AR15 vs AR10
03-12-2007, 07:33 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Body in SE WI, mind in U.P.
Posts: 4,781
RE: AR15 vs AR10
get the Ar-15. If for some reason you ever need hte rifle to do more, you can always get a 6.8spc upper or an upper in one of the 45 caliber chamberings that approach 45-70 ballistics.
03-12-2007, 05:32 PM
#12
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: California
Posts: 896
RE: AR15 vs AR10
ORIGINAL: Aught Six
I'd feel better having a .308 in just about any combat-type situation, but the .223 does seem to make more sense in this case. As mentioned, you'll carry more weigh per round of the .308, and mags are difficult to find or replace. For a civilian who doesn't have Uncle Sam stocking gear for him/her, you'll need to get mags and gear wherever they may be, whether looted stores, fallen citizens/criminals/police officers, etc. You'll be lucky to find a 10 round AR-10 mag no matter where you look.
The .223 is also adequate for home defense and your average suburban treet battle. Unless you're against people in armored cars or high-level ballistic vests, the .308 would most likely be overkill. And you can always keep a few mags of SS109 handy (green tip).
Now, if I had some kind of home base and were living off the land, a .308 would have it's advantages with big game.
I'd feel better having a .308 in just about any combat-type situation, but the .223 does seem to make more sense in this case. As mentioned, you'll carry more weigh per round of the .308, and mags are difficult to find or replace. For a civilian who doesn't have Uncle Sam stocking gear for him/her, you'll need to get mags and gear wherever they may be, whether looted stores, fallen citizens/criminals/police officers, etc. You'll be lucky to find a 10 round AR-10 mag no matter where you look.
The .223 is also adequate for home defense and your average suburban treet battle. Unless you're against people in armored cars or high-level ballistic vests, the .308 would most likely be overkill. And you can always keep a few mags of SS109 handy (green tip).
Now, if I had some kind of home base and were living off the land, a .308 would have it's advantages with big game.
Caldoc
03-12-2007, 07:24 PM
#13
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 13,220
RE: AR15 vs AR10
I just think it's better to shoot the most powerful cartridge I can handle given the situation. But subcalibers have their uses, no doubt. If I were trying to get out of Dodge with my wife and dog and essential stuff, I'd want something light and handy with large capacity mags, which the AR15 certainly is. Considering that I wouldn't want to lug an ammo can around anyway, it would seem better to have more cartridges vs. more power.
Frankly, I'd recommend getting a little bit of everything when it comes to guns. That way you can be choosy when deciding which tool is right for the job...God forbid.
Frankly, I'd recommend getting a little bit of everything when it comes to guns. That way you can be choosy when deciding which tool is right for the job...God forbid.
