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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725
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The four times as powerful as a hand gun round is true. True of
ALL rifle rounds, not just those from the so-called assault weapons. The 5.56 round used in the AR15 is on the lower end of the spectrum when it comes to wound cavity creation. In many states the .223/5.56 is not legal to use on deer size game due to its relatively low power. The AK rifle round, 7.62 X 39 is comparable to the venerable old 30-30 lever action rifle which is not considered a "high power" round.
Your typical hunting calibers, 308 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield, etc., create devastating wounds. The .223/5.56 rounds in the hunting arena are considered varmint rounds for use on coyote, prairie dogs and other small varmints.