Originally Posted by
rob_s
The trend, of late, seems to be to ignore completely those kinds of caveats.
Yeah, I kind of lost track there but I always try to answer the OP's questions according to his needs, not my own. I actually had started to post about the topic on either the phone or iPad then got interrupted. I came back on the computer and got off track.
For defensive use, I see no real advantage to the 308. It's bulkier, harder recoiling and I guess some could make the argument of over penetration, though personally that's one of the things lower on my list when comparing different defensive rounds.
I have a SCAR-L and a SCAR-H, for example. The SCAR-H having the same length barrel is still a bit bulkier. It's still a very lightweight gun for what it is, but it's thick and the lower receiver is a bit beefier in comparison which makes it more cumbersome.
There's a number of reasons I wouldn't use it as my home defense gun and the only way I see it being a better choice than 5.56 is if it's used as a patrol rifle in a rural area, but even then i'd most likely opt for a 5.56, but that's not what you asked.
Proven combat techniques may not be flashy and may require a bit more physical effort on the part of the shooter. Further, they may not win competition matches, but they will help ensure your survival in a shooting or gunfight on the street. ~ Paul Howe
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