[justlurking]

I can tell you've never been shot at, or not very much. Many calibers can sound ZING when they go by, others CRACK, and so on. A big factor is how far they've traveled before they get to where you're at.

My point was that the .223 bullet in question will make a much different sound than "zing" until after it has slowed to below the speed of sound. At that point, you'll be beyond the effective range of the rifle -- the bullet will still be lethal, but unstable.

[aristeides]

There's nothing as exhilarating as bullets aimed at you that you escape.

[thatdewd]

...that the .223 bullet in question...

Sorry, I missed the first part of y'alls conversation, and only saw the post I responded to when I jumped. I'll be more careful next time. I've skipped a lot of posts trying to catch up.