So many choices, lets narrow this down.

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NikatKimber

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For those who suggested them, neither .243 Win nor .260 Rem are AR-15 compatible calibers.

I'd probably suggest 6.5G based on the part of the state you're in and the likelihood of shooting at 300+ out there.
 

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For those who suggested them, neither .243 Win nor .260 Rem are AR-15 compatible calibers.

I'd probably suggest 6.5G based on the part of the state you're in and the likelihood of shooting at 300+ out there.

His deer feeders are only 15 yards away though lol!!!!!
 

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You might consider the 25-45 Sharps. It's capable of 3000 fps with an 87gr projectile, furthermore it's just 5.56NATO brass literally only necked up to accept a .257 caliber projectile, so it requires no specialized parts other than the barrel. With pills ranging from 55gr-100gr being manufactured for all kinds of different purposes, there's a lot of versatility to be had from that round. Barrels are available online through distributors, or directly from Sharps, as are reloading dies. If I could afford a "specialty caliber" AR, this is the caliber I would choose
 

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You might consider the 25-45 Sharps. It's capable of 3000 fps with an 87gr projectile, furthermore it's just 5.56NATO brass literally only necked up to accept a .257 caliber projectile, so it requires no specialized parts other than the barrel. With pills ranging from 55gr-100gr being manufactured for all kinds of different purposes, there's a lot of versatility to be had from that round. Barrels are available online through distributors, or directly from Sharps, as are reloading dies. If I could afford a "specialty caliber" AR, this is the caliber I would choose

Does this use the same 5.56 mags? Obviously, the bolt would be the same...
 

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6mmAR is the correct answer!!! ;)
http://www.6mmar.com/Page_1.html

On the other hand - if 223 isn't "working" in AR-15 - AR-15 is your problem, not 223.
.223 Works fine for me. I've killed a dozen or so deer with it. None ran over 40 yds without expiring.
I'm just building another AR for fun. Thought I'd do something different. Your link is interesting since I already load for the .243WSSM in the AR platform.
You've been gone for awhile. Welcome back!
 

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