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Stripeknight · January 14, 2013, 12:48 AM

You can but it's not advised. Rifles built to .556 can shoot .223 but not vice versa. Keep in mind that .556 ammo builds higher pressure's than the barrel that your rifle is designed for. Shoot .556 at your own risk.......

January 14, 2013, 12:48 AM	#3
Stripeknight Member Join Date: January 2, 2013 Posts: 26	You can but it's not advised. Rifles built to .556 can shoot .223 but not vice versa. Keep in mind that .556 ammo builds higher pressure's than the barrel that your rifle is designed for. Shoot .556 at your own risk.......