[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Newbie AR Owner

Posted: 4/26/2003 4:56:15 PM EDT

Well, I took the plunge today and bought a bushie with the 20 inch heavy barrel. I haven't fired a weapon like this since the Marines about 30 years ago, so I am looking forward to it. I am still a little confused about ammo. Can I or can't I safely fire 5.56 NATO ammo in this rifle?

Posted: 4/26/2003 5:06:07 PM EDT

[#1]

It's safe.

Posted: 4/26/2003 5:51:48 PM EDT

[#2]

Any mil.-spec. AR will safely fire 5.56 or .223.
You need to be careful out there as some AR's are chambered for .223, a 5.56 has a slightly different case length and could cause exessive pressure.
Your Bushmaster will have no trouble with 5.56.

Posted: 4/26/2003 8:23:59 PM EDT

[#3]

mixleader - Welcome to the 'Black Rifle Club'!

If your new BUSHMASTER acts up you're in the right place for advice.

I have that same rifle - you'll love it!

Posted: 4/26/2003 9:23:48 PM EDT

[#4]

Welcome to the best gun club bro.
[beer]
Technically you're not a newb if you were in the Marines although you may be a bit rusty. You made a perfect choice by buying a Bushmaster 20" Hbar for your first AR. However, if you're like me, you will soon want a rifle with an M4A3 upper.

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