Can the two be looked at as in the same realm? In other words basically irrelevant in their differences as a hunting caliber?
From what I can see it looks like they're on par in energy with 5.56 in the 62 grain 3200 fps range and I see lots of heated debate about it's use for hunting. Then on the flip side, I see lots of advocates who swear by .223 (or at least enjoy using it). I know a guy who's kids have killed several deer (cleanly without trouble) with a .223 bolt action. On the other side, I know a guy with a ruger mini 14 who's only had wounded animals and swears by his old SKS as his go to deer gun.
Curious on the 300 blk vs 7.62x39 comparison. They sure do look similar on paper but with a very slight advantage in speed and energy going to the 7.62x39.
From what I can see it looks like they're on par in energy with 5.56 in the 62 grain 3200 fps range and I see lots of heated debate about it's use for hunting. Then on the flip side, I see lots of advocates who swear by .223 (or at least enjoy using it). I know a guy who's kids have killed several deer (cleanly without trouble) with a .223 bolt action. On the other side, I know a guy with a ruger mini 14 who's only had wounded animals and swears by his old SKS as his go to deer gun.
Curious on the 300 blk vs 7.62x39 comparison. They sure do look similar on paper but with a very slight advantage in speed and energy going to the 7.62x39.