Lone_Gunman
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Specifically talking about short ranges here... which is better for short range? Or is there a difference?
Depends on what ammo you're using. Reliably expanding or fragmenting loads in either caliber will be more effective than nonexpanding, nonfragmenting loads in either caliber.At ranges less than 50 yards, is there a difference in 5.56mm v. 7.62x39?
Specifically talking about short ranges here... which is better for short range? Or is there a difference?
Assuming no muzzle brakes are present, 7.62x39mm/16", 5.56x45mm/16", 12ga/18", and 9mm/4" are all pretty comparable in terms of decibels. If you really want damage-your-eardrums-uber-loudness, get a 4" .357 and load it hot, or a 14.5" .223 with a permanently attached brake. Ouch.I have an SF friend who says that the noise level in clearing rooms adds a certain "pucker factor" and the AK gives you that - sound scares folks - especially if they haven't been shot at before...
I was wondering with over 8,000 post "how could you not know the answer to your question". Maybe just wanting to get the endless arguements going of 5.56 vs 7.62.
If everyone knew everything there is to know about firearms...this forum wouldn't exist, and we'd have nothing to talk about, argue, and debate...a sad place it would be. Luckily some of us are just plain ignorant to every subtle detail with respect to firearms, and simply want to learn all we can, share what we know, and BS with fellow firearms enthusiasts...what a joyous place to do that.I apologize for not knowing everything about 7.62x39.
In a lightly constructed building (not masonry sided) with close neighbors, or inside a building containing other people a few walls away, it is a LOT easier to find effective .223 loads that won't shoot through several walls than it is to find effective 7.62x39mm loads that won't shoot several walls. So in that case, .223 wins, IMO.Taking it a step further, inside a building, which of these two would be better? I am not sure penetration is a good thing inside a building where innocent bystanders might be on the other side of walls. Maybe better to stick with 223 then, and take advantage of its ability to penetrate less?