.223 vs .308

Lots of debate over which caliber is best. Let's find out!!!
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[@ColeDedhand]

Maybe next you could do Red Ryder BB gun vs 50BMG.

[@kevinsdead]

+Gerrit Rädisch shoot*

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+Gerrit Rädisch lol

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Red Ryder wins 100%

[@heghog5899]

yes😂

[@willyishere]

20mm

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Ho's watching this without socks?

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Me

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Me

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+Matthieu Rooney Socks are the only thing im wearing ;)

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me!

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Matt the thing I appreciate the most about yo content is that you have stayed humble and is still make your videos the same . And you put in that work for yo Intros!

[@ZERO_42069]

That into made me want to sell my ARs and let the government protect me lmao

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[@erm_ok]

The Vets what

[@joelrivera6824]

Whoever tries to break into your house is literally fucked 😂😂😂

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***** Yes?

[@nickywilkinson743]

Owning guns does not ensure safety... If someone breaks into a home, the owner still needs to wake up, get the gun AND get a shot off before the intruder takes a single shot on target. Want to keep your family safe? you'd be better off securing your property than arming yourself. If you want a bit of fun hitting some targets, then sure! own many guns :P

[@goranbratos2097]

*breaks into house and sees guy polishing his Barret* "It was at this moment Bob realised.... he fucked up" *gets his head blown off by a .50 cal*.

[@chadgeary2653]

+Nicky Wilkinson Hah. i know what you mean. i'd like to see them get past the 500 landmines i put under my lawn after reading this comment. (i did not actually do that, shouldnt have to say this but this is the internet.)

[@TheAkinator87]

+Chad Geary Just dig a moat around your house and fill it with sharks that have lasers mounted to their heads.

[@nickywilkinson743]

*Time for a Quiz:* You are patrolling your ranch and ensuring everything is safe when all of a sudden you spot a vicious watermelon that could endanger your life (Seeds are chocking hazards and stuff). You reach into your pocket to see what you can defend yourself with, only to find a handful of handgun rounds (.22 LR, 9mm, .44 magnum, ect..). You remember your guns are in your truck so you back off slowly and search your truck only to find a shotgun and a roll of duct tape (Your wife must have borrowed your handgun to unblock the sink or something). With the previously mentioned items, would you be able to defend yourself? *[in short, can you fire handgun rounds from a shotgun using duct tape to make them fit? If it is possible, would it be accurate enough to hit a selected target?]*

[@BurnTheNuance]

No...

[@XxMrDamoastaHDxX]

there are certain casings for handgun calibres to be shot out of a shotgun we here in germany use this for the ,,fangschuss" (if the animal is not dead just wounded to shoot it in the head and end its pain) but it is not quite accurate because u have just the very short ,,barrell" of the shotgun shell because the barrel is much bugger than handgun calibers.

[@ihrbekommtmeinenrichtigennamen]

+Nicky Wilkinson Matt did a kind of similar video. He shot a rifle round out of a glock barrel (unfortunately I can't find the video). It fit diameter-wise but rifle cartridges are thinner at the part where they hold the projectile. That part expanded when fired, which took a lot of energy In addition to that there is no gas seal which can properly propel the projectile. The projectile comes out with a tiny fraction of the energy it would normally have.

[@weaponsmac3793]

Thank you Matt you've really taught me a lot watching your channel this past 2 years. As always keep up the great work!🔫☺

[@VarietyCentralClips]

+Nicky Wilkinson Take the shotgun barrel off and use tape to fit the rounds and strike the primer with a rock because most likely inside a shotgun the firing pin wouldn't line up the the pistol primer or it would break the primer of the pistol cartridge and it would backfire so you would be shit out of luck most likely

[@tombilliodeaux7282]

Thanks as i am trying to decide between the .223 and .308. You provided several concerns (noise, power, gun) differences. Very good and well done.

