IMI 223 vs IMI 5.56 vs Federal 5.56
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- Paul tests three different types of ammo in his AR15.
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The rifle I used was a Colt AR15A2 chambered in 5.56 Nato with a 1/7 twist.
I recall you referring to it as your "M16A2" platform in previous videos. This video it is an AR15A2. Why is that?
On your last .223 accuracy test you almost drilled a bumble bee. I thought that was impressive even though you probably had no idea it was there.
Keep up the great work!
That's a rough twist rate for 55 grain.
The difference I find is often on the box. .223 rem will have 24” barrel velocity and 5.56mm NATO will have a 16” or 20” barrel velocity. Not always. Some also seem to be loaded for NATO new or m4 chamber with the .226“ and more freebore. And some seem set up for 5.56 a1 .2245” and original freebore which is closer to .223 rem specs. ( so much confusion available)
The reloader would want the heads, brass, powder, primer and chamber specs to determine differences in the bullets. That would be quite a task to undertake on a windy day out on the range! Then again with the pockets in Pauls shooting jacket....:))
If you zoom in on that bee, you'll see it was smoking a cigarette, then it wasn't.
that is the best comment i have ever read lol. i loved it. and it was true!!
Was the failure to knock the ashes off without hitting the cigarette the ammo or Paul?
@@jonnporter6081 Paul. Smoking is bad for your teeth, and he was making a point.
The bee survived, but it'll never reproduce.
If you zoom in even closer you’ll see he shit himself too
You have to appreciate someone who has 600k plus subs without shilling for anyone, getting handed guns, ammo, or optics, doesn't blow stuff up or act a fool. None of the usual stuff that drives clicks. That is entertaining at times, don't get me wrong, but the fact that Paul is where he is by providing entertaining and informative content without BS or clickbait, is truly awesome. I mean, he makes chronograph testing enjoyable for goodness sake. He should have 1M plus subs though, so let's get out there and get spreading the word and share.
@Bulla Crustulum You don't trust Gun Jesus?
@@TNaizel yeah, In gun Jesus I Trust, but it’s a different circumstance. I trust Ian for amazing, encyclopaedic knowledge of (mostly) historical firearms, their designers and manufacture, quirks and foibles.
I truly trust Paul for unbiased, experienced, knowledgeable, fun instruction on firearm and ammunition safety, use, comparisons and general life instructions. The two men, and their channels complement each other beautifully.
@@andrewallason4530 well put.
The only 2 channels I watch regularly.
I like Paul's videos for the same reason I like Project Farm:
The testing is usually very thorough and you can watch how they reach their conclusions.
@@andrewallason4530 Yeah, Ian is very good at breaking down the information.
Paul: “Today we are going to compare two boxes of the exact same ammo to each other.”
Me: “hell ya, Im in”
And we're gonna shoot em all
And then do it again!
You had my interest, but now you have my attention.
😂😂😂
Step one: read out numbers.
Me: AWW HELL YEAH!
Had to drop what I was doing and watch the newest video! I can get married some other day.
Yeah, I postponed my funeral so that I could watch the video.
If she's really "the one", she will totally understand.
@@DANO-4899 -- If she's really 'the one' she will want to watch also!
@@gregb6469 good point.
Does she have ammo?
That fly at 9:03 was feeling lucky.
HOLY HELL THE BEE AT 10:07 NEARLY SAW GOD.
Few seconds away from liveleak
That was close lol
@@williamsxd2004 So close he beed himself.
That fly was no dummy. He knew he was safe sitting outside the 9 ring.
@What About the Groid Attack on the Whities? Don't shoot bees :( Asian giant hornets are open season, though!
"That low shot was just me, I couldn't help shooting the stinger off that bumble bee." "He'll be feeling that in the morning."
Paul focusses the camera on the target then shoots from 200 yards away. Says it's only 100 so we don't feel so bad. Thanks Paul.
Paul Harrell, is someone you could have a conversation with about anything,
in a calm, polite, informative manner, and feel good about the whole discussion.
A rarity in todays times.
I have to be regularly tested by the federal government on my ability to instruct (for my job) and maintain an instructor certificate, and I honestly wouldn't be surprised if Paul has completed at least one or two courses on human behavior, effective communication, the teaching process, and/or the learning process. Either that, or comments on TH-cam have turned him this way. His presentation style is extremely effective and mimics what the best and most successful instructors in my line of work do.
Thanks that means a lot. I had some VERY GOOD instructors at community college.
Don't let me lie but afaik Paul was an Instructor for a federal agency at some point.
Nice comment, but as an employee of the federal government, I am not sure those certificates mean much.
@@christingey5281 I can assure you that they do.
1) Without them, I’d go to jail for performing the tasks I perform at my job. I’d also be wasting the money of my clients, because the certifications I’m endorsing them for would be invalid, and would be caught by an independent examiner.
2) The standards I’m held to are consistent, publicly available, not based on my opinion, and are fair for every client.
3) The standards are based off of decades of studies that have resulted in a decrease of about 2,000 deaths per year, to less than 200.
@@LL-fi4rr I'm sorry if you took that the wrong way. I guess it is one thing to complain about and ridicule the federal government, but some things only the guv'ment can and should provide and it should be done right. Proper and effective instruction is needed and appreciated.
That bumble bee almost got nailed on that last low shot. LMAO!
He survived, but he'll never sting anyone again.
I had to rewind to be sure that I had seen what I thought I had seen. That's one lucky bumble bee.
Paul let the bee live
8:49 little sky buddy playing a *dangerous* game. Nopes out in time, fly away sky buddy. Fly away. 10:05 Bumble Buddy comes in to help make fruit and honey. Bumble buddy comes within a whisker of vanishing in a puff of pollen. Fly away Bumble Buddy. Fly away.
