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Will this shoot 5.56 — 5 Answers

by Jason T, from TX, United States Asked on January 17, 2021

Name Proof Research PR15 Carbon Fiber 223 Wylde Rifle Barrels (5)
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Answered by Ben, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on February 25, 2021

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Answered by Stephen, member, from IN, United States, on May 29, 2021

223 Wylde shoots: 5.56 & 223 (apparently VERY accurately)

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Answered by Jake, member, from IL, United States, on March 17, 2021

Yes, this barrel with the 223 Wylde chamber shoots both 223 and 556 just fine. No need to worry about specifically buying 223 or 556 ammo for this as it was engineered to shoot both.

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Answered by Hoang, member, from VA, United States, on March 22, 2021

As I understand it, Wylde barrels will shoot 556 and 223. It’s supposed to shoot 223 better than a 556 barrel while being able to also shoot 556. YMMV.

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Answered by panda, member, from OR, United States, on March 10, 2021

Yes. 223 Wylde chamber is rated for 556 NATO and 223 remington

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