[@Orbital_Actual]

5.56 is good for suppressive fire doctrine and .308 is good for a intermediate DMR cartridge. That’s the main difference.

[@ax3792]

@Corn Pop Only marginally, but yes.

[@WastdTrashPanda]

One of my favorite things about this channel is that I can watch this around my kids because I know there's not gonna be some real bad language in it, thanks man.

[@Rxxxster]

I hope you tell your kids that 'Matt Demo' is a total professional and not to repeat any stunts or experiments performed on any Demolition Ranch KZbin Video.

[@brodylockley3141]

@@Rxxxster why he isn’t any more professional than someone else whith a gun license out of America

[@MrLoewe23]

This Channel is so much better than FPSRussia.

[@DaK1ller]

Glad someone still remembers FPS Russia

[@mrwho3425]

Ikr that channel is so annoying... Only a child would like it

[@Memes-XD]

+blueKolibri yyeeaasss

[@perpetualconfusion5885]

Ikr

[@TacticalPatriot-hd7hl]

You are so right

[@darkswim8686]

1. Thank you Matt, I was ignorant about the .308 and this helped. 2. Now I know that I need one of each.

[@andyappleton3353]

I'm armed with 5.56 and 7.62X39 and I've been thinking about the .308 for awhile. This vid helped seal the deal.

[@GorillasGuns]

Thanks for the information, I was just doing some research on the .308. So this was helpful as well as entertaining. Thanks again Matt

[@jacjordan5]

You need to find a recipe and start mixing ballistics gel. It would be a lot easier to see penetration depths with different rounds

[@moritamikamikara3879]

Better yet, he should try to imitate Paul Harrell's meat target.

[@jeffstrains4014]

@@moritamikamikara3879 I wish him Paul and Hickok could do a video. Hickok has a more high tech fleece stopper

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[@patrickbrannen9263]

I love how simple his videos are. Fps Russia's kept on getting more and more complicated and now he hardly ever uploads whereas Matt just shoots stacks of paper and does voice overs for mannequins (cooter). Love the vids keep em coming!

[@SuperRatzefummel]

I agree with you 100%, but on the other Hand is it just me or does it feel like he does Not take the Time for his videos like he did before? I mean theyre cut faster, the Tests are less "lovely " discussed, no more gopro closeups somehow "Boring" and so on. You know what i mean? Dont know how to describe...

[@DJ8017]

I don't understand why Demolition Ranch doesn't get the tens of millions of views that FPS Russia gets?

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Because people like seeing over the top with everything

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Echo 11 I was wondering what happened to him

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Didn't someone get whacked from that FPS Rushki team? This guy is a family man and has a career, unlike those other dickheads. The world loves assholes and Dem Ranch isn't one. If you putos don't like his vids, don't fucking watch them.

[@meifert2]

FPS Russia is also under investigation for a lot of shit. Marijuana and gun trafficking.

[@omniferousswan593]

Matt is a Christian which kinda deters a lot of people.

[@rna711]

I totally loved your AR-15 & AR -10 presentation.WONDERFUL!!! More power to future vids. Looking forward to see a Multi caliber on sight conversions on either ARs 10 or 15.

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Gay

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Seriously though, not gay here.

[@illusionfusion9719]

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[@BryGuy418]

Do a part two with more test mediums!! Love your channel and the content you post!

[@TheHumanexcrement]

how everything has changed in your vids and channel in the past years makes me smile , lagugh or even cry... maybe? keep going ..BIG GREETS FROM SWITZERLAND MAN

[@sgtmoose1942]

Watching this in 2022 reminds me how much I loved the old outro. The laughter during the hose scene still makes me smile.

[@TheMysterySquad]

Great video! I have a lot of interests and subscriptions on KZbin (and guns aren't even my top interest), and this is the only channel I've sub'd to that I watch every new episode when it comes out. The content is interesting and about the perfect length. Keep up the great work, Dr. Matt! Loving Vet Ranch, too!

[@BobotheGreat]

I love both cartridges.

