.223 caliber effective in open spaces?

[grunt66]

How was .223 in Squad Automatic weapon and M-16A2 in the Gulf War ? I've heard a few things but never knew a Gulf War Grunt to ask.

[catman]

Well basically the 16A2 is the same weapon used for years. One of the things that they have done is make the rounds "hotter" or faster. There are quite a few instances where the round will pass through soft tissue and not slow the target. You really need to hope for a bone shot. Hopefully to the head. If you get a shot that hits bone the hydro-shock that occurs is unreal. Major damage .The SAW light machinegun shoots very rapidly. If i remember correctly it is like 800 - 900 rounds per minute, so if you can get it on target you will neutralize your target. The only thing is you need three men and a boy to carry ammo to you.