So I've been doing a lot of reading in the two calibers since I am limited to 1 receiver prior to the ban and its pretty much a life long commitment unless I move out of the state.
I am not so worried about ballistics or anything. This will be a weekend shooter for me. A lot of the info on the internet however seems to be old so it's kind of useless. Prior to all this price jumps I've read that 5.45 was significantly cheaper than 7.62. From what I've read, 7.62 on the other hand is more readily available.
Looking into the future what is a better choice? Do you guys think 5.45 will once again be cheap? Will 5.45 be readily available or could there be issues with it becoming scarce? I know the 5.45mm is the new issued ammo, but does the ban in importing surplus guns also effect ammo? Which would you chose for a range gun? What are your opinions on the future of the two calibers?
I am not so worried about ballistics or anything. This will be a weekend shooter for me. A lot of the info on the internet however seems to be old so it's kind of useless. Prior to all this price jumps I've read that 5.45 was significantly cheaper than 7.62. From what I've read, 7.62 on the other hand is more readily available.
Looking into the future what is a better choice? Do you guys think 5.45 will once again be cheap? Will 5.45 be readily available or could there be issues with it becoming scarce? I know the 5.45mm is the new issued ammo, but does the ban in importing surplus guns also effect ammo? Which would you chose for a range gun? What are your opinions on the future of the two calibers?