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Can this shoot .223 — 3 Answers

by Stephen Andersen, from NY, United States Asked on October 30, 2024

Name Aero Precision M4E1 Threaded 20in 5.56 Complete Upper Receiver with Flash Hider
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Answered by Grease, member, from FL, United States, on July 09, 2025

Any rifle that shoots 5.56 can shoot .223 but no .223 can fire a 5.56 with the exception of .223 Wylde which is optimized for 5.56 and .223. Hope this helps.

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Answered by Melch, member, from NJ, United States, on March 29, 2025

Yes if the barrel is chambered for 556 it can shoot 223 but if the barrel is chambered for 223 it cannot shoot 556

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Answered by Donnie Brook, member, from OR, United States, on February 28, 2025

Pretty much anything chambered in 5.56 will also be safe to use with .223. Not the other way around, though (except for .223 Wylde).

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