NWI INGO General Post - Part 4

[actaeon277]

Noobie
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/introductions_and_greetings/266857-hello_ingo.html

 

[actaeon277]

what is difference between 5.56 and .223? will my gun shoot both? I have only put .223 through it though...

is it one of those things like brake fluid? if it takes and shoots .223 than it will shoot 5.56, but if its 5.56 it wont shoot .223???

Always worry about which is more powerful.

.223/5.56mm = 5.56 mm is the more powerful
So if you're weapon is 5.56, you can fire either.

.308/7.62mm = .308 is the more powerful
So if your weapon is .308, you can fire either.

.357mag/.38 = .357 is the more powerful
So if your weapon is .357,, you can fire either.

 

[Wild Deuce]

what is difference between 5.56 and .223? will my gun shoot both? I have only put .223 through it though...

is it one of those things like brake fluid? if it takes and shoots .223 than it will shoot 5.56, but if its 5.56 it wont shoot .223???

Clif note response ...

.223 chamber
.223 ammo > yes
5.56 ammo > no

5.56 chamber
.223 ammo > yes
5.56 ammo > yes

*Added ... of equal importance with "power" is headspacing

 

[CTC B4Z]

icic...


so if the side of my gun says 5.56, I can shoot both

 

[actaeon277]

icic...


so if the side of my gun says 5.56, I can shoot both

yes, if barrel says it. (see post below)

 

[Wild Deuce]

icic...


so if the side of my gun says 5.56, I can shoot both

No.

If the barrel of the rifle is stamped 5.56 NATO or .223 Wylde, you can shoot both.

The side of the rifle does not matter ... it's the barrel.

 

[CTC B4Z]

hmm.. i must go investigate

 

[dansgotguns]

No.

If the barrel of the rifle is stamped 5.56 NATO or .223 Wylde, you can shoot both.

The side of the rifle does not matter ... it's the barrel.

This

 

[CTC B4Z]

says nothing. lower says 5.56

 

[aclark]

Barrel is probably stamp under the handguards. Probably need to take them off to check. Stamp on the lower doesn't mean anything.

As for 7.62/.308 there is no real difference, you can shoot both out of any chamber.

 

[Wild Deuce]

Look closely. It should be stamped somewhere on the barrel. If you are 100% sure that it's the original upper/lower combination, I suppose you could trust the markings on the lower. However, I would want to know for sure and would check the entire barrel. It should have the chambering as well as the twist rate stamped on the barrel.


BTW ... If you really, really care and have some time .... 5.56 vs .223. It's a long read but should answer your questions on this topic.

 

[dansgotguns]

says nothing. lower says 5.56

Check under the rails

 

[dansgotguns]

Apparently everyone beat me to the punch lol

 

[Wild Deuce]

As for 7.62/.308 there is no real difference, you can shoot both out of any chamber.

Careful with that ... it's all about headspacing, primer seating, etc.

What's the difference between .308 Win and 7.62 NATO?

 

[jedi]

In case you didn't see it, thought it was worth sharing.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=b_Lax4zFFoA

Now off to clean the dust in this room, must've got some in my eyes.

"most of the time they come in last but they finish together"
what a good story. He may come in last but the kid is doing the work of 2 kids not one. So he is getting stronger and stronger than the rest.

 

[CTC B4Z]

yea.. I had the hand grips off once, without the tool its a PITA.. Ill wait and just continue with .223

 

[darkkevin]

i know there are a couple of NWI jeepers, just a heads up. shiny stuff!
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...885-jeep_wrangler_stainless_hood_latches.html

 

[Ericpwp]

Go Hawks!

yea.. I had the hand grips off once, without the tool its a PITA.. Ill wait and just continue with .223

If you can't get them off with your bare hands, use the handles of channel locks around the delta ring. Most ARs can shoot 5.56, but check anyway.

 

[Bill B]

I haf caut a code. Time for drugs, shower and bed. hopefully my head won't explode before my alarm goes off at 0430.
So, who wants to show me their reloading setup (when I feel better)? Getting ready to buy, but not sure what brand I'm going with...

 

[aclark]

Careful with that ... it's all about headspacing, primer seating, etc.

What's the difference between .308 Win and 7.62 NATO?

Yes, there is a difference, but unlike .223/5.56 they are very easily interchangeable both ways, and not just one. Well I guess it's like 99% of the time.