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Yes but I would only shoot those loads with a 55gr.bullet or lighter.I believe the Smith and Wesson model 1500 has a twist rate that is not made for the heavier bullets found in todays .223 ammo.
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Can you Shoot 5.56 Ammo Out of your 223 Model 1500 S and W Rifle?
yes. the 5.56 is the 223 caliber ammo.
Is it ok to shoot 556 in a savage model 25 vt 223?
I assume that you are referring to 5.56mm in your question?,if so yes you can shoot this ammo in your rifle.The 5.56mm is the metric designation for the .223 Remington cartridge.
Can you shoot 5.56 ammo in a colt lightweight sporter 223?
5.56 and 223 cal. are the same cartridge...........
Can rossi 223 shoot 5.56 with out problems?
you can fire both 5.56 and .223 ammo in a rifle chambered in 5.56...but not the other way around! In a rifle marked .223, you should fire .223 ammo only
Can you shoot 5.56 ammo in Remington r15?
The R-15 uses SAAMI .223 Remington chambers and is not recommended for use with 5.56 ammo. Stick with commercial .223 and you'll be fine.
Can you shoot 5.56 mm ammo in Ruger?
Depends. If you mean the Ruger Mini-14 or Ranch Rifle, yes, you can. It is chambered for .223 and 5.56x45 ammo. If you read the owner's manual (available on the Ruger website) it will tell you that on page 13. The Target Model is ONLY for .223. Of course, the 6.8mm and the Mini-30 use different ammo entirely.
Can I safely shoot 5.56 ammo in 189 series Ruger Ranch Rifle?
The Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle marked as .223 can safely fire the .223 AND the 5.56 NATO military cartridge. The Ruger Mini-14 TARGET model should only fire .223 ammo- no 5.56 mm
Can you shoot 223 ammo in a 5.56 chamber?
Yes, but the opposite may NOT be true. 5.56 x 45 should NOT be fired in a weapon chambered for .223.
What ammo con be shot from a 223?
Only .223 ammo. There are different bullet weights.
Does 5.56 ammo fit 223 bolt action rifles?
No. If it does not have 5.56 on the barrel then use .223 ammo.
Informationwhat caliber gun handles 223 ammo?
>.223
Is 223 ammo the same as 5.56mm ammo?
No. Dimension-wise, they are similar, but there are differences in neck angles and case thickness. .223 Remington ammo can be fired in a 5.56 chamber, but 5.56 ammo should never be fired through a .223 Remington chamber.
