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Can you shoot a 5.56 through a .223 barrel? — 2 Answers

by Stephen Clabots, from WI, United States Asked on March 8, 2025

Name Luth-AR 18 in Bull Barrel Complete Upper Barrel Receiver Assembly
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Answered by Luth-AR, Manufacturer from MN, United States, on March 12, 2025

The stainless steel bull barrels should only be used with 223 ammo as the leade throat area is cut to those dimensions for accuracy reasons.

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Answered by Stephen Clabots, member, from WI, United States, on March 09, 2025

I have my answer. After looking it up, I read that it is unsafe to do so.

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