Reloading 7.62X39/7.62x54R vs 223/308

[EagleScout]

Well lets see if I can keep the rambling to a minimum.

I am trying to decide on AR vs AK style rifles, the debate is a dead horse and I could spend a month more reading. What it comes down to is I want two rifles both semi-auto that I can reload for.

Rifles will be used for plinking, hunting, and competition, though I do not expect to win many competitions I mainly want the fun and practice.

Just taking a guess but I am betting the 223/308 is going to be easier to find reloading supplies for. While the 7.62X39/7.62x54R is going to be easier to find good deals on surplus ammo.

So what do you all think?

 

[jtischauser]

.223 is the way to go. It's just too popular to beat. If you want cheap cheap ammo get a 5.45x39mm AK74 or similar barrel for your AR15. Spam can ammo for that caliber is under $.15/round.

 

[Spiff]

The Russian rounds use a .311 bullet rather than the rest of the world's .308 bullet. That really limits your options.