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In reply to the discussion: Gun-control mistakes [View all]krispos42
(49,445 posts)79. I assumed a .223 Model 700 for equivalency
The 700, and indeed most bolt-action rifle lines, are available in a variety of calibers, a substantial amount of which are physically larger than an AR-15 can accommodate. The AR-15 is a very accurate gun and can shoot deer (or humans, if you prefer) at 500 yards or more, but obviously at any range a more powerful cartridge like the .30-06 or .300 Win. Mag will be several times as powerful at a .223.
And yeah, semi-automatics enable somewhat faster shooting, and detachable magazines enable faster reloading. That's inherent in the design. Nobody is arguing that.
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And it didn't do a damn thing to control either mass shootings or regular murders
krispos42
Sep 2019
#53
What percentage of mass murders used handgans and non firearm weapons vs semi auto rifles?
Eko
Sep 2019
#62
Sorry, I inferred from that you thought an AWB would have stopped the Vegas shooting
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Sep 2019
#81