@humbleshogun No, it does not need to hit a bone to tumble. M855 (the green tip in your video) yaws in soft tissue, and the M193 yaws and fragments in soft tissue. Also, the idea that 7.62x39 having "longer range" is specious at best, considering the rainbow-like trajectory of the x39 out past 300m. Then there's the accuracy issues, as nobody makes MOA capable 7.62x39.
@Sgtbegood That's interesting. I know the 6.8 is about $1 / round which will change of course when volumetrics go up. But I think the change from the 5.56 tells you about the true effectiveness of the round.
I personally use the 7.62x39mm(primary) and 51mm for the reasons you've pointed out for longer range defense. In my geographic location using 5.56 or .223 for longer range would not be wise as I would have to deal with the potential threat of approaching vehicles(from close suburbs), hilly terrain with various elevations with plenty of rock formations and think dense forest for any smart attacker to exploit. Know your local terrain and threats before committing to a rifle caliber for defense!
7.62x39 is also funner at ranges. 223/556 makes accurate holes but 7.62x39 smacks objects to bits.
For real long range, you'd have to go with bolt action, heavier bullets anyway.
223 is just another 22 bullet, a fast, accurate one but tiny and low mass--loses power at distance and easily loses trajectory by wind and foilage.
pccchurch 1 month ago
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fadedflage 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
You should check the "Poison bullet" otherwise known as the AK-74 round. Its 5.56 also. It tumbles on contact with flesh.
TheAngryvikingman 10 months ago
5.56 also tumbles inside the human body causing damage. You can use hollow point, or soft point to increase wound damage.
TheAngryvikingman 10 months ago
@TheAngryvikingman Roger that, sir, but asking a lot. You need to hit a bone to tumble. I would prefer one shot, anywhere no return fire.
humbleshogun 10 months ago
@humbleshogun No, it does not need to hit a bone to tumble. M855 (the green tip in your video) yaws in soft tissue, and the M193 yaws and fragments in soft tissue. Also, the idea that 7.62x39 having "longer range" is specious at best, considering the rainbow-like trajectory of the x39 out past 300m. Then there's the accuracy issues, as nobody makes MOA capable 7.62x39.
Vlashchenko 7 months ago
The main reason is the stopping factor,the percentage of the ennemi still standing after being hit with a 5.56 is to high.
Sgtbegood 11 months ago
@Sgtbegood Sir, Agree with you wholeheartedly. A scary sight when someone you shot gets back up or doesn't fall.
humbleshogun 11 months ago
Nato will be going to 6.8mm in the near futur
Sgtbegood 11 months ago
@Sgtbegood That's interesting. I know the 6.8 is about $1 / round which will change of course when volumetrics go up. But I think the change from the 5.56 tells you about the true effectiveness of the round.
humbleshogun 11 months ago
I personally use the 7.62x39mm(primary) and 51mm for the reasons you've pointed out for longer range defense. In my geographic location using 5.56 or .223 for longer range would not be wise as I would have to deal with the potential threat of approaching vehicles(from close suburbs), hilly terrain with various elevations with plenty of rock formations and think dense forest for any smart attacker to exploit. Know your local terrain and threats before committing to a rifle caliber for defense!
highgroundliving 11 months ago
@highgroundliving Sir, I wholeheartedly agree, know the land, know the terrain and the war is yours. SUN TZU. Much obliged to your comments.
humbleshogun 11 months ago