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Check your local sporting goods stores- but in GENERAL, the .223 is a more popular cartridge, and is less expensive than 22-250.
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What ammo con be shot from a 223?
Only .223 ammo. There are different bullet weights.
Does 5.56 ammo fit 223 bolt action rifles?
No. If it does not have 5.56 on the barrel then use .223 ammo.
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
Informationwhat caliber gun handles 223 ammo?
>.223
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.
Can you Shoot 5.56 Ammo Out of your 223 Model 1500 S and W Rifle?
yes. the 5.56 is the 223 caliber ammo.
Can 223 ammo be shot in a 223 WSSM rifle?
NO the .223 is a totaly diffrent round than the .223 WSSM
Is 223 ammo used as a sniper?
No
Can 5.56 x 45 and 223 ammo be interchanged?
.223 Remington ammo can be safely cycled through a 5.56x45 chamber - 5.56x45 ammo should not be cycled through a .223 Remington chamber. Both types may be cycled through a .223 Wylde chamber, but .223 Wylde may only be cycled through a .223 Wylde chamber.
Can rossi 223 shoot 5.56 with out problems?
you can fire both 5.56 and .223 ammo in a rifle chambered in 5.56...but not the other way around! In a rifle marked .223, you should fire .223 ammo only
How far will 223 ammo be accurate?
The max range for .223 is about 300 yards.
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.
