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Short vs. long AR-15 barrels: The barrel length choice most shooters mess up

Most AR-15 owners obsess over triggers, optics, and furniture, then quietly sabotage the rifle with a barrel that does... The ...
Field & Stream

223 vs 556: What’s the Difference?

Some believe the 5.56 NATO was the original military cartridge and that the 223 Remington was the civilian offshoot. That’s not the case. In 1970, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) affiliated ...
Outdoor Life

5.56 vs .223: What’s the Real Difference Between These Popular Cartridges?

Two of the most popular cartridges today are nearly identical and sometimes considered transposable, but when looking at 5.56 vs .223, there are some key differences. The .223 Remington started as a ...
American Rifleman

New Propellants Energize The .223 Rem.

Handloaders always welcome new propellants in their efforts to improve the velocity and accuracy of their loads. So, in anticipation of stepping up the performance of my .223 Rem. handloads, I’ve been ...
The National Interest

Here’s the List of the Best Home Defense and Range Ammo for the AR-15

There are two popular types of AR-15 calibers: 5.56x45mm NATO and .223 Remington. The sales of modern sports rifles are high these days, and many people are flocking to the AR-15. What exactly, then, ...