Why .223? Go get yourself a $100~$150 Mosin Nagant at Cabela's, and order the bulk ammo via Sportsmansguide.com (the surplus 7.62 x 54R is cheaper than .223 yet packs the punch of a .308).
You'll own some history, it's a great hunting rifle, comes with some nifty "extras," and you'll have a good hurt in your shoulder on Monday.
127 posted on 03/08/2011 8:45:10 PM PST by DTogo
(High time to bring back the Sons of Liberty !!)