With the 223 Wylde, you can accurately shoot both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington.
The M4E1 Threaded Upper Receivers are compatible with all Mil-Spec lower receivers.
10,000rds at minimum with good ammo steel case ammo may cause a little more wear but should hold up very well and this is all with a standard chrome lined barrel stainless steel is a lot stronger and even more so when a barrel is fluted