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To: dartuser

LOL! Yeah, it’s one of those “Is it safe to shoot .223 in it or only 5.56 cause it explode in my face” deals. The mini is way tough enough. I seem to remember a thread quite a while ago about chamber pressures for both but don’t recall the details. If I remember correctly the .223 has higher pressures. I’m sure someone will educate me/us once again. So, thanks in advance :>)


7 posted on 03/26/2016 6:08:35 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: rktman

I think 556 is the military round and has the higher pressure. If it safely fires 556 then it fires 223 but not vice versa.


9 posted on 03/26/2016 6:10:59 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: rktman

The “NATO” designator means the increased powder for higher pressures.


13 posted on 03/26/2016 6:12:28 AM PDT by SgtHooper (If you remember the 60's, YOU WEREN'T THERE!)
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To: rktman

http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/5-56-vs-223/

Excellent link re the issue.


58 posted on 03/26/2016 8:18:43 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$ (Cruz=VAT tax= No thanks.)
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