[RetiredArmy]

N.B. for the clueless, the ammunition for the AR-15, M-16, AK-47, etc. was intentionally designed not to be high-powered.

Regardless, the 5.56 mm of the M-16 does huge damage. Kills and wounds. As one who has been wounded by an M-16 round, I can testify to the damage that round does to the body.

[redgolum]

Compared to a .22 LR it does. But a 5.56mm (.223 Rem.) is not a legal deer cartridge in most states. It is classed as a small game cartridge. Because it is too under powered. A 7.62 NATO (.308 Win) delivers a lot more energy and stopping power than a 5.56 mm. Both will kill you quick if hit in the right spot.

[Dick Bachert]

And the goal of any sensible military organization is to WOUND the other guy as he will tie up several others as they tend to him on the battlefield.

[BigTom85]

Ouch! Sorry to hear that youy were wounded by a 223 round. I have a Rock River Arms Ar-15 and all I have to say is that I would not want to be on the wrong end of that gun! Hope you made a full recovery! We better stock up on guns and ammo within the next few years. It looks like theres a possibility that gun owners are going to be in for a rough ride!

[Osage Orange]

Regardless, the 5.56 mm of the M-16 does huge damage. Kills and wounds.

Which is what it's supposed to do....

[ninenot]

Since the vast majority of M-16 rounds are pointed in the direction of the enemy, that's a good thing, no?