[QUOTE=TomkinsSP;139635377]For fixed point defense (range 0 to 100 yards) would you think 5.56 (77, 62, 55, 40gr) or 7.62 (155, 140, 125, 110 gr.)?.

In my opinion(for what that is worth); 223/5.56 is always easier to shoot. The 308/7.62 is always the better round. When fixed to a location, like your home, the weight of spare ammo is of no consideration. If you are building an AR type rifle, look at AR-10 in 7.62/308. The gun the parts the ammo all cost more! They also do more! More distance and more damage. Ball 308 works on buildings also, and shoots through 10-12" trees!

However this thread WAS about novice shooters and small build shooters. If ANY AR platform is a problem, don't do an AR! SKS is a problem? It actually sounds more like Center Fire is the problem! THEY want a gun that doesn't have any recoil or doesn't make any noise! Personally so do I! But I'm not going to get it! SO you have more to do that make a gun, You need to have communications! Good luck with that!

Ivan