5.56 vs. .223

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  1. Dec 12, 2012 #1
    Redneck420

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    I have been noticing that alot of the civilian tactical rifles are chambered in 5.56 and .223. What is the difference between the two.calibers, like in balistics?
     
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  3. Dec 12, 2012 #2
    ScottA

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    5.56 is a higher pressure round than the .223. You can fire 223 in a barrel designed for 5.56, but you do not want to fire 5.56 in a barrel designed for .223.
     
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  5. Dec 12, 2012 #3
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  6. Dec 13, 2012 #4
    hoovco

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    5.56 is what real operators use. .223 is a much weaker round and isn't as good at killing terrurists. FYI Call of Duty uses guns chambered in 5.56. There's a reason for that.
     
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    ScottA

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    Laughed so hard I started crying. :D
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2012 #6
    robocop10mm

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    Read the aforementioned sticky. In fact, read them all.
     
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