Heavy bullets from an AR-15 platform make hogs and deer at short range possible, and the .300 AAC Blackout is built for that. The LWRC Direct Impingement rifle chambers it in a semi-automatic AR-15 pattern from a well-regarded maker.

The .300 Blackout shoots a .30 caliber bullet from the same lower as a 5.56. That gives it more energy at short range and the ability to shoot heavier bullets. In the thick woods of the coastal plain and the mountains, shots are close, and a rifle like this hits hard without the recoil of a large hunting rifle. A little practice every month beats a long session once a year.

LWRC is known for quality construction, and its direct impingement line brings that quality to the standard AR operating system.

Check local rules on the use of rifles for deer in your county before planning a hunt. Be sure to match your ammunition to the cartridge, since 5.56 and .300 Blackout magazines look alike. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer, where the background check is completed.