Potatoes wrote:I chose .223 for my all rounder. I chose it for small to medium game and given that it was used as the basis of round for killing viet cong its enough for modest pigs and goats. Im loading 55gr and 70gr options. I considered 243win and decided against for several reasons;
straightshooter wrote:Once you have witnessed the effectiveness of ADI 62 grain (SS109) projectiles on game you won't bother with anything else.
SCJ429 wrote:
The US Infantry soldier was firing 10,000 rounds for every enemy hit it Vietnam. If they carried more ammo they could hit more things according to the spray and pray techniques they employed. That is why they wanted to use the 223, not because it was more effective than the 308.
Potatoes wrote:
I agree it isn’t more effective than a 308 but we are talking about why i chose 223 as an all rounder here. For my reason why I didn’t go 308 see points 1 and 2 of my initial comment ie noise and cost.
Potatoes wrote:I chose .223 for my all rounder. I chose it for small to medium game and given that it was used as the basis of round for killing viet cong its enough for modest pigs and goats. Im loading 55gr and 70gr options. I considered 243win and decided against for several reasons;
I wanted cheaper ammo and components so i could get my round count up. 13.5c per round of superoo is good value.
The 243 is a bit louder
243 barrel life was a concern
I do like how the 243 has a better selection of good game projectiles though, but for my next im going 30 cal. I guess you could always make up a batch premium rounds for the 223 as well, like barnes or something but i havent tried them. I’m glad i went 223 in the end.
Ferrisweil wrote:Maybe the question that needs to be asked to the OP is “how often are you likely to see pigs?”.
If you take pigs out of your list, then a 223 is probably the go.
Does the OP know for a fact you’ll be getting all these ferals, or is it more of a wish list?
These questions might make the decision a bit easier?
sungazer wrote:They are most effective at shooting thin mild steel. I haven't tried them on animals they dont meet the accuracy requirements for head shooting Kangaroos.
Blr243 wrote:My 243 does all those tasks. With care I have taken red deer and Himalayan thar too. Can’t bring myself to shoot hares and rabbits I never see them in problem numbers ,,, just sitting there minding their own business so I leave them alone and carry on looking for something more stimulating
sungazer wrote:They are most effective at shooting thin mild steel. I haven't tried them on animals they dont meet the accuracy requirements for head shooting Kangaroos.