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Michael Z. Williamson Re: Mass Versus Bullets (and Hail Stones and Gamma Radiation)

Dear Jim,
I notice that 5.56 is again getting an unrealistically bad rap.  It’s not as powerful as many other rounds, but some online epithets seem to suggest you can hide behind a sheet of paper and be safe.

As a reminder, I’d like to repost the following demonstrations from the fine folks at Box O’ Truth:

There are certainly better rounds for long range and heavy targets (I like 8mm Mauser, myself), but don’t dismiss a threat because he “only” has 5.56mm.

Oh, and off topic, but of interest: How .410 revolvers stink as defensive weapons [9].

Michael Z. Williamson [10], SurvivalBlog Editor at Large