[@Jhardy64]

Amen!

[@wigon]

+Alex TheGreatest Yup, they're both nice. 5.56mm with soft-point bullets for home defense (low recoil, easy to lay down lots of lead on target, minimal over-penetration), while 7.62 for anti-vehicle usage, long range reach out and touch someone capability, higher lethality, and all-around excellent hunting caliber (multi-purpose). It's a overkill for home defense however (massive over-penetration) and the hefty recoil makes it a bit intimidating and hard to shoot rapidly for light-statured people. As such both calibers serve distinct purposes and I agree, they are both wonderful calibers. My favorite however is in the middle of those two with 7.62X39mm. lol

[@BobotheGreat]

+wigon I use all 3 and yes the 7.62x39 is also a great cartridge mixing the two but still very different.

[@wigon]

Yup... it's a nice alternative for someone who wants a heavy hitting 30 caliber round but without quite as much recoil. It's a great hunting caliber as well. It's downsides however is that it still has more recoil than 5.56mm and it still is not ideal for home defense due to over-penetration issues even with soft-tipped bullets (due to the mass of the bullet vs. the lower mass off the 5.56mm soft tips). So like all things, its important to select the right tools for the job.

[@BobotheGreat]

+wigon Exactly so having all three makes anyone prepared for any situation haha. 556 for home, and the other two for hunting and longer shooting.

[@andrewstorey8681]

You should do a "what is bulletproof: beach addition" you could try life jackets, boogie boards and other things you find at the beach vs various calibres

[@iojerry]

I have to say you for sure answer a lot of my questions and thanks for clearing it up.. loving my 308 even more now.. Keep it coming bro... loving it.

[@maxamillion9976]

I just shot a 223 ar the other day. Its a very fun rifle to shoot

[@matthewmontalvo5066]

Max Amillion yeah I did mine yesterday and started looking at ar to buy

[@connorh5335]

Good to hear that it was fun

[@internetexplorer2985]

Max Amillion I shot it too but I heard alot of kids screaming.. Did I do something wrong?

[@macdog7185]

@Google Boy ok buddy

[@spenceroni1738]

I shot the 308 it's a lot funner

[@mjohnson6703]

I loved the intro as always!

[@easyedub]

Enjoyed the energy of your video. It made me smile. Thanks for posting.

[@kevinloos82087]

I love your videos! Keep up the humorous and entertaining work!

[@Kyjo12347]

As Adam savage says: the difference between goofing around and science is writing it down

[@johnbrown4442]

Love your videos! I wonder what the same comparison would show with armor piercing rounds. 5.56 vs .308

[@ghosttsohg7861]

i can’t get enough of your channel

[@nigelthornberry7695]

I liked the way you showed the difference between the 2 rifles muzzle rise I don't know any other KZbinr that dose that and it's a great way to compare by eye. Great video man

[@coryr9938]

0:22 just picture Matt doing that in the woods with no music.

[@willsmiths6542]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@EdMeyer22]

.50 BMG those cinder blocks! You know you want to..

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

I still love this video, thanks for making it Matt

[@Craftc20]

The intro alone made me give this video a like. Love the channel!

[@PapaPepeFieri]

i own both a 5.56 and a 308, but we all know the grand daddy the 30-06 (also one one in a 1903) hits harder.

[@simpsonbenjamin]

Negligible.

[@nigel900]

The .308 was designed to replace the 30-06 in a semi-auto rifle, and produces the exact same performance. In the bolt action, the '06 has an edge. Both are great cartridges.

[@codysitton1462]

You have no idea what your talking about. Please stop talking about things you don’t know about

[@smitty3973racing]

If that was the case the army and marine core sniper sections would use the 30-06. But we use the .308 because it is deadlier and shoots more flat

[@Shards_of_Winter]

Legendary Force it isn’t?

