Jedi Oomodo
New member
I have a simple question, which I'm sure doesn't have a simple answer.
For home defense, should I use .223 FMJ for my AR-15, or should I use hollow points? Would there be any benefit to hollow points against a human target, given the 3000fps velocity of the bullet, or would it pas through too quickly to expand, and thus make the hollow point irrelevant?
Also, my rifle has a 1:9" twist rate. I have read that faster twists neccessitate heavier bullets, as lighter ones will over-stabilize and be less accurate. Granted, where I learned it was stated that 55gr-62gr bullets would perform just fine in 1:9". I'm just wondering if I should switch from my 55grFMJ ball ammo to something else.
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Pray as though it's all up to God, act as though it's all up to you.
Aim small- miss small...
If it isna Scottish, it's CRAP! RKBA!
For home defense, should I use .223 FMJ for my AR-15, or should I use hollow points? Would there be any benefit to hollow points against a human target, given the 3000fps velocity of the bullet, or would it pas through too quickly to expand, and thus make the hollow point irrelevant?
Also, my rifle has a 1:9" twist rate. I have read that faster twists neccessitate heavier bullets, as lighter ones will over-stabilize and be less accurate. Granted, where I learned it was stated that 55gr-62gr bullets would perform just fine in 1:9". I'm just wondering if I should switch from my 55grFMJ ball ammo to something else.
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Pray as though it's all up to God, act as though it's all up to you.
Aim small- miss small...
If it isna Scottish, it's CRAP! RKBA!