5.56 range ammo as defense round

:D Gary H, maybe there is something to be said for the notion that living in Kalifornia is bad for one's mental health?

Ever consider a change of scenery?

You know, when I run across threads like this, I am truly made to appreciate living where a goodly number of folks don't lock their doors at night, nor even when off on a run to town.

Art
 
Rifles are offensive weapons.

However if all you HAVE is a rifle....

A soft point is better.. but fmj will do just fine. Watch for over penetration.
 
Like I read on another thread today: 'Doctors see all kinds of bullet wounds caused by handguns; its the Coroners that see what rifles and shotguns do' - or something to that effect.

I think any .223 ammo will suffice. Personally, mine is loaded with M193 and has a SureFire mounted to it. Of course, my USP .45 is right there by the bed too so I have that option.
 
Ayoob

I think the above links back up Ayoob's conclusion about over penetration. If the 40 gr. varmiter had been tested in the above link, it probably would have penetrated less than the 55 gr.
 
I thought all those "Fackler" tests had been debunked when other scientists tried to recreate the experiment...?
 
Acceptable? That isn't too different than what the military uses!!!!

I would gladly take your range ammo in .223 over any handgun any day.

As somebody said, some other points may do some additional damage, but it is sort of like being hit by a Dodge Ram pickup versus a Chevy Silverado, both at full speed. There is a really good chance your are just plain dead either way and glancing blows will be significant.
 
Having seen the effect of 55 gr. FMJ on human bodies 32+ yrs ago in Vietnam, I wouid have no qualms about using it for a defense round . Over penitration is some what of a concern if you are in an urban enviornment.
 
You must be thinking about the "Strasbourg Tests," mpthole. You can get the basic set-up for ballistic gelatin tests from www. firearmstactical.com. Martin Fackler deserves a lot of credit for discovering why the mil-spec 5.56mm loads were causing such large wounds.
 
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