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The original 55 grain M193 cartridge was, yes. It was a further development of an existing cartridge - the .223 Remington, itself derived from the .222 Remington.

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What is best the M16 or M4?

Both guns are very excellent guns, but it just depends on the situation. If your in confined spaces, the m4 would be better due to its compactness; but if your outside, the m16 would be better due to its accuracy. Overall, I think the m16 is better, but that's just my opinion. Besides, there are better guns than the m16 series such as the m468 with its heavier round, and the scar with its interchangability between the 556 round and the 762 round.


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Magazines for the M16 are made in 20 and 30 round capacity.


Which is bigger an m16 round or an ak's round?

The AK round. The AK 47 fires a 7.62mm round. The M16/M4 fires a 5.56mm round.


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Can a rocket be made small enough to fit into an m16 bullet?

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What size round does an m16 shoot?

5.56mm


Does the m16 have a 3 round burst?

Yes it does.


What round does a m16 shoot?

the standard m16 shoots the 5.56mm, but it can be converted to shoot 9mm, 7.62mm, even .308


What bullet does an AR-15 shoot?

The typical AR15 fires the same type of bullet as the M16: a .223 caliber (5.56mmx45mm NATO) round. There are AR-15 rifles that have special barrels made for a variety of popular cartridges, even the little .22LR.


Where can you get a 50 round magazine for the m16?

Not made as a standard item. It will be too long, and the rifle was not designed to support THAT much weight on the magazine catch.


What kind of amo does the M16 take?

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When was the m16 made?

It was in development since 1957 and was then produced in 1960.