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.223 Rem

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16 January 2010, 03:16
Brennanc9093
.223 Rem
I know this has probably been posted before, but was is the absolute difference between .223 Rem and 5.56? Iv heard this n that from everyone and their uncle but i wanna know the real truth. Is it case OAL or wall thickness? Let me know
16 January 2010, 05:03
plainsman456
From what I know(not much)the 5.56 is loaded to higher pressures than 223.There might be some small difference in case also,but I have shot both in a 223 howa and a 788rem with no problems.
16 January 2010, 05:16
wildboar
You can find the answers here:

http://www.6mmbr.com/223Rem.html
17 January 2010, 07:39
Sam
Good article. Now I might have to try the AI. I'll have to get a new Savage, damn the bad luck.


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