Apr 30, 2022 · In 1980 or 81 NATO selected a round based on the Remington 223/5.56 Case but with a 62 grain bullet with a steel penetrator designed by FN. In order to handle the longer …

Oct 7, 2020 · Neither a .223 or a 5.56 is appropriate for deer & bears IMO. If you're committed to an AR15 I'd give the 458 SOCOM some consideration. Better yet would be an AR10 in your …

Aug 8, 2021 · The .223 Remington cartridge is currently manufactured to be used as a single-shot in a bolt-action rifle, so the .223 chamber benefits from a slightly tighter dimension in several …

Oct 3, 2012 · Our sporting .223 Rem. on the other hand, is loaded to a much-lower pressure, and has a much-shorter leade dimension. The general rule: It is safe to fire .223 Rem. ammo in a …

Dec 4, 2008 · A .223 labled round shot in a 5.56 chamber will show a little more chamber pressure, but nothing to be alarmed about. A good read on the differences between the two …

Apr 17, 2023 · The .223 Remington... was first into the sporting rifle game in 1962 in a Remington Model 760 In September 1963, the .223 Remington cartridge was officially accepted and …

Dec 16, 2020 · Watched a youtube video on loading 223 for AR's and the guy referred to his dies (rcbs) as 223 remington AR series dies. My question is if I'm going to load for my 223/5.56 …

Dec 3, 2017 · Depends on what you expect from the cartridges whether it is going to be used or hunting and plinking, and than what kind of hunting. The 5.56 is a lot cheaper to shoot if you …

Jun 3, 2024 · Im wanting to build a new varmint rifle for prarie dogs, thinking the 221fireball would be a good one but 223 components are everywhere. Any 221fb shooters in here? Will I regret it?

Dec 10, 2016 · I've got an AR frame that is imprinted on the barrel .223/5.56. Logically I can use either. I have a bullpup that is imprinted with just 5.56. I can see it would be a bad thing to …