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the_gunman1 · 06-09-2007, 02:32 PM

Wich one is the better to have on an AR? Also can you shoot .223 in a 5.56 nato chamber?

cougar_guy04 · 06-09-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by the_gunman1

Wich one is the better to have on an AR? Also can you shoot .223 in a 5.56 nato chamber?

I'm unsure on the first question, I've heard different answers.

The second question, yes, you can shoot .223 Remington in a 5.56 NATO chambered gun. We do it all the time with out club's DPMS AR's.

Timmy44221 · 06-09-2007, 03:57 PM

.223 is usualy a tighter chaimber, and as a result you should NOT shoot 5.56 out of a .223. But It is generaly ok to shoot .223 out of a 5.56 gun.

Check out ammoracle.com (It might be ammooracle.com) for info on the round.

jdavionic · 06-09-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by the_gunman1

Wich one is the better to have on an AR?

It depends. With Chrome-lined, you will give up some accuracy. But what kind of rig are you buying / building? A CQB version - I'd go chrome-lined. Reason - longer barrel life and easier to clean. But a long-distance sniper-type rig, I'd go chrome-moly for better accuracy.

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Originally Posted by the_gunman1

Also can you shoot .223 in a 5.56 nato chamber?

Yes, but not the other way around. You can shoot either .223 or 5.56 in a chamber for 5.56. But you should only shoot .223 in a .223 chamber. You should check out the ammo oracle, lots of good info
http://www.ammo-oracle.com/

the_gunman1 · 06-09-2007, 05:01 PM

It'll be next Feb but this is what I'm hoping for.

cougar_guy04 · 06-09-2007, 05:30 PM

Sweet AR, my goal on my build is shooting for a Elite CAR A4 clone.

the_gunman1 · 06-09-2007, 05:56 PM

Yeah I haven't ruled out building one too.

Mr. Wolf · 06-09-2007, 07:33 PM

Gunman,

jdavionic is correct in regards to the chrome lined and 5.56 issues.

I was just going through the most recent issue of Shotgun News and I saw an ad for Olympic arms M4gery going for something like $595... new weapon, with customer support and options to upgrade and customize.

A lot of folks who have gotten the UTE 2 mount seem to ditch it in favor for a BUIS.

Can't go wrong with RRA, but if you want more customization Olympic Arms and Del-Tons are worth looking at.

http://www.olyarms.com/?rootView=browse&view=dtl&ids=PP

http://www.del-ton.com/DPMS_16_A2_Rifle_p/rfl1010.htm

Hope it helps instead of confuses

I went through the same purchasing conundrum before buying mine.

Cheers,

cjive134 · 06-09-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by the_gunman1

It'll be next Feb but this is what I'm hoping for.

I love that, but I'd go with a flat top and put your own rear sight on there. This will give you more options for optics and the like. I think RRA makes an A2 sight like that that mounts instead of being intigrated. I have a RRA tactical carry handle that has a piece of flat mount and essentially gives me that set up. Difference is it comes off when I need to mount a scope.
See...

**mvician** · 06-10-2007, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by the_gunman1

It'll be next Feb but this is what I'm hoping for.

I'd skip the UTE upper and go with a regular flat top. No sense being stuck with a permanent A2 sight.

Mike

06-09-2007, 02:32 PM	#1
the_gunman1 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,019	Chrome lined or Chrome-Moly? Wich one is the better to have on an AR? Also can you shoot .223 in a 5.56 nato chamber? __________________ Brian Freedom is expensive...pay up or shut up. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Last edited by the_gunman1; 06-09-2007 at 02:35 PM.

06-09-2007, 05:01 PM	#5
the_gunman1 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,019	It'll be next Feb but this is what I'm hoping for. __________________ Brian Freedom is expensive...pay up or shut up. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

06-09-2007, 05:30 PM	#6
cougar_guy04 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Turn East at Orlando Posts: 1,755	Sweet AR, my goal on my build is shooting for a Elite CAR A4 clone. __________________ "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity"

06-09-2007, 05:56 PM	#7
the_gunman1 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,019	Yeah I haven't ruled out building one too. __________________ Brian Freedom is expensive...pay up or shut up. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

06-09-2007, 07:33 PM	#8
Mr. Wolf XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NC Posts: 300	Gunman, jdavionic is correct in regards to the chrome lined and 5.56 issues. I was just going through the most recent issue of Shotgun News and I saw an ad for Olympic arms M4gery going for something like $595... new weapon, with customer support and options to upgrade and customize. A lot of folks who have gotten the UTE 2 mount seem to ditch it in favor for a BUIS. Can't go wrong with RRA, but if you want more customization Olympic Arms and Del-Tons are worth looking at. http://www.olyarms.com/?rootView=browse&view=dtl&ids=PP http://www.del-ton.com/DPMS_16_A2_Rifle_p/rfl1010.htm Hope it helps instead of confuses I went through the same purchasing conundrum before buying mine. Cheers, __________________ Mr. Wolf - "That's 30 minutes away, I'll be there in 10."

06-09-2007, 03:57 PM	#3
Timmy44221 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 797	.223 is usualy a tighter chaimber, and as a result you should NOT shoot 5.56 out of a .223. But It is generaly ok to shoot .223 out of a 5.56 gun. Check out ammoracle.com (It might be ammooracle.com) for info on the round.

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