Have to kind of agree with Tom on the FMJ Arguement. Plus a .223 FMJ - as I understand - has a better tumble upon impact due to its lower mass. (More internal damage and a better chance that it would not make a hole out.


I still prefer the 7.62 - especially at any distance over 200 yards - plus the ability to puncture enemy helments (verses denting them) would be a definite plus.

If I would need to carry personal arms into a conflict, I would use my M1A for long distance shooting, the Socom 16 M1A for shorter distance shooting and run away and hide with the AR-15 and all of the ammo I could carry.

Hard to argue about the weight issue - you get much more shots per pound with the .223 - and a good shot will kill someone just as good as a .308.