I do not recall how I voted originally.
Now, with what is happening and could happen, harvesting game or “fun” shooting seems a lower priority. Being able to defend our homes and families is the priority.
I live in a very rural area, so it must a rifle caliber. Being capable of engaging at 400 yards would be important due to my location. It must be available in a semi-Auto platform. It would be beneficial to have something with low enough recoil to be useable by ladies and children if the SHTF.
Unlimited components means casting has no importance in the selection.
The 5.56 meets those parameters. If I was alone, likely the .308.
BTW, my little rifle arsenal is made up of 5.56, .30/30, .308 and .300 Mag. The .30/30’s are there in case AR’s are abolished, and I do not need the .300 Mag now that my dream of a western elk hunt seems less and less likely.