16.5 inch barrel
158 grain bullet
2070 FPS
358 caliber
Energy 1503 Foot LBS
Momentum 46
TKO 16
I bet there are people on this forum that reload the 223 that get that much energy out of them.
In my mind there is no doubt about the 223. 30 rounds vs 10 rounds. Faster follow up shots. Less sheet rock penetration (with the right bullets though I bet a hot loaded 110 grain 357 bullet would explode on sheet rock and not penetrate much)
I love the 357 magnum I feel it is one of the most versatile rounds. It is a real do anything round. But if I was in a situation where I had to protect my home I would grab the 223 AR before the 357 magnum lever gun. Now if we are talking about hunting game I think it would be the other way around. I feel both will work for either job but the OP asked what we thought was best.
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