07-07-2016, 10:10 PM
Well, if we can post about mortars on this thread I guess I can point out some things about the 5.56.
Recently, in Orlando the round was used. Just over 100 targets hit, just under 50 deaths. The range (I assume as I have never been in a gay bar) was short. So short that weather it was 5.56 or .223 ammo probably doesn't matter. The targets were all American sized. The shooter was proficient. A modern first class trauma center was close by to give the wounded every chance.
While I'm sure a crime scene investigation unit will analyse the heck out of it, a reasonable man can conclude (1) The 5.56/.223 will kill <50% of the time-even under ideal conditions. (2)55.56/.223 will not penetrate a SWAT helmet. (3)The weapon used (unlike the AR that jammed in the Colorado movie shootings) was more dependable then an AR 15.
Recently, in Orlando the round was used. Just over 100 targets hit, just under 50 deaths. The range (I assume as I have never been in a gay bar) was short. So short that weather it was 5.56 or .223 ammo probably doesn't matter. The targets were all American sized. The shooter was proficient. A modern first class trauma center was close by to give the wounded every chance.
While I'm sure a crime scene investigation unit will analyse the heck out of it, a reasonable man can conclude (1) The 5.56/.223 will kill <50% of the time-even under ideal conditions. (2)55.56/.223 will not penetrate a SWAT helmet. (3)The weapon used (unlike the AR that jammed in the Colorado movie shootings) was more dependable then an AR 15.