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Unique 5.7 · February 22, 2005, 11:03 AM

Frank, I would expect most experts to pick the .223 round over the .308 or .30-06 round for military use, mainly because they have done so. Remember, the Russians have also moved away from the .30 caliber battle round with their 5.45mm round. Wound cavities are often not very impressive from the high powered .30 cal rounds, they are practically through the body when the wound cavity starts to form. Also, high firepower is much more deadly than slower, aimed fire in military battles. The .223 round lends itself to high firepower better with much less felt recoil and the soldier in the field can carry more than twice as many rounds for the same weight.

February 22, 2005, 11:03 AM	#87
Unique 5.7 Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2005 Location: The Heartland Posts: 214	Frank, I would expect most experts to pick the .223 round over the .308 or .30-06 round for military use, mainly because they have done so. Remember, the Russians have also moved away from the .30 caliber battle round with their 5.45mm round. Wound cavities are often not very impressive from the high powered .30 cal rounds, they are practically through the body when the wound cavity starts to form. Also, high firepower is much more deadly than slower, aimed fire in military battles. The .223 round lends itself to high firepower better with much less felt recoil and the soldier in the field can carry more than twice as many rounds for the same weight. __________________ "Never underestimate the power of a guilty conscience." - Det. Alexandra Eames, "Law & Order: Criminal Intent"