[@godSPARDA1995]

Buddy you have some really beautiful guns

[@scottmayner622]

nice video

[@a-1134]

Honestly the best intros in youtube

[@Scooters2013]

I love you never stop making videos

[@SigmaWalker]

I haven't been watching your vids in any order, liking them all as I watch. But, so far, this one's my favorite. I just like the .308, nice demo!

[@josh.p2948]

Your intros are getting amazing!

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Yup

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Bad*

[@Reckerr]

+Josh .P yup [king of the hill reverence]

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There good but make u cringe

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+Anthony Balaguera That's cause your a bitch

[@CrownJewels45]

My favorite KZbin of all time

[@KrisMartin70]

Just bought the S&W M&P Sport 10 , love the .308! great video guys!

[@scottfairhurst5559]

1:53 was the start to twinkle twinkle little star 😂

[@MoneyFeinn]

i been watchin matt for years and its safe to say his aim is damn near perfect

[@silethmorrow6275]

If you have been watching him for years why did you just say this? This video was mad 4 years ago

[@ronaldmayle1823]

Have you ever heard of editing?

[@codyevans102]

I just wanna say, I came back to this vid cause I just got my 1st AR-10. Coincidentally it's actually the same .308 in the video, yet mine is just a 16" barrel standard rifle. Love ya Demo, been a fan for years.

[@kz900dohc]

Awesome video's Sir! Keep them coming! you the Man.

[@johnlivingston9217]

4 years later, but thanks for the great review.

[@obiwankenobi2749]

Well its good to see that your intros have improved...

[@thewhitenoob7358]

I cringed

[@shottaM]

Bruh this is 4 years ago

[@Marcee__]

Hello there

[@romanlane6189]

Master Kenobi? Are you interested in AR platform aswell?

[@luphinus]

That intro is the main reason I gave a thumbs up!

[@piperspalace2461]

dude, your videos rock bc you look like you have fun making them

[@aNOMaly_..]

I fall in love with that .308 Beauty 😍 Its a badass 💪

[@adimaria6]

i watch your videos a lot and just figured id drop some knowledge on why the U.S military has the 5.56 as their main round. The 7.62 used to be the prefered round because of its stopping power straight in straight out big hole but with 5.56 the round begins to tumble in the air so for example you shoot center mass like youre taught in the military the 5.56 will hit and tumble through the body causing a larger channel that gets all torn up and could exit anywhere (shot to the chest could come out lowere back) this is a nightmare for medics and more than likely a person hit with the round in a firefight is going to die, so not as much firepower but more damge to the human body

[@happynow42069]

I wouldn't describe it as "tumbling",I think it's more of a wobble, from the rear of the projectile.

[@catherineharris4746]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@mikegelo7173]

Riiiiight🤣 where’s your wiki links?

[@th3_g3ntl3man]

Link please. That sounds like BS.

[@jbhickok7796]

Excellent video as always. Thinking about building a 308 instead of just another 556.

[@Pcervelli11]

Nice video. Answered my questions

[@MsTrosha]

You really should pair up with Slow mo guys channel...would love to see the actual impact at up to 170k fps!

[@bigdvids2720]

FIRST BRICK SOAKED UP ALL THE MOMENTUM PUT THEM IN SOMETHING TO HOLD THEM STILL, LOVE THE VID MAN

[@unfortunately_fortunate2000]

idk about that

[@unfortunately_fortunate2000]

the bullet has already passed through and broken up by the time the brick begins to fall over

[@rbedwar12]

These are the videos..I like to watch...we want the old ways ...thanks

[@Moses55845]

Yep, the introduction was unexpected, however, you didn't play about your subject. You only added the proper amount of "joy" to the video, enough like to keep viewers watching. You did quite a good video, NO joking included since guns are not a laughing matter. Thank you!!!!! (US Military member(NCO)

[@jirudtron144]

Love the corny intros please don’t ever let them die please 😂

[@halnywiatr]

The paper test failed because it was dry. There was no shock wave trough the media. Back when phone books were a thing one would use wet ones to study ballistics.

