an article for those who feel that an assault rifle has little to no use other then killing people.. (the real intent of the "right to bear arms")
http://www.military.com/entertainment/outdoor-guide/ar-hunting/hunting-small-game-with-ar.html?ESRC=mr.nl
http://www.military.com/military-report/hunting-small-game-with-an-ar?ESRC=miltrep.nlA small game rifle has to be very accurate,
The idea of hunting small game with an AR has intrigued me for years. However, the potential accuracy of a .22 Long Rifle (LR) bullet from a 1:9 inch twist barrel didn’t seem promising, so I shelved the idea until I found a dedicated upper chambered in .22LR with a proper twist. The dream of using an AR for small game was getting closer.
The CLE out shot the Olympic, but to compare the two uppers would be like comparing a Chevy Luv to a new Avalanche. The Olympic is a basic conversion whereas the CLE is built from the start as a match gun, so direct comparison is unfair. The cost of each of the uppers reflects their purpose. The CLE sells for twice the price of the Olympic. Is that price justified? That’s up to you. How accurate do you need your .22 rifle to be?
I see the .22 upper as an asset for any AR hunter, if for nothing more than to acclimatize themselves with their rifle and to get in more practice for less money. Of course, slipping through your favorite patch of woods carrying an AR and looking for a squirrel and dumpling dinner is the optimum use of a .22 upper.
http://www.military.com/entertainment/outdoor-guide/ar-hunting/hunting-small-game-with-ar.html?ESRC=mr.nl