The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Remington 6-1/2 small rifle primers for 223/5.56 AR ?

steve4102 · March 11, 2013, 11:18 PM

No, not really. Some do, Remington warns against it in all 223, not just the AR.

In rifle cartridges, the 6-1/2 small rifle primer should not be used in the 17 Remington, 222 Remington, 204 Ruger or the 223 Remington. The 7-1/2 BR is the proper small rifle primer for these rounds.

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March 11, 2013, 11:18 PM	#2
steve4102 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,955	No, not really. Some do, Remington warns against it in all 223, not just the AR. In rifle cartridges, the 6-1/2 small rifle primer should not be used in the 17 Remington, 222 Remington, 204 Ruger or the 223 Remington. The 7-1/2 BR is the proper small rifle primer for these rounds. http://remington.custhelp.com/app/an...X0o1aUpYa2w%3D