whitetailwoodsarcher
CGN Regular
5.56x 45 is the Nato name for 223 rem .as it is a military cartridge by design then later adopted by Remington as a civilian cartridge.
i thought 5.56 was loaded to higher pressures and it has a thicker rim?
5.56x 45 is the Nato name for 223 rem .as it is a military cartridge by design then later adopted by Remington as a civilian cartridge.
It may be reloaded who knows.but the brass is of military orgin having the 5.56 x 45 headstamp.yes 5.56 nato is rated to a higher pressure 62000 psi compared to 223 rem rated to 55000 psi.
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