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5.56 and .223 rem. are the same cartridge. Same cartridge the military uses.

 

Not exactly.

 

 

You can shoot both BUT there is a chance 5.56 will blow up in a .223 chamber.

 

5.56 has higher pressure, so you can shoot .223 in a 5.56 chambered rifle, but you should never shoot 5.56 in the tighter .223 chamber.

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Not exactly.

 

 

You can shoot both BUT there is a chance 5.56 will blow up in a .223 chamber.

 

5.56 has higher pressure, so you can shoot .223 in a 5.56 chambered rifle, but you should never shoot 5.56 in the tighter .223 chamber.

 

I didn't know that. Thanks for the info.

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Not exactly.

 

 

You can shoot both BUT there is a chance 5.56 will blow up in a .223 chamber.

 

5.56 has higher pressure, so you can shoot .223 in a 5.56 chambered rifle, but you should never shoot 5.56 in the tighter .223 chamber.

The Ruger Mini-14 and some commercial AR-15s are suited for the 5.56mm. But check with your manufacturer before you try it. Otherwise, you might be replacing your barrel sooner than expected.

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