A Guide to the 5.56 and .223 Cartridges - Wing Tactical
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The .223 Remington Cartridge5.56 CartridgeHow These Cartridges Came to BeSo, What's The difference?Efits of 5.56 and .223 CartridgesAdditional Caliber GuidesDesigned and developed primarily for military use, the 5.56 cartridge boasts all the same external specs as the commercial .223 cartridge, including a 2.26-inch overall length and 1.76-inch case length. The only visual difference is that 5.56 cartridges are usually stamped with the NATO insignia. 5.56 cartridges are used by NATO and non-NATO milita...See more on wingtactical.com Designed and developed primarily for military use, the 5.56 cartridge boasts all the same external specs as the commercial .223 cartridge, including a 2.26-inch overall length and 1.76-inch case length. The only visual difference is that 5.56 cartridges are usually stamped with the NATO insignia. 5.56 cartridges are used by NATO and non-NATO milita...
Designed and developed primarily for military use, the 5.56 cartridge boasts all the same external specs as the commercial .223 cartridge, including a 2.26-inch overall length and 1.76-inch case length. The only visual difference is that 5.56 cartridges are usually stamped with the NATO insignia. 5.56 cartridges are used by NATO and non-NATO milita...
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