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Meeteetse · October 21, 2012, 12:05 AM

We have all read the posts and seen the questions about the differences between the 5.56 and the .223 and I have come to the conclusion that a 5.56 chamber can shoot either and a .223 chambered gun should stick to .223. I have been looking for some bulk ammo for practice.

Having said all that I have a question. I just received an e-mail from a well known retailer describing bulk ammo for sale. Some of the ammo is Lake City and all of the ammo is described as "5.56/.223 NATO". I believe the ammo is 5.56 and I probably won't use it in my bolt gun but I know it would work in my AR and my Mini-14

What do you all think?? Is the ammo 5.56 or is it .223?

October 21, 2012, 12:05 AM	#1
Meeteetse Member Join Date: January 1, 2012 Location: Wyoming - Texas Posts: 69	5.56/.223 We have all read the posts and seen the questions about the differences between the 5.56 and the .223 and I have come to the conclusion that a 5.56 chamber can shoot either and a .223 chambered gun should stick to .223. I have been looking for some bulk ammo for practice. Having said all that I have a question. I just received an e-mail from a well known retailer describing bulk ammo for sale. Some of the ammo is Lake City and all of the ammo is described as "5.56/.223 NATO". I believe the ammo is 5.56 and I probably won't use it in my bolt gun but I know it would work in my AR and my Mini-14 What do you all think?? Is the ammo 5.56 or is it .223? __________________ All it takes for tyranny to succeed is for good men to do nothing.