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No. In spite of similar dimensions, there are differences in neck angles and chamber pressures.
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Why does the military use 223 or 556 ammo?
lighter bullet and more ammo can be carried as opposed to the 30/06 or 308
What is 556 minus 223?
556 - 223 = 333
Is 223 ammo the same as 5.56mm ammo?
No. Dimension-wise, they are similar, but there are differences in neck angles and case thickness. .223 Remington ammo can be fired in a 5.56 chamber, but 5.56 ammo should never be fired through a .223 Remington chamber.
Does mini 14 mags work with both 223 and 556 ammo?
Yes the mags work with both ammos. You can not tell the difference in the two by looking at them.
Is it ok to shoot 556 in a savage model 25 vt 223?
I assume that you are referring to 5.56mm in your question?,if so yes you can shoot this ammo in your rifle.The 5.56mm is the metric designation for the .223 Remington cartridge.
Can you shoot 5.56 ammo in a colt lightweight sporter 223?
5.56 and 223 cal. are the same cartridge...........
Is 223 Remington the same as 556mm?
yes, except 556 is written as 5.56 caliber (223) Actually, no, it isn't. Although the dimensions match, the military 5.56 cartridge differs from the civilian .223 in several aspects, such as the neck angle, casing thickness, and chamber pressure. A general rule of thumb is that .223 Remington can be fired in a 5.56 chamber, but 5.56 ammo should not be fired in a dedicated .223 chamber.
Are 223 and 556 the same?
Dimensionally similar, but they are not exactly the same. A firearm with a 5.56x45 chamber can accommodate the .223 Remington cartridge, but a firearm with a .223 Remington chamber cannot accommodate the 5.56x45 cartridge.
What is the difference between 223 ammo and 556MM ammo?
While they are similar, the cartridges are not the same, with slight differences in the shoulder angle, length of neck. It is safe to fire .223 in a weapon chambered for 5.56, but 5.56 ammo in a weapon chambered for .223 may NOT be safe.
Is 223 ammo the same with 5.56 ammo?
No. They're dimensionally similar, but vary in several aspects, and may not always be interchangeable. Generally speaking, most 5.56 chambers will do just fine firing .223 ammo, but it's not recommended to use 5.56 ammo in a .223 chamber. The one exception to this would be the 80 grain .223 Wylde - a round which specifically requires a .223 Wylde chamber.
Are 223 and 5.57 the same ammo?
.223 and 5.56 x 45 can SOMETIMES be used in the same barrel. Mostly in AR style weapons.
What ammo con be shot from a 223?
Only .223 ammo. There are different bullet weights.
