While i am gonna re-evaluate my needs,wants and expectations of this gun now the .223 has just as much chance as any round at this point.
At this point i think im best served on picking an ammo and then picking a rifle.
If ammo costs weren't an issue the DPMS .308 is about as close to what i want as i can get. Im no expert but i do believe the AK 7.62x39 lacks accuracy past 100 yards, But under 100 yards its about as good as i can ask for, Price included.
Why i dont like the .223, And remember this is my opinions.
Its a .22 caliber for gods sake, Penetration blows with only 55 grains. Being so light, Past 100 yards the wind is the Devil. Ive even read reports of the Taliban having no fear of the round. Some of that is fact and some is just wrong im sure. But for a Battle style rifle i don't feel its adequate.
I think one issue im making a mistake in is wanting a semi auto to shoot at 200+ yard range. Sure it can be done, But price escalates. So this brings up another decision.
100 yards with a semi auto, Or 200+ yards bolt action.
1. Pick weather i want 100 yards and a SA or 200+ yards with bolt action.
2. Then pick an ammo based on action of gun, price, and ballistics.
At this point i think im best served on picking an ammo and then picking a rifle.
If ammo costs weren't an issue the DPMS .308 is about as close to what i want as i can get. Im no expert but i do believe the AK 7.62x39 lacks accuracy past 100 yards, But under 100 yards its about as good as i can ask for, Price included.
Why i dont like the .223, And remember this is my opinions.
Its a .22 caliber for gods sake, Penetration blows with only 55 grains. Being so light, Past 100 yards the wind is the Devil. Ive even read reports of the Taliban having no fear of the round. Some of that is fact and some is just wrong im sure. But for a Battle style rifle i don't feel its adequate.
I think one issue im making a mistake in is wanting a semi auto to shoot at 200+ yard range. Sure it can be done, But price escalates. So this brings up another decision.
100 yards with a semi auto, Or 200+ yards bolt action.
1. Pick weather i want 100 yards and a SA or 200+ yards with bolt action.
2. Then pick an ammo based on action of gun, price, and ballistics.