The misguided infatuation with 5.56

[ArsenalGroyper]

Why are American civilians (particularly) in love with this round when there are so many more styles and sizes out there! The round was invented decades ago for combat, to be accurate at mid and longer ranges. If only more people would have instead purchased rifles chambered in different sizes, there would not be such a shortage right now. I do not own a rifle chambered in 5.56, although I have experience firing 5.56. I'm worried for my fellow countrymen who cannot purchase ammo or have to pay much higher prices.

 

[TX OMFS]

Vodak.

 

[TX OMFS]

I prefer 300WM but it's a wee bit more expensive. The fact that 5.56 guns are so common makes them desirable.

 

[TipBledsoe]

Welcome to TGT

 

[Mills]

I actually sit up in bed at nights worrying about that very thing.

 

[ArsenalGroyper]

I prefer 300WM but it's a wee bit more expensive. The fact that 5.56 guns are so common makes them desirable.

Yeah but how many US Civilians are going on missions that the 5.56 round was invented for?

Isn't a larger round far more desirable for close range home defense?

 

[TX OMFS]

Yeah but how many US Civilians are going on missions that the 5.56 round was invented for?

Isn't a larger round far more desirable for close range home defense?

Like what? 50BMG? Nitro Express?

 

[ArsenalGroyper]

Like what? 50BMG? Nitro Express?

Like anything 6, 7 or 8 mm?

 

[flgfish]

What caliber would you suggest people look for? 300 Blackout is just as scarce.
I do find 30-06 most places I go... my old WW1 Enfield shoots that when I deer hunt.
For home defense, it's likely my Glock 19 loaded with JHP. If I have time to get the shotgun out, then they're gonna get a face full of birdshot instead. I wouldn't go for my AR first in my house... I guess a pistol AR in 9mm would be an option, but 9mm is just as scarce as 223/556...

 

[Axxe55]

I always like it when someone decides what calibers I should have or need.

Silly me thinking that buying guns was about what I wanted.

 

[ArsenalGroyper]

What caliber would you suggest people look for? 300 Blackout is just as scarce.
I do find 30-06 most places I go... my old WW1 Enfield shoots that when I deer hunt.
For home defense, it's likely my Glock 19 loaded with JHP. If I have time to get the shotgun out, then they're gonna get a face full of birdshot instead. I wouldn't go for my AR first in my house... I guess a pistol AR in 9mm would be an option, but 9mm is just as scarce as 223/556...

That's a good question. There are some very cool carbines chambered in other sizes. I'm not an expert to say what's best for the average American consumer, all I'm saying is *I don't think 5.56 is the best*

Also there are other platforms aside from the AR.

I feel like people go online and buy an AR chambered in 5.56 as flippantly as they buy a burger or a case of beer, without putting as many hours or weeks of thought into it. Maybe I'm just a nerd that likes to do research about firearms.

 

[ArsenalGroyper]

I always like it when someone decides what calibers I should have or need.

Silly me thinking that buying guns was about what I wanted.

That's not what the spirit of this thread should be about.

I think some people make uninformed decisions and buy a 16 inch AR chambered in 5.56 when it's not the best/most appropriate thing for them, that's all. Panic buying especially in the current year.

That's not to imply that you fall in this category.

 

[FireInTheWire]

Your talking to a guy that just bought a $1700 rifle chambered in 223 and I dont have hardly any ammo to shoot through it. So, clearly I have my fracking priorities straight. SMH

 

[cvgunman]

That's not what the spirit of this thread should be about.

I think some people make uninformed decisions and buy a 16 inch AR chambered in 5.56 when it's not the best/most appropriate thing for them, that's all. Panic buying especially in the current year.

That's not to imply that you fall in this category.

Welcome.

 

[Axxe55]

That's not what the spirit of this thread should be about.

I think some people make uninformed decisions and buy a 16 inch AR chambered in 5.56 when it's not the best/most appropriate thing for them, that's all. Panic buying especially in the current year.

That's not to imply that you fall in this category.

I buy what I want, when I want, in the calibers I want, and I really don't care what, or for whatever reasons that others buy an AR for. My needs or wants, are my business.

 

[ArsenalGroyper]

Your talking to a guy that just bought a $1700 rifle chambered in 223 and I dont have hardly in ammo to shoot through it. So, clearly I have my fracking priorities straight. SMH

Ah yes, are you the one I've been looking for?

 

[ArsenalGroyper]

I buy what I want, when I want, in the calibers I want, and I really don't care what, or for whatever reasons that others buy an AR for. My needs or wants, are my business.

alright troublemaker, you go sit in the corner over there and calm down

 

[FireInTheWire]

Ah yes, are you the one I've been looking for?

Lol... nah.

It's a precision bolt gun. I've been waiting since last September for it to drop. Just so happens... low on 223.

 

[ArsenalGroyper]

Lol... nah.

It's a precision bolt gun. I've been waiting since last September for it to drop. Just so happens... low on 223.

Looks like we got some hard hitters around these parts

 

[rotor]

SGAmmo has some M855 for sale but expensive. Local guy on Armslist has some .223, 1000 rounds for $550. It's out there if you have the money. No matter what ammo you want, they all need primers and they are in short supply. I don't need anything personally and I love my AR-15 and my AK-47 and my SKS and my AR-10 and I could go on.