[glockamolee]

Can someone give me "real world" comparisons between the .223 and 7.62x39?

I'm considering another AK, but in .223. I'm hoping for a bit more accuracy and range. On a similar note, can the .223 reliably drop a deer as can the 7.62x39.

 

[sasm7]

I have a bushmaster 223, bulgy 223, Poly & Norinco 223 these are my most accurate ak's except for the bushmater which is the best for accuracy cannot use Russian ammo in it. I haven't hunted with these, but the 7.62 is more powerful than the 223 but distance and accuarcy play a factor in it.

 

[THS]

This is one of those Ford versus Chevy arguements or comparisons.

There are obviously pros and cons to both, but...


Both make dead. That is all.

 

[Q-gunner2]

In most states you can't legally shoot a deer with a .22 caliber rifle. Thus, the .223 would NOT be a good choice for deer. Also, since most .223 rounds fragment, it would not make tastey venison.

 

[eodinert]

The 5.56 is a modern round, which is more capable of doing what weapons of war do.

I would recommend some research if you want to find facts, not opinions. The Ammo Oracle is a good place to start.