Milspec .223 ammo question.

[Gladdis.45]

I'm constantly seeing offers for .223 ammo that adverts. steel plate penetrating capabilities. I love shooting my AR and buy quality rounds to run through it. My question is: what is the purpose of this round as a civilian? I'm really close to buyin a load of this stuff, just to have it, but is there another practical application for it??
Thanks.

Rob

[Divernhunter]

Usually just cheaper and loaded with mil surplus bullets.

[Gladdis.45]

Divernhunter, I too am an avid diver/hunter, you dive for abs and spear fish??

[joelogic]

Usually ss109 or m855 is more expensive than commercial .223 and some guns are .223 only. Steel core will be less accurate as well.

[Gladdis.45]

I've noticed that too. I'm on the fence about picking up a SL of m855 but I'm trying to figure out what I'd really need it for besides, If SHTF. I'm not gunna burn that stuff at the range.

[Divernhunter]

Yes I was a hunter in the water also. Go to Albion for abs and Channel Islands for bugs. Also form Montery to Pismo(and south) for fish. All over for scallops. I have not been able to go in a number of years due to many things such as hip replacement, back surgery, sold boat/motorhome,family,then divorce, then take care of daughter, forced retirement, etc. But I have another boat now and as I recover I plan to start diving again. I have regulators/BC's/spearguns and spare air to overhaul before I do much.

I miss diving quite a bit and use to go very often.

[Gladdis.45]

Sorry you haven't been able to get out in so many years. Sounds like you dived all over the place. I too hit most of those spots, except Pismo. I primarily dive the North Coast, from Salt Point to Ft. Bragg. Also dive a bit in Monterey. LOVE the Channel Islands!! I go out on the Vision from time to time.
If you get your gear up to par and need a dive buddy, hit me up.

[Divernhunter]

Will do. Since I will forget about it when the time comes I will post in the hunting/fishing forum. It will be awhile. I use to take my boat out to the Channel Islands but this Whaler would be a tougher ride. I use to go out on the Peace years agoo sometimes. We use to freedive the sand bars way out at Pismo for Pismo clams when it was legal years ago.