The Best Hunting AR-15 Components

One of the best components you can add to your hunting AR-15 Rifle is going to be a nice solid trigger. For hunting purposes, I really like the consistency and predictable nature of a two-stage trigger. Two-stage triggers allow you to get a solid takeup on your trigger pull before letting a shot loose which would lead to greater accuracy downrange. The Geissele SSA-E Super Sem Automatic Enhanced Trigger group features a 2.3-pound first stage with a 1.2-pound crisp and clean break. The Geissele SSA-E will work in both AR-15 and AR-10 style rifles and retails for $240.00

If you’re an avid hunter, your hunting trips will often take you to places where the weather isn’t always perfect or balmy. As a result, hunting with gloves becomes a necessity and the AR-15 platform isn’t always well known for having the most finger clearance with heavy winter gloves. The Magpul MOE enhanced trigger guard kit gives you additional clearance for use with heavy winter gloves and won’t add unnecessary weight, bulk, or even cost to your hunting AR-15. These can be routinely found for less than $10 when they are on sale.

The barrel is honestly the core of your rifle and those of you who like to hunt hogs or larger game with a 308 AR-15 rifle (AR-10) will be hard-pressed to find a better barrel manufacturer than PROOF Research. PROOF Research’s barrels are manufactured and engineered for maximum thermal performance meaning each shot you take should be at the ideal temperature to keep your follow up shots as accurate as possible. If you want to take any questions about your AR’s accuracy out of the equation, upgrade your barrel!

A good handguard is another great upgrade for your AR-15 platform for a number of reasons. Free float handguards will isolate a major point of contact between you and the rifle in order to prevent you from flexing the barrel when you’re prepping for your shot. Another great reason to have a free-float handguard has to do with the increased versatility that it gives you. With an M-LOK handguard you can add bipods, lights, lasers, and even night vision clip-on equipment so you can adapt your favorite hunting AR-15 to any situation and any prey.

Last on our list is one that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves but is probably one of the most useful items to have with you while hunting.  A good sling is more than just a weapon retention device. A good sling can also aid in accuracy potential when you’re shooting off-hand or from an unsupported position with an AR-15 rifle. The Blue Force Gear Vickers sling is affordable, durable, combat-proven, and when properly fitted can be used to stabilize your rifle before taking a shot which could mean the difference between filling a tag or going home empty-handed again.