
Originally Posted by
itschris
From everything I've got so far from reading and talking to everybody (people who actually own and know), is that 7.62 would be the choice. Here's what I've found:
1) If you don't want or can't afford multiple cans, you'll get more use out of a 7.62 since it's works on a 308 (should you ever get different caliber rifles)
2) The sound difference is not noticable... some even say it's less sharp... not quieter, just different
3) More durable for a 5.56 than a 5.56 can
Now, again, I'm no expert... I do not own a can yet... I"m still waiting for my stamp on my SBR. But this is what I've come up with after a lot of hunting around for info. I welcome anyone to correct me, however. If I'm wrong about these things, I want to know it as well as help better define the answers and parameters we're all always searching for.