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Old November 27, 2012, 11:31 AM   #18
Marco Califo
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223 is much more versatile

223 is much more versatile.
You can hunt deer down to rodents with it.
It is easy to load, brass is cheap and plentiful, bullets and powder are mainstream.
223 rifles can be an excellent target gun, long rang rifle, or a cheap blaster. With M855/SS109, you can even drill through concrete walls, including rebar. I know, I have done it!
7.62x39 is the Russian equivalent of 30 Cal carbine, brass is expensive, bullets are a non-standard diameter, it is not noted for accuracy, long-range, or versatility.
All of the above are reasons I own one bolt action and one semi auto 223, and pass on 7.62x39 every time they are on sale. I would, and will, purchase another 223.
But if you want an odd-ball gun for novelty or your local cold war re-enactments, get an SKS or AK.
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