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by HankB
Mon Aug 09, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: For first time rifle build: What caliber?
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Re: For first time rifle build: What caliber?

I built a short AR recently as my new "go-to" rifle and went with .223/5.56 purely because of logistics reasons - .223/5.56 ammo is available everywhere, but simply getting the the rather pricey 6.8/6.5 and other rounds may be problematic.

I got a 1:7 twist chrome lined barrel so I can shoot heavy-for-caliber bullets and get them to stabilize.

And though it's undeniable that the larger rounds hit harder, a .223/5.56 is more than enough for serious social work, especially since I'm not constrained by military regulations to FMJ ammo.

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