What is the 25-223

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Originally Posted by sha-ul

So I take it these should all make good defensive carbine & medium game hunting, including Deer. All while functioning in a semi auto.

Yes, I can vouch for the 25-223AR; From a 24 inch barrel, the 25-223Ar will run pretty darn near head-to-head with a 250-3000 Savage. The SAAMI spec for the 250-3000 Savage is 45000 c.u.p. and the 5.56/223Rem is spec'ed at 52000 c.u.p., which makes up the difference in case volumes.