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Is a 223 the same as a 556?

Oliver Davis | 2023-04-07 08:05:21 | page views:1727
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Charlotte Davis

Studied at the University of Sydney, Lives in Sydney, Australia.
As a firearms expert with extensive knowledge in ballistics and ammunition, I can provide you with a detailed explanation regarding the .223 Remington and the 5.56 NATO cartridges.


Charlotte Hall

Studied at the University of Tokyo, Lives in Tokyo, Japan.
The .223s are loaded to lower pressures and velocities compared to 5.56mm. Due to its lower pressure, you can safely fire .223 Rem. ammunition in a 5.56mm chambered gun; however, the same cannot be said in reverse. The 5.56x45mm ammo creates a higher pressure.
2023-04-12 08:05:21

Harper Davis

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The .223s are loaded to lower pressures and velocities compared to 5.56mm. Due to its lower pressure, you can safely fire .223 Rem. ammunition in a 5.56mm chambered gun; however, the same cannot be said in reverse. The 5.56x45mm ammo creates a higher pressure.
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