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How .223 and 5.56 Became the Most Confused Cartridges Ever

For most shooters the difference between .223 Remington and 5.56×45 NATO is minor, but it matters because 5.56 is typically ...
Field & Stream

223 vs 556: What’s the Difference?

Some believe the 5.56 NATO was the original military cartridge and that the 223 Remington was the civilian offshoot. That’s not the case. In 1970, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) affiliated ...
American Rifleman

The .223 Remington

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Outdoor Life

5.56 vs .223: What’s the Real Difference Between These Popular Cartridges?

Two of the most popular cartridges today are nearly identical and sometimes considered transposable, but when looking at 5.56 vs .223, there are some key differences. The .223 Remington started as a ...
American Rifleman

New Propellants Energize The .223 Rem.

Handloaders always welcome new propellants in their efforts to improve the velocity and accuracy of their loads. So, in anticipation of stepping up the performance of my .223 Rem. handloads, I’ve been ...