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1/24/2004 5:19:27 PM EDT
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1/24/2004 5:35:08 PM EDT
[#1]
The Ammo FAQ is tacked at the top of this forum.

Here's a direct link to it and your question:
[url]http://www.ammo-oracle.com/#diff[/url]

~ s0ulzer0
1/24/2004 5:37:49 PM EDT
[#2]
2 items of interest, get a drink, sit down, enjoy the read - [url]www.ammo-oracle.com[/url]

Simple answer, 556 and 223 rounds are identical as far as a cartridge gauge goes---- I do drop all my 556 in a 223 gauge, elimates surprise at the range, 556 gauges same as 223.

556 has a bit more power (pressure-velocity) than 223. Basic rule is no 556 in a 223 chamber, but it is done.
1/24/2004 5:56:34 PM EDT
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[url=http://ar15.com/forums/announcement.html?b=3&f=66&id=187]FAQ III[/url]
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