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7/25/2002 1:03:32 PM EDT
I've got a DPMS 20" HBAR postban barrel.

Does it have a .223 or a 5.56 chamber?

If it is .223, what would happen if I used 5.56 in it, for an extended period?


Thanks
7/25/2002 1:11:51 PM EDT
[#1]
Email Jared at DPMS, he's in the Industry Forum's and in the LEGP Forum. He can tell you exactly.
7/25/2002 1:13:44 PM EDT
[#2]
No problem shooting 5.56 NATO ammo.  I have shot  mil-spec ammo in all of my AR variant rifles, including some late 1980's Olympic Arms bbls (20" Heavy "service match" and 16" heavy, both Stainless).

I have never seen anyone else have problems with 5.56 NATO ammo, either.

And your DPMS bbl is chambered for 5.56.
7/25/2002 1:14:37 PM EDT
[#3]
Depends on when it was made. E-mail like BB said. 5.56 doesn't work well in a .223 chamber.
7/25/2002 1:16:10 PM EDT
[#4]
It's a recent barrel...

I really hope it's 5.56..