Using up surplus 5.56

[timandkimandshea]

Will a typical bolt gun (think Axis or Ranch rifle) reliably function with NC surplus Norinco 5.56?
Thinking primer strikes mainly, also bore.
Thx
Tim

 

[Hakutsuru]

Bolt guns are usually much more forgiving. As long as the guns are chambered for 5.56 and the ammo is within spec, I can't imagine why it wouldn't. If the guns are chambered for .223 then you might have some concern, but I'd probably still shoot it.

 

[HeadDamage]

My Ruger Ranch 5.56 fires Barnaul with no problems. On the other hand my Ruger M77 7.62x39 sometimes needs to hit the primer twice on a surplus ammo.

 

[drifter dave]

Mvp worked well.
Not super accurate with that ammo.

 

[zuke]

My BRNO works with any 223