Can you use 223 in a 5.56 NATO?

What is 556 minus 223?

556 - 223 = 333

Can you use 556 in a 223 rifle?

.223 Remington can be cycled in a 5.56x45 rifle; 5.56x45 should not be cycled in a .223 Remington firearm.

What is the difference between a .223 round and a 5.56 NATO round?

Shank (.223 Remington) - 0.4370 / (NATO 5.56) - 0.4370 / (Difference) - 0.0000 Base Diameter (.223 Remington) - 0.3760 / (NATO 5.56) - 0.3780 / (Difference) - 0.0020 Shoulder Diameter (.223 Remington) - 0.3553 / (NATO 5.56) - 0.3560 / (Difference) - 0.0007 Neck-2 (.223 Remington) - 0.2550 / (NATO 5.56) - 0.2550 / (Difference) - 0.0000 Neck-2/Case Mouth (.223 Remington) - 0.2540 / (NATO 5.56) - 0.2550 / (Difference) - 0.0010 Freebore Diameter (.223 Remington) - 0.2245 / (NATO 5.56) - 0.2270 / (Difference) - 0.0025 Pilot Diameter (.223 Remington) - 0.2180 / (NATO 5.56) - 0.2180 / (Difference) - 0.0000 Base-to-Case Mouth (.223 Remington) - 1.7720 / (NATO 5.56) - 1.7750 / (Difference) - 0.0030 Base-to-Shoulder (.223 Remington) - 1.2340 / (NATO 5.56) - 1.2380 / (Difference) - 0.0040 Neck Length (.223 Remington) - 0.2200 / (NATO 5.56) - 0.2180 / (Difference) - -0.0020 Freebore Length (.223 Remington) - 0.0250 / (NATO 5.56) - 0.0500 / (Difference) - 0.0250 Rim/Belt Thickness (.223 Remington) - 0.2000 / (NATO 5.56) - 0.2000 / (Difference) - 0.0000 Shoulder Angle (Degrees) (.223 Remington) - 23.0 / (NATO 5.56) - 23.0 / (Difference) - 0.0 Throat Angle (Degrees) (.223 Remington) - 3.1 / (NATO 5.56) - 2.5 / (Difference) - -0.6

Is the 5.56 NATO different from 223?

Yes. Do not fire 5.56 in a .223

Does the colt m4 shoot both 556 and 223 ammunition?

Yes it does, unless your barrel is stamped .223 .

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

Is it safe to shoot 556 from a colt SP1?

if it is a 223 cal, then yes

Can an AK 47 fire a .223 NATO round?

No

What is the diameter of a 223 bullet?

The diameter of a .223 bullet is typically 0.224 inches, or 5.56 millimeters. This measurement refers to the diameter of the bullet itself, which is designed for use in firearms chambered for .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges.

What caliber is 223?

"The .223 Remington is a sporting cartridge with almost the same external dimensions as the 5.56x45mm NATO military cartridge."In short, 223 IS the caliber- .223 inches

Is there a difference between 223 caliber and 556 mm?

Yes there is a difference. They are physically the same size casing, but the 556 military rounds' chamber pressure is ~10,000 psi higher then 223. Military rifles generally have chambers with a different throat configuration than normal sport 223 rifles. This being said, I would not recommend shooting 556 unless your rifle was designed for the higher pressures.

How big is an m4 bullet?

The M-16 Carbine or M4 use a 5.56x45 Nato round or the civilian version .223 Remington