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Posted: 2/14/2006 5:20:54 PM EDT

I have a preban CAR-15 Colt 223, can you use the M-16 5.56 mags in these, does anyone know?

Posted: 2/14/2006 5:27:02 PM EDT

[#1]

yes u can

ar = civi version of m16, mags 100% interchangable.

Posted: 2/14/2006 5:33:25 PM EDT

[#2]

Wasn't sure of the caliber, I thought there was a slight diff between the 223 and the 5.56. Thanks buddy.

Posted: 2/14/2006 5:35:31 PM EDT

[#3]

holy crap that has got to be the stupidest question on this board, ever!
J/K

never hurts to ask

Posted: 2/14/2006 5:36:32 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Wasn't sure of the caliber, I thought there was a slight diff between the 223 and the 5.56. Thanks buddy.

There is a diff. between the ammunition. No difference in the magazines however.

Remember, dont shoot 5.56 in a .223 chamber. Bad things may happen.

Posted: 2/15/2006 9:21:44 AM EDT

[#5]

However shooting .223 in a 5.56 is OK, just not the other way around

Posted: 2/15/2006 4:21:26 PM EDT

[#6]

If the gun says 5.56 and .223 it's safe to shoot both

Posted: 2/16/2006 12:33:06 PM EDT

[#7]

By the way, you will get bashed for asking stupid questions around here.

That fortunately was NOT a stupid question.

Posted: 2/18/2006 8:45:10 AM EDT

[#8]

Don't worry about bashing. You can get bashed for asking smart questions also.

Or the Dupe police.

Or the 87 attack squad.

or the..................

Posted: 2/18/2006 10:07:48 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
If the gun says 5.56 and .223 it's safe to shoot both

depends on what part of the gun, right?

if the barrel is marked 5.56mm, then you are definitely OK. We are concerned with the chamber and throat of the barrel. Lowers can be swapped around but barrel markings can't

Posted: 2/18/2006 10:15:33 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Quoted:
If the gun says 5.56 and .223 it's safe to shoot both

depends on what part of the gun, right?

if the barrel is marked 5.56mm, then you are definitely OK. We are concerned with the chamber and throat of the barrel. Lowers can be swapped around but barrel markings can't

yep. That's why I like new guns.You know the barrel and lower are compatible

Posted: 2/18/2006 1:06:52 PM EDT

[#11]

Colt=5.56 Chamber. Shoot either .223 or 5.56.

Posted: 2/18/2006 2:05:12 PM EDT

[#12]

Can I ask a stupid question without getting bashed?

No!

Posted: 2/20/2006 4:41:44 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Can I ask a stupid question without getting bashed?

No!

Can you feel the love? lol

Posted: 2/27/2006 4:36:28 PM EDT

[#14]

Can I ask a stupid question without getting bashed?

There are no stupid questions. Only stupid mistakes.

Posted: 2/27/2006 5:11:24 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
Wasn't sure of the caliber, I thought there was a slight diff between the 223 and the 5.56. Thanks buddy.

In any AR you are fine shooting 223 or 5.56. The 5.56 cartridge is basically the same dimensions as a 223 except for a slightly longer neck. But it also has a higher powder charge, hence more powerful. Any AR chamber can handle the higher pressures. But you are better off with a 5.56, the bigger chamber dimensions usually makes it better for more ammo. The 223's tighter chamber dimensions make a little more prone to fouling and jam ups. My AR is a CMP competition model with a 223 rem chamber. Supposedly its more accurate, but it definitely is much more picky about what ammo will function in it.

Unless you plan on doing any match shooting you are best off with a 5.56 chamber.

Posted: 2/27/2006 5:22:58 PM EDT

[#16]

OK, so I guess my question will be REALLY stupid, but here goes:

I bought a bushmaster SL last week and havn't shot it yet (my first AR). Question- the ejection port cover, if it is closed, do you just shoot the rifle and it opens, or do you have to open it manually? I read the literature that came with it but it doesn't say...

Thanks

mmm

Posted: 2/27/2006 5:24:08 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
OK, so I guess my question will be REALLY stupid, but here goes:

I bought a bushmaster SL last week and havn't shot it yet (my first AR). Question- the ejection port cover, if it is closed, do you just shoot the rifle and it opens, or do you have to open it manually? I read the literature that came with it but it doesn't say...

Thanks

mmm

Shoot it.

Posted: 2/27/2006 5:30:52 PM EDT

[#18]

BTW... Welcome to the board!

No Expert

Posted: 2/27/2006 5:38:45 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Can I ask a stupid question without getting bashed?

There are no stupid questions. ~~Only stupid mistakes.~~ only inquisitive idiots.