Thread: Semi Auto 22 WMR vs Bolt action 223 for goats

Originally Posted by WaikatoBushman

Seeing as how versatile the 2 calibers are, it'd be stupid of me to limit its use to goats only, how's much worse is the 30 cals recoil in comparison to the 223? And if the two calibers are chambered in the same make of rifle, are they the same weight empty?

With weight- probably not enough difference to notice.

Both calibres have their advantages over the other...223 is flatter shooting and the 7.62x39 is probably a bit harder hitting on bigger / heavier goats. Both should do fine. I had the same choice a number of years back and went the 7.62x39 as there was a chance of pigs which I could knock over with it where the 223 was a little under gunned....But the 223 will probably be more accurate out past 100m.