American Rifleman

5.56 NATO Ammo Prices Rise, Inventories Dwindle

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American Rifleman

Cold War Combatants: 5.45x39 mm vs. 5.56 NATO

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Hornady Black (l.) in 5.45x39 mm ...
Marine Corps Times

Navy and Marine Corps are dropping some money on barrier-penetrating 5.56 mm ammo

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fabian Castro, an infantry rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment provides security at a position near At-Tanf Garrison, Syria.(Cpl. Roderick Jacquote/Marine Corps) ...
Yahoo

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 ...
The New York Times

Army Ammunition Plant Is Tied to Mass Shootings Across the U.S.

A round from the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Missouri may look like any other at first. A round from the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Missouri may look like any other at first. But on the ...
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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 loaded to higher pressures and uses a slightly different chamber leade.