.223/5.56 clarification needed please!

[storeyteller]

The only thing that matters to me is whether or not can I safely shoot 5.56 and/or .223 in my 5.56 stamped AR, which I can, so I DON'T CARE how many angels can dance on the head of one opposed to the other.

 

[bigedp51]

The only thing that matters to me is whether or not can I safely shoot 5.56 and/or .223 in my 5.56 stamped AR, which I can, so I DON'T CARE how many angels can dance on the head of one opposed to the other.

What should matter to everyone is that we all should agree the slime green tipped Z-Max bullets are only for shooting zombies.

And they are cheaper in bulk.

 

[oneyeopn]

What should matter to everyone is that we all should agree the slime green tipped Z-Max bullets are only for shooting zombies.

And they are cheaper in bulk.

+1 on the green tipped bullets, see I even built a rifle just for them LOL. And I definately agree they sure are cheaper in bulk!!

 

[Gunslinger808]

I DON'T CARE how many angels can dance on the head of one opposed to the other.

47, unless they're Mil Spec, then only 46 due to thicker wings.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Hey guys, I edited some postings here. We generally do not allow links to other discussion forums. Thanks.

 

[Kodiakco]

Interesting article, but lots of inacurracies (or conflicting info) in it.
The 5.56 mm NATO and .223 Remington cartridges and chamberings are similar but not identical, as military 5.56 cases are often made thicker and therefore have less case capacity. (to function in MGs and SAWs)....

Several people have tested and confirmed that this is a myth.

 

[Lineman73]

Steel Cases?

Montavano,

I too was curious about the Russian steel cased ammo (Tul & Wolf). I sent off a quick e-mail to Smith & Wesson posing the question as to whether the M&P 15 Sport would digest this stuff without suffering ill effect. Their answer was, "yes it will digest it with just a bit more wear on the chamber than brass cartridges. The effects are negligible."

I have shot the Tul in my Sport and it is still going and more accurate than I could ask for. I usually shoot PMC 5.56 NATO ammo for target and plinking, but if I find a good deal on some Tul ( I have found it for $4.98 a box.) I'll shot that too!! Their accuracy is about the same. For hunting and self defense, I use Hornady 75 grain TAP or Zombie Max (just in case!!)

Hope that answers the steel case question.