Thread: what kind of ammo should use for ar15? 223 or 5.56?

Originally Posted by polarbear

looking to buy an daniel defence ar15, want to get the ammo first, which round i should buy, the 5.56 or the 223? which round would be better for hunting? the soft point or the ballastic point? does the soft point make the accuracy surffer a bit? any advice please

5.56 is a military calibre and loaded to higher pressures and generally designed with a different distance to the barrel rifling.
You won't find 5.56 in hunting soft points, only FMJs, which are designed for putting small holes in humans and body armour. Not recommended for shooting animals humanely.

No, generally soft points won't make accuracy suffer (relative to what can I ask?, Ballistic points?), but it depends on other factors, not just the projectile.

PB, please note my earlier advice when you were asking what rifle to buy.
Given that you are new to firearms, please get someone experienced to show you the ropes.

Where are you? In Auckland?