VH> Nor is the 5.56X45 nearly as effective against barriers,
 VH> such as logs,
 VH> sandbags, walls, and so on as the .30-06 or the 7.62X51
 VH> NATO.

Remember that I was comparing the .223 to a .30 carbine, not M2 ball or 150
g .308, and in a hairy situation, I think I'd be hard pressed to find
someone who'd prefer an M1 Carbine to an M-16.

Both the M-14 and the FAL are difficult to control while in full auto.
Sure, the .308's got stop, which is why the M-60 won't go away anytime
soon.

Personally, my match service rifle is an M1A, I prefer the .30 caliber
round, and shoot 175 g Sierra's when most of the .30 cal guys are shooting
168's. Comes from years of shooting M118 military match at 174 g. But I can
also appreciate the role of the .223. There's plenty of dead Iraqi's who
don't share your opinion of that round. :)

--- Ceska Zbrojovka