Sorry for bugging you again, but that new idea doesn't let me sleep -))
First of all I'm pretty new for this stuff.
I'm researching idea of AR vs 308 bolt for informal target practicing at 100-300 m range mostly (in sort of Service Conditions format) to build skills for occasional hunting, that may or may not happen in the future. While I do reload for my handguns, idea was to have fun with reasonably priced available ammo for rifle.
For AR I'm thinking about DD 16", it has 1:7 twist.
Now, down to the ammo selection. Norinco is cheap, ~30c/rd, but I got some comments that it may not be recommended for quality barrel based on by-metal nature. Another opinion - just shoot it now and replace barrel later.
You mentioned you are spending ~40c/rd for mid-range ammo, what brand is that and where did you get it ?
I was referred to some Federal 62gr stuff, but this is over 50c plus tax, so it may not be cost effective, but it depends from volume of shooting. With reloading based on posts in this site it goes down to ~30c for .223 vs ~.80c for 308. Based on my schedule I can probably afford up to 10 sessions with rifle per year, 2-3 hours each.
So just reasoning, any comments are appreciated.
I could be mistaken Mr. ekp but I think the author of the article was referring to the relatively low cost of .223 ammunition. It is considerably cheaper than what many hunting rifles shoot. For example, quality .308 cartridges are more than $1.00 each while .223 ammo for practice can be had for $.30 a round or less. The cartridges I use are in the mid range at about $.40 each. I compete with an AR 15 and use a minimum of 2000 rounds a year. I also have a conversion bolt for my AR that shoots .22 LR at about $.04 a round and use that for certain types of competition. So I get the benefit of two guns in one which can't be done with many other firearms as easily.
