Choosing a MBR: The M1 Garand or the M14/M1A?, by Zorro
I am getting along in my years but, I recognize that I may need a high power Main Battle Rifle (MBR) in the future if significant issues surrounding our standard of living within the US remain unresolved. So, what rifle should I choose Let me start by saying that a 5.56/.223 in a AR-15 or any other light caliber rifle does not qualify as a MBR with me. The 5.56/.223 55 grain round requires 2,800 fps at impact to produce a large wound cavity. When shot from a 20″ barreled AR-15 the round is below that impact velocity at about …