[@ElectricPyroclast]

+halnywiatr DemoRanch should do another 50 Cal Friday with wet paper!

[@sargelaforgia4787]

great video. just made me love my 223,s and 308,s that much more.

[@charlierichardson1826]

Awesome, Thanks for the comparisons!

[@matthewbrookins3613]

Hey Matt, my names Matt and I love your videos. I have a suggestion for you. What if you did comparisons of cartridges that are similar such as 308 and 30-06? I think it would be cool to see them go head to head because you can have different powder loads in them. Have a great day man, God bless.

[@C-M-E]

The funny thing about .223/5.56 is that the context of the round is often misconstrued. It is most effective as a maiming round, to wit, it is more effective at wounding an enemy combatant than killing them outright. I myself thought this unusual, but in combat, on the grand scale, it is more effective to tie up resources in one's enemy trying to save a wounded soldier rather than killing mass quantity and moving on. Very Sun Tzu in a way.

[@choipichiim]

30 seconds in and I already like this channel.

[@killjaqular]

love this guy's attitude and humor

[@21TheAngelOfDeath21]

Is that an Aggie Ring??? I am a current student Class of 2018. Way to represent A&M brother!

[@BBTHEDOD]

i hate that "no" song. it's feminazi propaganda

[@MPdude237]

Me too

[@tylerwatson312]

what about that song that goes work work work work work... i h8 it its annoying af

[@BBTHEDOD]

tru

[@Gakulon]

Every Meghan Trainor song is absolutely horrible.

[@MPdude237]

Pop music has turned into ear cancer

[@rogerwilliams4742]

Cool and informative as always brother.

[@laptopcommando]

You are a serious contender for funniest intro ever!

[@MegaRobby1996]

DAMN you look like Ashton Kutchers twinbrother😂😂😂😂

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L

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no?!

[@warlock1005]

gross

[@Great-Scotthew]

+MegaRobby1996 DUDE I always thought the same!!!!

[@MegaRobby1996]

Scott Martindell I KNOW RIGHT 😂😂😂😂😂

[@thegreindl]

Seriously though... How is that Sparc AR red dot working out for ya? Optics Planet is still saying 3-5 months till they ship!

[@bradyhoukom5666]

Matt, you are a legend

[@tysonschneider]

Great intro! Great energy! Funny video. Thumbs up!

[@QRAndrew]

8:17 the dog drinking the water haha

[@tonyirving2195]

Fantastic video, wish we had gun like that for sale in England, very interesting too, hilarious 👍

[@Glimpsedshow]

You can own both in the UK mainland .... semi auto in .22lr - they just have to be straight pull if over .22lr (on the mainland, in channel islands/NI etc. semi centrefire is still legal. Loads of AR's in all calibres for sale in most gunshops and sales sites like guntrader/gunmart. £400-600 for .22lr / £1k plus for .223/.308

[@RayEvans]

Bro I love your vids. Plus you seem like good people. I’m self taught and could use someone with experience to share knowledge with. I’m new to Dallas so making new friends is going to be a slow ass process as I don’t trust nobody. Thanks for blessing us with your content

[@seanstamm3710]

Five years later and still just as great as the day it came out 🤐🤐🔥💯

[@blakebonner1152]

22 lr vs 50 bmg. That's a pretty good competition

[@JohnSmith-zx2ge]

Pretty much the same exact same round, but the .22lr is going a little faster

[@JohnSmith-zx2ge]

Pretty much the same exact same round, but the .22lr is going a little faster

[@jeremyv4636]

"It's aight, everybody-Poot took 'em out!"

[@abelramirez9525]

Haven’t seen you in a while, still love you! Decided on a 308 after this

[@mike420fan]

I just picked up a really nice DB15 chambered in 5.56. Love it so far

[@JustScottPaid]

Same here!! Totally American made and it shows. Great bang for your buck no doubt. I've put about almost 500 rounds of 223 55 grain and 556 62 grain in it and it eats it all easily. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine! Be safe...Happy shooting!!!

