_rab_
09-14-10, 16:29
I am coming to you in my journey for the right 5.56 round for me, hoping that you can help point me towards the right load.
I have studied on this forum for a good while now, I've read through "5.56 mm Duty Loads", but need some assistance in selecting a load from the recommended list. My rifle is a 16" AR platform, 1 in 9 twist, with a 4MOA red dot. I'm trying to keep it simple, and have only one round for general use. The foreseen purpose is Self/Home defense, and perhaps light hunting, possibly a deer or hog, but most likely nothing larger than a coyote or dog.
I purchased some 5.56 Hornady TAP, however, due to it's lack of availability to civilians I am wondering if there is a better selection.
I live in Texas, so I am not subject to any brain-dead governmental hollow-point restrictions. My main criteria is accurate within the ability of a 4moa dot, (though I could scope the AR some day, so good 300yd accuracy is all I ever anticipate my skills being able to make use of), general effectiveness through tissue and barriers, civilian availability, and cost.
Since I would prefer to have only one general use/combat worthy round, should it be a barrier capable round? (as barrier capable as 5.56 can ever be... ;) )
I intend to take Doc's advice and purchase a large amount of the selected ammo, function check said ammo, purchase training from qualified sources, and practice.
Thanks in advance.
Rab
I have studied on this forum for a good while now, I've read through "5.56 mm Duty Loads", but need some assistance in selecting a load from the recommended list. My rifle is a 16" AR platform, 1 in 9 twist, with a 4MOA red dot. I'm trying to keep it simple, and have only one round for general use. The foreseen purpose is Self/Home defense, and perhaps light hunting, possibly a deer or hog, but most likely nothing larger than a coyote or dog.
I purchased some 5.56 Hornady TAP, however, due to it's lack of availability to civilians I am wondering if there is a better selection.
I live in Texas, so I am not subject to any brain-dead governmental hollow-point restrictions. My main criteria is accurate within the ability of a 4moa dot, (though I could scope the AR some day, so good 300yd accuracy is all I ever anticipate my skills being able to make use of), general effectiveness through tissue and barriers, civilian availability, and cost.
Since I would prefer to have only one general use/combat worthy round, should it be a barrier capable round? (as barrier capable as 5.56 can ever be... ;) )
I intend to take Doc's advice and purchase a large amount of the selected ammo, function check said ammo, purchase training from qualified sources, and practice.
Thanks in advance.
Rab