223 downsides

[Allan R]

I just came into possession of several hundred rounds of 223.
I have a new Ar 556 I'm still "getting to know"
Is there a down side to running this through at the range?
Not for defensive purposes
Thanks

 

[ken792]

If it’s factory ammo, no real downsides to using it. Modern ammo lasts a very long time and can tolerate poor storage conditions for a while. If it’s some random person’s reloads or in visibly poor condition, then you’re more likely to have issues.

 

[delaware_export]

If it’s not corroded or looking crappy, bent, damaged, like it’s been submerged in acid or something. Try it

if you have reason to believe it’s unreliable hand loads or otherwise junk, stay away.

fire slowly and listen or pay attention to The sound. Avoid possible squibs.

if it’s boxed, commercially and in good condition you would probably be ok.

 

[GuitarmanNick]

As long as the barrel is marked 5.56 NATO, .223 Rem., or .223 Wylde,... any factory .223 Remington ammo will work well.

5.56 should not be used in a barrel marked .223 Remington as the pressures are vastly different and may cause a kaboom.

 

[Rockzilla]

condition of ammo, not corroded, beat up, etc.
If ammo is 223, 223 Rem marked your good to go

If 5.56 marked, 5.56 Nato or Military, would not fire it in a "223 chamber", military ammo is loaded to higher pressures, 5.56 Nato / Wylde are the ones for it. Won't go into the chamber differences.

There are several different chambers.. 223 Rem, 5.56 Nato, Wylde.

Your AR maybe a Wylde if not most more than likely 5.56 Nato. It should be marked on the barrel (maybe even the twist rate) also in your original post "AR 5.56" so it probably is 5.56 Nato, fire away and enjoy


-Rock

 

[chale127]

FULL SEND if it meets criteria above

 

[ken792]

Your AR maybe a Wylde if not most more than likely 5.56 Nato. It should be marked on the barrel (maybe even the twist rate) also in your original post "AR 5.56" so it probably is 5.56 Nato, fire away and enjoy


-Rock

Ruger claims a NATO chamber

Ruger® AR-556® Standard Autoloading Rifle Model 8500

ruger.com

 

[Rockzilla]

Ruger claims a NATO chamber

Ruger® AR-556® Standard Autoloading Rifle Model 8500

ruger.com

Some manufacturers show Wylde chambers also my early mini 14(s) show 223 Rem, and some early AR's show 223 Rem. So in that regards, something to keep in mind when you buy an older Mini-14 / AR
I look at what's marked on the barrel, there's several AR barrels laying around here, 5.56 Nato and Wylde. 1/7, 1/8, one of the older AR's is a 1/12 maybe a 1/14 have to look one of these days

Forgot to add..the ammo you came into the only other thing is how it was stored. So once again appearances, and shoot a few..observe if anything not normal *yeah I know "normal" covers a lot*

Got ammo from the 50's shoots great, reloads from the late 70's shoots great.


-Rock

 

[Allan R]

Thanks for all the quick responses. Yes, it;s a Ruger chambered in 556 Nato

 

[BurkeM]

I just came into possession of several hundred rounds of 223.
I have a new Ar 556 I'm still "getting to know"
Is there a down side to running this through at the range?
Not for defensive purposes
Thanks

You'll have to clean up afterwards.