223 vs 7.62x39
 

lets say both in standard ar-15 one in 223 one in 7.62x39, which would you choose??

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RE: 223 vs 7.62x39
 

I will have to disagree with any .22 caliber being adequate for whitetails. For that matter I am not fond of the 7.62X39mm for hunting deer either. For combat, its a tossup. I would rather have an FN in 308 over an AR in anything.

RE: 223 vs 7.62x39
 

I will leave comments on calibers for combat to people who know. But for whitetail deer, I can't justify using a .22 centerfire of any caliber. It has been considered taboo all my life (40 plus years) and I don't understand why people suddenly think it is okay. A .243 should be the minimum for small to average deer and more gun for a long shot, or 200+ pound bucks. Respect the prey - use enough gun to reduce the risk of a lost deer.

RE: 223 vs 7.62x39
 

Oh, yeah. I agree with Frizzellr on the 7.62X39 also. Less power than a .30-30. Hold a .223 or 7.62X39 up next to the usual deer calibers and see how wimpy they look. Again, use enough gun for the job.

RE: 223 vs 7.62x39
 

Guess we will have to agree to disagree. Personally I feel it somewhat irresponsible to go after deer sized game with a .22 but if you can live with yourself then so be it.

RE: 223 vs 7.62x39
 

what are you asking about? accuracy? trajectory? ballistics? i duno why everybody compares anything you post here about performance on deer even if deer isnt mentioned in the post..unless your a bad dude your not going to use a ar-15 in either of them rounds to deer hunt.....i know a few guys that use a 223 and love it but they hunted all their lives and are what i would call a bad dude..what do u want are u wondering about the 223 is a good bit smaller bullet wise than the 223...and ammo is easier to find for it...a good 7.62x.39 is ahrd to find...u can find a good premium 223 round easily though....