sterling7c
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+1 ... with a Nato chamber to use all that good milsurp that's still around, but not FMJ for HD of courseIf I had to choose the best all around rifle round it would probably be the .308
+1 ... with a Nato chamber to use all that good milsurp that's still around, but not FMJ for HD of courseIf I had to choose the best all around rifle round it would probably be the .308
Sounds like the general idea is .223 is practically the perfect round! Good thing I got my rifle in that caliber.
NEWS FLASH: You should ALWAYS assume that your shot is going through a few layers, no matter what round you are using.
FBI studies have indicated that over penetration at CQB ranges have in the past been exaggerated in 5.56/.223 and it penetrates less in human tissue than most common pistol rounds (including JHP's) on average.
Our point exactly.... the good ol' .223 WILL go through a few layers and then some... at 7y it most likely will go through the BG.
NEWS FLASH: You should ALWAYS assume that your shot is going through a few layers, no matter what round you are using.
FBI studies have indicated that over penetration at CQB ranges have in the past been exaggerated in 5.56/.223 and it penetrates less in human tissue than most common pistol rounds (including JHP's) on average
Been thinking of getting an urban rifle... and I noticed that Wally World has plenty of .223 in stock. How effective is this caliber?
For home defense of 7 yards....... or out in the field at 100 yards?
The SS109 is exactly what we are talking about for BAD HD rounds.
Where do you get hollow point .223?
Is the 223 good for home defense - well yes - and by the same logic a bazooka would be even better.
Wal-Mart or your local sporting goods store (until the recent run on ammunition, anyway). I like Federal 55-grain JHP, myself.Where do you get hollow point .223? All I ever see is FMJ.
You do realize that typical .223 JHP penetrates less than 9mm JHP, yes?Talking home defense, right? Heck, 9mm in a carbine is more than adequate. OK, if ya gets a.223, surely can't faullt you, but consider penetration in close home defense/urban setting. If you really want it get it though.
Talking home defense, right? Heck, 9mm in a carbine is more than adequate. OK, if ya gets a.223, surely can't faullt you, but consider penetration in close home defense/urban setting. If you really want it get it though.
Does it have more stopping power than a .45 handgun at close range?
Here, I'll take a stab at it.... Yes, hell yes, unquestionably yes, no comparison yes.
but consider penetration in close home defense/urban setting. If you really want it get it though.