22 \mmo's about 8x cheapern' cheapest

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andy

Discussion Starter · Jun 29, 2004

223 ammo, so if you fire 6000 rds a year of say, 14c a round cruddy 223, you probably need a new ($100) barrel, and you've spent $840 on ammo. the guy who fired 5000 rds of .22, and 1000 rds of Winchester bulkpack ball spent about $200. $900 will buy a whole BUNCH of .22 units, or one unit and a good 223 suppressor, to include the $200 tax.

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RIKA

· #2 · Jun 29, 2004

Firing 22 rimfire through your conversion unit is not a substitute for shooting full power 223 loads. Too many differences. If a person shoots a LOT, re-barreling expense is just something that we have to plan for.

Why do you worry about it since you can't legally shoot a firearm anyway.

RIKA

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Magnum88C

· #3 · Jun 29, 2004

You forget that most of his "rifle drills" are in pistol ranges, so there probably isn't a significant difference between .22 LR and .223, POI-wise at 60 feet.

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RIKA

· #4 · Jun 29, 2004

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Dorobuta

· #5 · Mar 31, 2021

It all depends on your budget, doesn’t it?

if they can afford it, then your point is moot. Some people have the means to purchase a great deal of ammo, shoot it, and still have enough disposable income to buy barrels, rifles, suppressors, and other items.

everyone has a different situation and they need to do what they feel is correct.

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John in AR

· #6 · Mar 31, 2021

andy said:
22 \mmo's about 8x cheapern' cheapest 223 ammo

About 3X nowadays, but I'm not buying either one right now regardless. I actually threw in a 1,400-round Remington "bucket-o-bullets" with a 22 pistol I put out on consignment earlier this week.

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