Norinco 223/556 ammo at Canadian Tire: Which is it?

[cheach]

Hey guys,

Canadian Tire has the Norinco crates of .223/5.56 FMJ/Lead core/brass ammo for sale but when I asked the guy if it was .223 or 5.56 he didn't really seem to know and said it would work either way. I guess what I'm looking for is if anyone who has bought this ammo in the past if they can confirm which it is as I don't want to put 5.56 down my .223, as well as their success using the ammo in terms or reliability and groupings at 100-200 yrds tops (as I have a 5.56 as well). Just looking for posts from people who have actually used the ammo.

Appreciation in advance.

 

[kawicrash]

It's the same thing, no? What do you consider the difference to be between 5.56 and .223?

 

[Stormchaser]

Its 30 year old Chinese surplus. It's cheap it goes bang and it is fun! If you're looking for an accurate ammo keep looking, 1 out of 5 rounds will be a flier

 

[daniel_250r]

Its 556 if spam cans

 

[roadcarver]

My AR-15 takes both .223 / 556. What is stamped on your rifle barrel?

Quoted from http://smith-wessonforum.com/ammo/87224-5-56-nato-223-remington-interchangeable.html

"Generally speaking it is Ok to fire .223 in weapons chambered for 5.56 but not 5.56 in weapons chambered in .223.
Think shooting .38 special in a .357 magnum."

 

[cheach]

It's the same thing, no? What do you consider the difference to be between 5.56 and .223?

Why going one way is safe but not the other:

http://bearingarms.com/223-remington-vs-556-nato-what-you-dont-know-could-hurt-you/

 

[gewehr76]

buy it

 

[patjohnw]

Which Canadian tire?
And got a sku number?

 

[greywolf67nt]

Just a couple articles I found.

http://bearingarms.com/223-remington-vs-556-nato-what-you-dont-know-could-hurt-you/
http://thearmsguide.com/645/is-there-a-difference-between-223-and-5-56/

It looks like you are OK to fire .223 in a 5.56 but the other way around may result in pressure problems over time.

 

[cheach]

My AR-15 takes both .223 / 556. What is stamped on your riflle barrel?

5.56 for the T97 so I know I am good, but the bolt action is stamped .223 so it sounds like if it is in fact 5.56 as people are saying then it is a no go.
; which is good to know

 

[cheach]

which canadian tire?
And got a sku number?

sku 091-8051-2/915
(nor223can)

 

[kschneider]

sku 091-8051-2/915
(nor223can)

What store, and how much please.

 

[kschneider]

Could you please tell us which store, and the price.

 

[SniperInTheMaking]

Could you please tell us which store, and the price.

Lol give the guy a chance to reply. I doubt it'll be cheap anyway.

 

[09outlander]

I'm willing to bet it's out west somewhere, I'd be absolutely shocked if it was in S. Ont.

 

[cheach]

Lol give the guy a chance to reply. I doubt it'll be cheap anyway.

Appreciate the backup Sniper It is in Alberta, sorry friends from the east. $400 for a crate.

 

[cheach]

I'd still love some insight into the ammo as I can use it in my T97. Is it worth the money to throw down range and have some fun and some accuracy at 100 yards or am I better to spend 50 cents a round and get accurate stuff? Just hard to beat 35 cents a round with this Norinco stuff.

 

[DOA357]

I've bought a few Norinco crates. It's loaded a little hot either way so if you have a true 223, I'd stay away from it.

 

[kschneider]

Thanks anyway, I'll stick with 1000 rnds of AE for $469 for plinking. Least when I pull the trigger, it will go boom!!! Lol.

 

[cheach]

I've bought a few Norinco crates. It's loaded a little hot either way so if you have a true 223, I'd stay away from it.

But it will be good for my T97 chambered at 5.56? How's the accuracy?