.556 is better IMHO.
You can shoot .223 if its chambered for .556 but not visaversa.
Be ready to stand in line.
I put an AR-15 online and got 73 replies within the hour. I could have asked whatever $$$ I wanted.
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Ruger Mini 14 can do both ... either that or I was one lucky sob ... I lost that puppy in that horrific boating accident.
TT