The 22lr bullet is rounded while the 223 bullet comes to a sharp point.
22lr vs 223 sheet metal.
While i am sure that most would opt to select 223 5 56 nato over 22lr for home defense but i have heard the argument that 22 would be better for home defense since its reduced energy would mean that it would penetrate through fewer walls.
Availability for 22lr bullets varies from 36 to 60 grains in weight 2 3 to 3 9 grams while 223 bullets range from 40 to 90 grains in weight 2 6 to 5 8 grams.
223 200 yards my m1 broke it on shot number 5 the company replaced it no charge fun to shoot chemtchr.
When looking at the 22lr vs 223 the truth is that the 223 is in fact a 22 caliber round.
07 22 2011 03 07 pm i bought a doall spinning steel target they say 30 06 min 100 yards.
The equivalent thicknesses differ for each gauge size standard which were developed based on the weight of the sheet for a given material.
While the media loves to portray this as a huge assault bullet and only meant for use in warfare the truth is that a 223 round is a relatively small and not particularly powerful.