Posted on 11/11/2008 11:15:21 AM PST by LeoOshkosh
I'm going to buy an
assault semi-automatic rifle with considerable magazine capacity.
Rather than ask which gun to buy (like many others have), I'd like to let the ammunition influence my gun purchase.
Okay experts......these are the parameters I'd like you to discuss for ammo calibers ranging from .223 to 7.62x39 to larger.
What is the best caliber ammo based on?
1) availability 2) cost 3) versatility (defense, hunting, etc.) 4) popular caliber with numerous gun brands 5) etc.
No. The rifle chambers are different. They use different types and amounts of powders and some of the bullet lengths and shapes are different even though the bullet diameter is essentially the same.
Basically pick a gun, get a variety of ammo, practice with the different ammo until you find a good match for your gun and then you are good to go.
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