justin22885
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currently, the ammo i buy the most of, to stop up on is .223/5.56.. however, im thinking of replacing the 5.56 in this role.. i think its important of course to keep one rifle that is compatible with 5.56 ammo and AR-15 magazines and i have that rifle (my 5.56 cal AK-74) and will still get a couple others, but im looking at crowning something else as the one i will focus on the most, purchase the most ammo for, reloading supplies, do some load testing with, etc
i want to find something that is better in one or more categories over the 5.56, maybe something that hits harder, penetrates better, retains more energy downrange.. but still in the same size category.. some of the other cartridges to consider.. 7.62x39, 5.45x39, 6.5 grendel, 6.8SPC, and im sure there are others, 5.45x39 would probably take the most convincing for me.. ballistically its not really any different than 5.56 and with the 7N6 importation ban its even harder to convince me to get into it.. im leaning 7.62x39 or 6.5 grendel if theres even still a following for that anymore
anyone else replacing 5.56 as their go-to cartridge/rifle? if you did or have thought about it, what would you switch to, and why?.. and are there any other cartridges i may not be aware of that warrant consideration?
i want to find something that is better in one or more categories over the 5.56, maybe something that hits harder, penetrates better, retains more energy downrange.. but still in the same size category.. some of the other cartridges to consider.. 7.62x39, 5.45x39, 6.5 grendel, 6.8SPC, and im sure there are others, 5.45x39 would probably take the most convincing for me.. ballistically its not really any different than 5.56 and with the 7N6 importation ban its even harder to convince me to get into it.. im leaning 7.62x39 or 6.5 grendel if theres even still a following for that anymore
anyone else replacing 5.56 as their go-to cartridge/rifle? if you did or have thought about it, what would you switch to, and why?.. and are there any other cartridges i may not be aware of that warrant consideration?