Ditching 5.56 - Why it no longer makes sense for me.
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Published 2023-07-03
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The 5.56 is a fine cartridge for those roles which it is well suited, it's just that it falls short on some of the things I require of the 5.56 in terms of performance. So why have I moved on and what have I moved on to?
#556 #sucks #rifle
All Comments (21)
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Alright let me have your ammo
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"How I rationalized buying a .308 spear to add to my amazing collection", by Tim.
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I never understood this just one gun argument. It’s like telling a mechanic he must choose only 1 wrench.
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After many gunfights in Iraq, I will stick with my 5.56. Never had a problem in windy days in war or a range. And now with interchangeable uppers, I have a tool box.
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Yeah but for 99% of us the 5.56 is the most economical and practical general purpose cartridge. Just buy a bolt action .308 for taking deer and keep the light weight, universal standard AR15 handy for SHTF.
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I wish I was financially rich enough where I can even consider paying for something more expensive than 9mm or 223/556.
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I agree. If you are forced to move out to a rural property for safety during civil unrest a 7.62 makes sense for bringing in some food and defence. I like that you said avoiding a gunfight is better than an all out firefight.
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5.56, 300 AAC, and .308. My holy trinity for reloading and stock piling. 5.56 brass feeds the AAC (I convert it) and I get most for free at the local range. The 110 -150 grain .308 bullets feed both the 300AAC and .308. Same 30 caliber cans for all 3.
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Like others have said, it isn't like I'm attached to 5.56 but for the cost, it's great. I'm not about to buy 1000 rounds of anything else.
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And it’s only $8000, double stamped (+$400) and sold in VERY limited numbers… Great recommendation!
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The Wal-Mart here no longer sells 223-5.56 and has not done so for 2-3 years. Randleman, NC
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I love your home setup with the range right out the back window. It looks like heaven to me.
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Back in the mid 80's, I invested so heavily in the .308 and 5.56, that now, it would be financially crazy to me to switch to anything else! And to be honest, both calibers have served me well. Great video, brother!
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I had held out on getting a 556 ar. One thing you need to consider is 9mm and 556/223 are statistically the most widely owned rounds in United States households, in SHTF. That’s something to be strongly considered.
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I think it's a good thing to have an assortment of guns for different purposes that shoot different calibers. If for some reason we end up in an apocalyptic type setting, you're going to want a gun that shoots 556 and 9mm for self-defense because it's going to be easiest to find stockpiles of that ammo, so these are still going to be the primary go to guns for a long long time.
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Great info, practical, thought out and it makes so much sense, as someone who is originally a WY native now in TX, wind and long-distance shots are sooo much easier withg th.308 or an awt-6 for sure. Thanks
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The 308 has been my go to general purpose rifle for 40 years. It does what it does pretty well and one thing not mentioned is barrel life. The ideal if you can afford it would be to have a 5.56 and 308-both ammo types are available just about anywhere.
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With the history of 5.56 in many war zones, it is hard to believe it could not suffice for any of my self protection needs. Use a bolt action precision rifle in a larger caliber for hunting or as a sniper rifle if it ever came to that.
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Good case made, and a good discussion of your decision. The main reason why the military went to 5.56 was the extra ammo, lower recoil and lighter weight. As a man and an experienced shooter you're unlikely to meet a situation where you're going to need a ton of ammunition or have too much trouble carrying a .308 weapon.
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I love the 308, practical for many uses. I live in the Appalachian mountains, and would almost never shoot past 200 yards...most deer are shot around 50 yards around here. My AR chambered in 7.62x39 is a perfect deer gun for this area. I'd love to have a place to shoot longer ranges. Your battle rifle is very nice. Most of us would have to take out a personal loan to get one of those.
