I have 2 AR - both have 556 on them
I have been shooting 223 Remington in them
Am I causing damage?
Let me know
Thanks in advance
223 Remington and 556 NATO
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Re: 223 Remington and 556 NATO
Zero.
Shooting some 5.56 in .223 Rem marked guns can lead to high pressure situations.
What you’re doing is 100% good to go.
Shooting some 5.56 in .223 Rem marked guns can lead to high pressure situations.
What you’re doing is 100% good to go.
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Re: 223 Remington and 556 NATO
Brass is identical in dimensions, and the pressure difference is due to a difference in measurement (peak versus average).
The difference comes to the lead and throat dimensions of the chamber cut. Assuming you're buying cheap 55 grain stuff, you'll have zero issues. If you're putting 77 grain 5.56 in your .223, I'd expect an issue to crop up eventually.
The difference comes to the lead and throat dimensions of the chamber cut. Assuming you're buying cheap 55 grain stuff, you'll have zero issues. If you're putting 77 grain 5.56 in your .223, I'd expect an issue to crop up eventually.
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