[@Guttersnipe973]

This intro was really cringy

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James McMahon white people bro

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Benjamin Schumacher lol u trippin

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Benjamin Schumacher 😂

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[@isaacTGOD44]

I AM ALIVE !!!!! At least they aint killing innocent kids and teachers like little ol chads and kyles

[@morpheas768]

Been waiting for that comparison for quite some time now. I pretty much know the differences in theory, but its nice to see it in practice. Any chance you might display the power of 338 Lapua in the future? Or is there a video of it already?

[@tevinedwards7093]

Good Intro. And theme song. Love it bro

[@NTAD]

Aw Thanks Matt, you make me happy too.

[@spike9132]

You make me happy too

[@shanewilson765]

That paper isn't going to process through your printer very well

[@fieldofruin5599]

Thanks for this review

[@CIAG4PNP]

Your video was fun to watch. Thank you

[@59BigWalt]

Hey Demo, next time shooting the paper from 50-75 yards??

[@billthewillgates1270]

*Matt*: 1000 pages of paper *Me an Office intellectual*: 2 reams

[@anthonyharper8161]

Great video , awesome . Just purchased 308 great stopping power .

[@danielbalke9635]

Love this channel

[@CrimsonYetiCartoons]

Which is better? It's kind've a subjective question. Both calibers have their intended purposes, and each is meant to do those purposes well. 5.56x45mm (.223) is really good for home defense, taking out smaller game and popping off targets with ease at under ~200 yards. Any farther than that without a good RDS or magnified optic is gonna be difficult. And that far out, because of their blazing speed and light weight, the bullets get very inaccurate. So, to sum up: .223 is a good close-medium range caliber used to take out multiple targets in rapid succession. 7.62x51mm (.308) is a little larger than the .223, so it's better at taking out larger game and hitting targets farther off. With a good ACOG or magnified scope, a .308 rifle is great for sniping at 300-500+ yards, up to a certain point. But in close range, unless you're a big dude- carrying a rifle that big is going to be difficult. Sum up of .308: .308 is great for easy sniping and taking out larger bodies. All in all, if you want to be able to pop off 30-60 rounds in close-medium range with both eyes open using an RDS, get a .223 AR. They're fantastic anti-personnel weapons. If you want more power and are willing to pick up a heavier, bigger gun (depending on manufacturer and barrel length), get a .308 AR. Both are great rounds, just keep in mind that a .223 is smaller and faster, while the .308 is bigger and more powerful.

[@youngnutsack17]

lets not forget price, lets be real .223 is pretty pricey on a range day specially when you're taking out people who don't have their own guns or bring their own ammo, I couldn't imagine buying 300 rounds of .308 for 2-3 hours of shooting

[@CrimsonYetiCartoons]

youngnutsack17 - That is also an important factor. Just gotta play it smart, I guess.

[@Porty1119]

CrimsonYeti And 6.5 Grendel actually behaves better at long range than .308, while using standard AR-15 components with only a new bolt, barrel, and magazine.

[@CrimsonYetiCartoons]

Ahhh... the Grendel. I forgot about that round. It is a very nice round.

[@justinmaddox1068]

youngnutsack17 556 pricey barely if u can't afford that probably shouldn't be spending money on ammo better spend it on something else.

[@vs_hitman9702]

Demo ranch can u do one with.223 and 300blk

[@crossrider3088]

Hey Matt, If you can hear me. Please make another video about this 308/223 topic 😊 I think there are a lot more thinks to discuss....love that video. I watch it everytime I planed to buy a new Ar15/10 lol

[@vocals4378]

Hey man I really love the video you a very great shot I'm very impressed with your shooting and making tunes at the same time lol hey I'm looking for a thermo scope what suggestions do you have for the 223 you should be in the military as a infantry teacher great job