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Red Dog · December 1, 2012, 10:38 PM

Is it a fair comparison to say 5.56 & 223 is like the 357m & 38 spec in
that 5.56 rated guns can shoot 223 safely like the 357 can shoot the 38 spec?
The reverse is not true.
I'm only asking because I'm looking for a simple way to explain it. Any info would be helpful.

December 1, 2012, 10:38 PM	#1
Red Dog Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2010 Posts: 201	Explaining Calibers Is it a fair comparison to say 5.56 & 223 is like the 357m & 38 spec in that 5.56 rated guns can shoot 223 safely like the 357 can shoot the 38 spec? The reverse is not true. I'm only asking because I'm looking for a simple way to explain it. Any info would be helpful.