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Firearm discussions => Rifles => Topic started by: USN CHIEF on October 05, 2008, 10:30:08 AM

Title: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: USN CHIEF on October 05, 2008, 10:30:08 AM
I was wondering what the best caliber is and please state why?
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: jacques on October 05, 2008, 10:34:42 AM
A BB Gun is better. The ammo is cheap. Full auto BB guns are legal.
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: csacannoneer on October 05, 2008, 11:04:09 AM
Guns are evil. You should stick to paintball markers or video games.
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: UCLA_Plinker on October 13, 2008, 11:18:56 AM
I was wondering what the best caliber is and please state why?

20mm

because i said so
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: lazyworm on October 13, 2008, 03:57:11 PM
finger guns are the best.

1. you can conceal carry anywhere, anytime
2. they don't print when you CC
3. when you pull it out, the liberals would freak out and fall dead
4. it's free, you already have 2 of them
5. they can't ban it
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: serkerone on October 13, 2008, 05:44:13 PM
potato cannons FTW!!!!

fear the potato that comes at you in speeds of 1400 FPS !!!!
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: DSA_FAL on October 15, 2008, 07:21:25 PM
finger guns are the best.

1. you can conceal carry anywhere, anytime
2. they don't print when you CC
3. when you pull it out, the liberals would freak out and fall dead
4. it's free, you already have 2 of them
5. they can't ban it

The govt tracks them tho, withe their finger printing technology.
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: DSA_FAL on October 15, 2008, 07:25:23 PM
To answer the OP, .50 cal obviously, since it's banned. The libs ban guns in order of coolness. While they banned some .223 first, they banned ALL .50s!
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: ohsmily on October 16, 2008, 10:44:32 AM
To answer the OP, .50 cal obviously, since it's banned. The libs ban guns in order of coolness. While they banned some .223 first, they banned ALL .50s!

No, only 50BMGs, not all "50 cals."

To the FNG OP, you should get a pulse rifle that fires explosive-tipped standard caseless light armour piercing round
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: hopi on October 16, 2008, 12:16:26 PM
To answer the OP, .50 cal obviously, since it's banned. The libs ban guns in order of coolness. While they banned some .223 first, they banned ALL .50s!

No, only 50BMGs, not all "50 cals."

To the FNG OP, you should get a pulse rifle that fires explosive-tipped standard caseless light armour piercing round

You got a lead on these tough guy?  :P
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: big cannon on November 25, 2015, 04:14:44 PM
BB gun for the win!
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: k1dude on November 26, 2015, 07:33:30 PM
finger guns are the best.

1. you can conceal carry anywhere, anytime
2. they don't print when you CC
3. when you pull it out, the liberals would freak out and fall dead
4. it's free, you already have 2 of them
5. they can't ban it

Reason 5 is false. Most schools have already banned them. By the time Hillary leaves the White House after her 8 years, they'll be banned in all 50 states.
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: Fjold on November 26, 2015, 08:05:58 PM
BB gun for the win!

You bumped a seven year old post to say that?

Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: csacannoneer on November 27, 2015, 02:08:46 PM
BB gun for the win!

You bumped a seven year old post to say that?

Gotta do something while .net is down.
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: small hole shooter on November 28, 2015, 07:54:12 AM
BB gun for the win!

You bumped a seven year old post to say that?
Zombie threads for the bored!
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: Lissauer on November 28, 2015, 09:40:45 AM
50 cal bb gun
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: RickD427 on November 28, 2015, 10:12:42 AM
BB gun for the win!

You bumped a seven year old post to say that?

Gotta do something while .net is down.

CSACannoneer wins the internet for today. 

Chief,  I know that there is no such thing as a stupid question, but the answer really depends on what you want do with the rifle.

If you're looking at just plinking at tin cans in the back yard with your 14 year old son, the .50 cal might not be the best thing.  The recoil is kinda substantial.  Your son will develop an incurable trigger flinch, the cost per round will bankrupt you, and your neighbors will probably call out the local constabulary.  For that use, I'd stick with the .223, or even just a .22LR

On the other hand, if you need to resolve a "Serious Personnel Problem" in excess of 2000 yards, then the .50 would be a much better choice.

Asking such a question with no allowance for context really leaves it wide open for bored Calgunners to make mischievous responses.

Anyone know when the forum will be back up?????
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: beanz2 on November 28, 2015, 10:59:59 AM

Asking such a question with no allowance for context really leaves it wide open for bored Calgunners to make mischievous responses

Anyone know when the forum will be back up?????

Two Weeks!!!
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: BeFrank on November 28, 2015, 11:13:03 AM
My .50 cal rifles are great for new owners, no FFL to deal with, adjustable loads/ recoil. Very accurate and build up the basics of  shooting.
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: RickD427 on November 28, 2015, 11:20:05 AM

Asking such a question with no allowance for context really leaves it wide open for bored Calgunners to make mischievous responses

Anyone know when the forum will be back up?????

Two Weeks!!!

Looks like CSACannoneer may have to share his prize..........................
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: csacannoneer on November 28, 2015, 11:32:57 AM
50 cal bb gun

They are available!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: what is better, a .223 or a .50 caliber riffle?
Post by: The War Wagon on March 20, 2017, 09:14:30 PM
Depends on what type of aircraft you're wanting to bring down.   :P