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223 is the rifle cartridge used by the military and it is about 2 inches long, necked down from a super long 380 auto
A 22 is a rim fire cartridge, about 1 inch long, that has 6 times less power as the 223
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Is a 223 caliber same as 22?
No But the Caliber is the same but theres more powder in the 223
Is a 223 caliber the same as a 22 caliber?
It depends on what you mean. Strictly speaking, a .223 cartridge has a .22 caliber bullet, but when people say .22, they are usually referring to .22 Short, Long Rifle, or Magnum cartridge, which is different than .223.
What is the difference between a 22 caliber and a 222 caliber?
22 is a rimfire, 222 is a centerfire.
What is the difference between 177 and 22 rifles?
The 22 is slightly larger in caliber
What is the difference between a 22 caliber and 9mm caliber bullet?
The .22 bullet is smaller than the 9mm in size, (about 6mm) and is lighter in weight.
Can you shoot 223 caliber ammo in a 22 caliber rifle?
In general, no. The .22 LR is a straight sided rimfire cartridge 1 inch long. The .223 is a bottlenecked centerfire cartridge almost 3 inches long. Totally different. The 22 LR CAN be shot in a .223 by the use of a special adapter.
What is 22-3?
"The .223 Remington is a sporting cartridge with almost the same external dimensions as the 5.56x45mm NATO military cartridge."In short, 223 IS the caliber- .223 inches
What is the difference between a .22 caliber bullet and a .32 caliber bullet?
The .22 caliber bullet is ABOUT .22 inches wide. A .32 bullet is about .32 inches wide. The bullet will also be heavier due to size.
What is the difference between a 22 long rifle bullet and a 223 bullet?
The .22 Long Rifle is a rimfire, whereas the .223 Remington is a centerfire cartridge. The .223 uses a longer 'spitzer' projectile vs. the rounded projectile of the .22 LR. The .223 tends to be a heavier projectile, and has a much higher velocity than the .22 LR.
What caliber is bigger 223 or 22 250?
same cal. , diffent case and power charge
What caliber is bigger 223 or 22-250?
same cal. , diffent case and power charge
What is the diffence between a 22 caliber and a 25 caliber pistol bullet?
If you're talking about the difference between a .22 short or long rifle and a .25 ACP, the .22 is a rimfire cartridge and the .25 is a centerfire. Also, the .25 is .03 of an inch larger in diamter.
