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To: JimRed

Sorry a little larger. A 22 is 5.56 this is about 24cal


85 posted on 11/06/2009 10:52:56 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie
Sorry a little larger. A 22 is 5.56 this is about 24cal

The bullet size is 5.7/25.4 = .22440 or .224 for standard ammo. As previously mentioned, the case neck balloons a bit when fired in a delayed blow back action, thus it is frequently necessary to select a .223 caliber bullet when reloading.

122 posted on 11/06/2009 11:31:13 AM PST by Myrddin
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