BANGOR DAILY NEWS • January 25, 2024
AR (ArmaLite Rifle) semi-automatic guns are gaining popularity among Maine hunters, and there are several practical reasons for it. For example, using a .223-caliber AR is very effective for hunting coyotes because it does little damage to the animal and the hunter may use its pelt. What’s the appeal of AR guns for hunters if there are other semi-automatic options available? One of the biggest attractions is that ARs are lightweight. Hunters like the gun’s accuracy.