223 is an amazing little cartridge, and
with the .22lr conversion adding a fantastic amount of versatility and low cost skill building, the combo is simply splendid. With a good sound suppressor, the 223 is every bit as "tame" to use as is the .22 unit (unsuppressed) So the .22 training at snapshooting speed/accuracy translates directly into ability to do the same with the "canned" 223. Of course, that only applies to those with balls enough to make or buy a can, which comes to about 10,000 guys in the entire US (centerfire rifle cans, anyway. ) Doesn't say much for how many are really serious about preparing to fight Big Brother. Fortunately, less than 1000 will be really needed, and `100 might welll suffice, if they go at things properly.