[darkside321]

True, the 223 round has practically non-existent recoil. The 7.62x39 kicks pretty hard considering how small it is. Much harder to get back on target in a dangerous situation.

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i totally agree. the .223 has a very low recoil so it´s perfect for follow up shots at medium and long range (this is where the AK really sucks). ok i admit the 7,62 does really have more penetrating power. but then again when have “we” last fought against an enemy who wears body armor? only “western” troops use body armor so as long we don´t fight each other i have no problem with the .223 calibre. very accurate, low recoil and a higher ammunition capability. greetings

[FlyVet]

I've never looked at any studies that say the 7.62 round has more "put-down" power than the 223. I don't know if the '39 has the same tendency to yaw and break up, or just drill right through. The reports I've read are mixed. I remember that in Somalia, there were reports our troops complained that they'd have to shoot the "skinnies" several times to put them down (indicating that maybe the 223 was drilling straight through, rather than yawing and breaking up and causing explosive wounds), so I don't know for sure which one I'd rather be shot with, if I had a choice.

Preferably, I never have to find out in this lifetime. But I know there are some Freepers out there, Viet Nam vets and such, who have live experience.

[GladesGuru]

Drugs can make an effective substitute for body . Churchill noted the use of drugs by Muslims to make them less fearful, more impervious to pain, etc.