Regarding SHTF scenarios:
Economic collapse or earthquake are the two most likely here in Utah. Frankly, I don't see a lot of New Orleans-type behavior here. At least, not for the first few weeks.
What I do see as a possibility is a serious worldwide economic meltdown or civil war in neighboring countries south of our borders. I see it as entirely possible for hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of desperate Central Americans swarming over the border in desperation for food, etc. (Already happening in some ways ) The closer you are to the border, the bigger this potential threat may be.
Anyway, going back to the original topic of 223 vs. 7.62. I'm getting both. I already have a .223 AK. It's a converted Saiga and is amazingly accurate (2 inch groups at 50 yards shooting offhand with Wolf ammo). I'm building a feed ramp so I can use converted 5.45 mags.
I'm also building a 7.62 Romanian AKM from a kit.
If I'm staying put or just strolling around my neighborhood, the 7.62 will do the job just fine. If I have to hike around at all or bug out, or if I'm facing longer ranges than 250 yards, the .223 will be preferred.
Since both rifles are AK's, training is standardized for their use.
Economic collapse or earthquake are the two most likely here in Utah. Frankly, I don't see a lot of New Orleans-type behavior here. At least, not for the first few weeks.
What I do see as a possibility is a serious worldwide economic meltdown or civil war in neighboring countries south of our borders. I see it as entirely possible for hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of desperate Central Americans swarming over the border in desperation for food, etc. (Already happening in some ways ) The closer you are to the border, the bigger this potential threat may be.
Anyway, going back to the original topic of 223 vs. 7.62. I'm getting both. I already have a .223 AK. It's a converted Saiga and is amazingly accurate (2 inch groups at 50 yards shooting offhand with Wolf ammo). I'm building a feed ramp so I can use converted 5.45 mags.
I'm also building a 7.62 Romanian AKM from a kit.
If I'm staying put or just strolling around my neighborhood, the 7.62 will do the job just fine. If I have to hike around at all or bug out, or if I'm facing longer ranges than 250 yards, the .223 will be preferred.
Since both rifles are AK's, training is standardized for their use.