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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 ...
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 ...
Field & Stream

223 vs 556: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to the 223 vs 556, it’s not so much about which one is best, but about the differences between them. The 223 Remington and 5.56 NATO cartridges have identical case dimensions but are not ...