebie-jeebies our there Alone. Literally, if a pickup drives by too slowly, then I’ll pack up and move. It’s not that I’m afraid per-se. I’m career law enforcement, which makes it impossible to lower my guard like I can with a second set of friendly eyes nearby. On day hunts, I can just be vigilant until I get back to my casa. Camping alone, especially sleeping at night, is very unnerving.
So I’m contemplating bringing my AR pistol instead of a hog leg revolver, for added piece of mind (against would-be rapists).
The AR Pistol appears to be legal by Game Regulations, and I’d be using a 5 round mag during day hours (not that pistols have mag limitations). Honestly, I think the 223 is less ideal on a javelina than a 44 Mag up close. So I don’t see a hunting advantage. But I somehow I feel like it’s dirty or unethical using the AR pistol. I never envisioned hunting with an AR pistol. Frankly, I only bought it because of the, “I can’t believe it’s legal factor”. Hunting with it seems it’s gotta be breaking some rule?!?
Has anyone used an AR pistol to hunt?
Any tips for camping alone? FWIW I don’t have access to claymores or trip flares.
Historically I’ve used a Super Blackhawk for this hunt, and either go with my usual buddy or just day hunt without camping. This year, because the unit is further south, I’m camping by myself, and to be honest, I get the heebie-jeebies our there Alone. Literally, if a pickup drives by too slowly, then I’ll pack up and move. It’s not that I’m afraid per-se. I’m career law enforcement, which makes it impossible to lower my guard like I can with a second set of friendly eyes nearby. On day hunts, I can just be vigilant until I get back to my casa. Camping alone, especially sleeping at night, is very unnerving.
So I’m contemplating bringing my AR pistol instead of a hog leg revolver, for added piece of mind (against would-be rapists).
The AR Pistol appears to be legal by Game Regulations, and I’d be using a 5 round mag during day hours (not that pistols have mag limitations). Honestly, I think the 223 is less ideal on a javelina than a 44 Mag up close. So I don’t see a hunting advantage. But I somehow I feel like it’s dirty or unethical using the AR pistol. I never envisioned hunting with an AR pistol. Frankly, I only bought it because of the, “I can’t believe it’s legal factor”. Hunting with it seems it’s gotta be breaking some rule?!?
Has anyone used an AR pistol to hunt?
Any tips for camping alone? FWIW I don’t have access to claymores or trip flares.
