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Thread: Best 5.56 for HD in a apartment
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September 28th, 2022, 10:46 AM #1Super Member
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Best 5.56 for HD in a apartment
I'm looking for a .223 or 5.56 round for home defence in my 2 bed room condo. I'm on the 1st floor, there are 4 units on each floor in a 3 floor building.
I need a round that won't penetrate through multiple walls where it can possibly hit my neighbors.
That being said, it also needs enough penetration to stop an armed or multiple armed attackers.
What would you recommend?
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September 28th, 2022, 11:42 AM #2
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September 28th, 2022, 11:45 AM #3Super Member
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Re: Best 5.56 for HD in a apartment
Maybe something like Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos rounds. ive used them in the 300 blk vs on deer and they drop them in their tracks.
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September 28th, 2022, 11:47 AM #4
Re: Best 5.56 for HD in a apartment
My next build is a ar15 in .45
FJB
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September 28th, 2022, 11:47 AM #5
Re: Best 5.56 for HD in a apartment
One of the reasons I like the 5.7 for home defense.
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September 28th, 2022, 01:06 PM #7
Re: Best 5.56 for HD in a apartment
You can't have a round that penetrates and incapacitates a threat AND have zero risk of going through building materials.
First off, shot placement. Don't miss.
Then I'd maybe think a varmint type round - 55gr Vmax. Even 55gr regular ball isn't a terrible option. In the suburbs I have 64gr SPs loaded up. Not a bad option for you either.
Just whatever you decide, don't make it M855.
What barrel length? More velocity = less risk.
Regardless you have less risk than a pistol or buckshot round. So I'm a fan of .223 for HD.
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September 28th, 2022, 01:29 PM #8
Re: Best 5.56 for HD in a apartment
There are a lot of YouTube demonstrations to consider in choosing a 223/556 for HD.
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September 28th, 2022, 01:54 PM #9
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Re: Best 5.56 for HD in a apartment
I'd save the AR for a SHTF situation where it doesn't matter what it might go through and use a suppressed .45 ACP in your situation.
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