Thread: 9mm ball ammo vs 5.56 ball for SHTF Help!
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Old 03-19-2016, 10:09 AM
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I do not reload for the .223/5.56 but rather have stocked up on ammo (military FMJ). As I look at the .223/5.56 as a relatively "weak sister" the last few years I have been buying Hornady .223 55gr soft nose in the 50 count box's. The soft nose ammo seems to be a big "force multiplier" for the round. On unarmoured targets one round in right place will do the job, important if you are by yourself or have limited support. Picking up 2-4 box's on each outing can add up! I load for the 30-06, .308 Win, 45-70 and .243 Win. Don't really know why I haven't done the same for the .223/5.56.
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