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This rifle was designed to handle 55gr.bullets of lighter.I do not believe that the heavier 62gr will stabilize with the rate of twist of the mini-14.
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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.
Can you shoot 5.56 mm ammo in Ruger?
Depends. If you mean the Ruger Mini-14 or Ranch Rifle, yes, you can. It is chambered for .223 and 5.56x45 ammo. If you read the owner's manual (available on the Ruger website) it will tell you that on page 13. The Target Model is ONLY for .223. Of course, the 6.8mm and the Mini-30 use different ammo entirely.
Does 5.56 ammo fit 223 bolt action rifles?
No. If it does not have 5.56 on the barrel then use .223 ammo.
Was Ruger mini 14 made to shoot either regular 223 and military 223 with higher psi?
Yes, it was. Go to the Ruger website for more information. The military round is the 5.56x45 - while dimensionally similar to the .223 Remington, it is not entirely the same. The standard and Ranch models of the Mini 14 have a 5.56x45 chamber, which can accept both 5.56 and .223 Remington ammo. The Target models, however, have a dedicated .223 Remington chamber, and were not designed to use 5.56x45 military ammo.
What ammo does the colt m4 carbine use?
It fires the 5.56x45mm cartridge. It is compatible with the 62 grain M855/SS109 ball, the 64 grain M856 tracer, blank cartridges, and it can use the 77 grain Mk. 262 cartridge. The slow twist of rifling (1 in 7) makes it impractical for use with the older 55 grain M193 ball ammo and 45 - 55 grain commercial .223 Remington loads.
What guns use 223 ammunition?
Ar-15 for one. You can use .223 ammo in 5.56 barrells as well.
Can you use 223 in a 5.56 NATO?
Yes, but 5.56 ammo should not be used in a .223 Remington chamber.
How can you find out the year your mini 14 was made?
i have recently got ahold of a ruger ranch mini 14 in 223. would like to know when it was made.should i be concerned wether or not to use 5.56 ammo? i have been getting 223 ammo.it has a black'/grey lamite stock. serial # 580-59609.
Can you shoot 5.56 ammo in Remington r15?
The R-15 uses SAAMI .223 Remington chambers and is not recommended for use with 5.56 ammo. Stick with commercial .223 and you'll be fine.
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 5.56 ammo?
The military version of .223 caliber. Can't use it if your barrel is not marked 5.56.
Is monarch 223 ammo corrosive?
No it is not. It is made at the Barnaul plant and they no longer use corrosive primers.
