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Old 12-18-2011, 04:38 PM   #1
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I know they're pretty near the same but is it fine to use .223 in my DD even if it specifically states that its chambered for 5.56?

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Old 12-18-2011, 05:07 PM   #2
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yes...a 5.56 chambered barrel can be used for .223, just not the other way around.
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Old 12-18-2011, 07:33 PM   #3
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What he said up there ^^^.
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