Are 5 round AR mags required for varmint hunting?

[Richard K]

I know that five round mags are required for big game hunting with a semi-auto, what about an AR-15 for coyotes and p-dogs?

[Colorado Osprey]

Short answer... no.

[car-15]

Short answer... no.

+ 1 big game only

[Richard K]

Thanks Guys

[Pancho Villa]

Suppose you are hunting mountain lion & coyotes.

Does having a mountain lion tag on you mean you need to have the 5 round mags or so long as its in when you take the mountain lion you're gtg?

[newracer]

You would probably be limited to 5 round mags if you had a lion tag in your posession.

[sniper7]

You would probably be limited to 5 round mags if you had a lion tag in your posession.

but would be smart to have a 30 round mag

lions need:

[whitewalrus]

but would be smart to have a 30 round mag

lions need:

No, one shot one kill. Always use a bit bigger caliber than what you think you need on game like this. Better to have less meat on your table, than less meat on your body

[Colorado Osprey]

From what i've seen on the predator forums, most mt lions are shot in trees. Wouldn't this mean that a well placed close range shot in the nugget with a 223 isn't sufficient? I would think it would be enough.... 5 should be plenty.

Now on open ground, it might be another story.

[sniper7]

you guys need to settle down. i was being sarcastic. too much seriousness in this thread...