The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Is the 22LR the same diameter as the 223?

trg42wraglefragle · May 20, 2010, 08:54 PM

A 22lr would be rather useless for self defense. A 223 would be much better, but at such a close range you may find the bullet in going to fast and pass through the person without doing much damage.
A shotgun would be my first choice, using buckshot.

And no they are not the same diameter, i actually thought about that yesterday and tested them.

May 20, 2010, 08:54 PM	#8
trg42wraglefragle Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2008 Location: new zealand Posts: 856	A 22lr would be rather useless for self defense. A 223 would be much better, but at such a close range you may find the bullet in going to fast and pass through the person without doing much damage. A shotgun would be my first choice, using buckshot. And no they are not the same diameter, i actually thought about that yesterday and tested them.