No. Two different cartridges, they do not interchange.
No, you cannot safely shoot a .222 Remington cartridge in a .223 Remington rifle. While both cartridges look similar, they have different dimensions and pressure specifications. The .222 is shorter than the .223, and using it in a .223 rifle could lead to dangerous chambering issues or unreliable performance. Always use the correct ammunition specified for your firearm to ensure safety and optimal functioning.
.223 Remington can be cycled in a 5.56x45 rifle; 5.56x45 should not be cycled in a .223 Remington firearm.
Yes. The same brush you use to clean a .223 can be used for .22 LR, .22-250, .222, and other cartridges in that same calibre range.
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Only if it is marked ".223 Remington" on the barrel.
It looks like if it is a centerfire caliber you can use it. So, yes you can use a .223 caliber rifle.
No. The model 25 came in various calibres - we'll assume yours is chambered in either .222 or .223 Remington. The 5.56 does not match dimensions with the .222, so if that's yours, it won't even chamber. The 5.56 does match dimensions with the .223 Remington. However, there are differences in neck angles which can cause improper headspacing if a 5.56 is run through a dedicated .223 chamber, as well as chamber pressures which may exceed what a .223 rifle is intended to cope with.
The M16 assault rifle is chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATOintermediate rifle cartridge. It can also accept .223 Remington rounds.
No. It is much too small.
The 5.56 cartridge has a different neck angle from the .223 Remington, generates higher chamber pressures, and has different weight projectiles available. .223 Remington can be safely cycled through a rifle with a 5.56 chamber, but it is not recommended to use 5.56 ammo in a rifle with a .223 chamber.
No, the .22 caliber and .223 caliber are not the same size. The .22 caliber typically refers to a variety of smaller cartridges, such as the .22 Long Rifle, which has a bullet diameter of approximately 0.22 inches. In contrast, the .223 Remington has a larger bullet diameter of about 0.224 inches and is designed for different applications, primarily as a centerfire rifle cartridge. Thus, while they share a similar name, they are distinct in size and use.
No, this is a dedicated .223 Remington chamber, and that's the only ammunition which should be used with this rifle. While the two rounds are matching in dimensions, they are not identical.