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Can you use 556 in a 223 rifle?

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.223 Remington can be cycled in a 5.56x45 rifle; 5.56x45 should not be cycled in a .223 Remington firearm.

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lighter bullet and more ammo can be carried as opposed to the 30/06 or 308


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