Hello, I was planning on starting a new build. But cannot decide which caliber I should use, 5.56 or .308? i plan on using a 20in. barrel and shooting at roughly 100yds. I would also like to use it as a SHTF rifle.
Posted: 7/2/2010 10:41:51 PM EDT
[#1]
5.56mm has lower ammo costs, more parts availability, etc.
Posted: 7/2/2010 11:35:51 PM EDT
[#2]
6.8
Posted: 7/2/2010 11:44:01 PM EDT
[#3]
You said new build so does that mean you already have a 5.56 rifle? If so, then .308 is your choice. Along with .223, .308 is readily available at Wal-Mart, Dicks, etc..
Posted: 7/3/2010 4:34:57 AM EDT
[#4]
If you are building in an ar platform than go with the 5.56/.223
Posted: 7/3/2010 6:12:17 AM EDT
[#5]
I agree, why mix up the selection with different calibers, different mags etc... KISS and stay with 5.56. Just my .02 YMMV