Hahahahahahahahaha!
{applause}
The air moving around the bullet probably pushed the bee out of the way.... otherwise it would have hit him🤣
I gone done commenting on the first bee just in time to see the second one, that sucker almost bought the farm!
Right! I saw that as well.... I'm pretty sure that bumblebee bow has PTSD 😂😂
TH-cam should promote channels like this, not shadow ban them
Back at the hive: "Pour me another one, Buzz."
"Make it a tall one."
@Timothy Mckee I see you're a bee of culture as well 😂😂
That bee told his friends, "I ain't scared. I'm going to buzz the white part." Then he said to himself , " I did it & I'm out-a-here".
@Persona Non Grata Horse flies are too easy. I prefer no see ums for the greater challenge.
@@terryboyer1342 Personally, I consider anything bigger than a flea to be unworthy of shooting.
@@wsg4847 I only consider my rifles sighted in if I can headshot amoebas at 100 yards.
@@TNASTY6688846993 Do you aim for the left eye or the right eye?
@@wsg4847 yes
10:07 Paul almost shoots the nuts off a honey bee at 100yds
Did...in fact...remove just the bee's nuts.
😆👍👍
Paul wanted to show mercy so he only shot one ball off.
That 2nd bee just missed bee-ing hit.
Oof
10:07 That bee is one lucky bastard, I tell you what...
Those flies had no idea just how close they came to meeting their end. So, if you're reincarnated as a fly, just remember: When flying about Paul's range, stay out of the center of the target and you'll be fine. Probably.
Flyer would take on a whole new meaning.
Sorry, I had to say it.
They're hanging around to see if he breaks out a meat target.
Paul was intentionally missing to avoid harming the flies.
Unless Paul's reviewing the Taurus Judge again for some reason. 😝🤣
Unless he's just being "me." Better idea: Stay well clear of the entire target.
Someone on the Internet: Asks a question
Paul: I am going to do an intense scientific analysis of this.
I read that in Paul's voice.
Said Paul from a lake that time...
Aww, no meat target. Oh well it was still a thousand times better than any other gun-tuber video I’ve seen this week.
The meat target at 10:07 lol
Swipe right more often lol
Check out HRFUNK.
He does some really good work.
I wish half the car review channels put in just half the amount of work reviewing cars as Paul does reviewing ammo.
Every bottle neck cartridge case gets annealed in the manufacturing process. It is just simply required when brass is shaped so heavily as it work hardens. So the 5.56 ammo is not "heat treated" it is just that with civilian ammo the manufacturers tumble the cases or even the finished cartridges after the heat treating in order to make them look "pretty". This is not required in the military 5.56 standard and left out also in order to save costs. As far as I am aware it is even required for military ammo to look a bit dull so they aren't so shiny and reflective and cause sun glare.
Man, Paul has got some eagle vision reading that chrono. And I've always thought Federal Ammo was the good stuff.
@Great White chronographs won't always agree with each other and altitude, pressure and temperature affect chronograph readings
@Great White It could also be manufacturers just being stingy with the powder during riot season.
how can u see that..
@@Bello.. I don't know where I heard this quote ... je je je...
The chrono is actually only 7-10 yds away. The wide angle of the camera lens makes it look much further.
Paul's track record means...he drops a video, it gets a like.
Then I sit back, relax and enjoy being right.
After a long hard day I get to sit down in my recliner and watch a Paul Harrell video. This made my evening :-)
Federal had very low deviation in speed from shot to shot. That probably also helped with consistency in accuracy.
Came here to make similar comment, see someone beat me to it.
@@spudgamer6049 great minds think alike! Cheers!
I'm almost certain that both imi ammos would have annealed cases. The difference is that the 223 cases were polished after annealing.
I agree. The annealing is a military spec and the military is happy to see the evidence. The civilian market is more likely to view pretty ammo as a sign of quality and so the rounds are tumble polished.
You have no idea how many arguments I have resolved with these videos. Thank you Paul keep up the good work.
No chyt.
I don't have this ammo. I don't even have a 5.56, but I would watch Paul talk about paint drying. So, here I am.
Here we're using Remington Chome-oxide Green on a red marten hair brush that fits my hand better.
For some woodworm holes, we'll use our remarkable versatile but useless Taurus Judge with a .410 7/16oz bird shot load. I can't stress enough to stand close to the 8x10' picture to hit the frame. Now we'll let this dry for about...15 hours, so we'll go back to our dutch oven.
If you did have a 5.56, you wouldn't be able to buy ammo for it now anyway.
The Chieftain / Tank Jesus made that video a year or so ago...
th-cam.com/video/jIPem1EMw2s/w-d-xo.html
@Timothy Mckee Dont buy it.
If nobody bought ammo for a month and stick the opportunits with too much stock the price would drop.
But people will go on being stupid. So they can pay through the nose.
@Timothy Mckee The people keeping your prices high right now are opportunistic resellers who have gotten into the supply chain. Quit buying from them and let the normal suppy chain take back over.
If everybody refuses to buy it at the current price point, then the price will come down.
Part of the supply and demand cycle.
The manufacturers were making a profit at the old price point.
They do not need the resellers to make money.
But the resellers are preying on fear. To keep the prices up. While they mark up the ammo 200 or 300 percent.
It is called PRICE GOUGING. If this were happening to food or gasoline during a disaster. People would turn them in.
Instead there are far too many people living in fear.
So if you like making some opportunistic azzhole rich because you are afraid keep paying.
I've never claimed to be a sharp shooter or a marksman but my 100yd groups never turn out like the federal group through irons ..
That’s because you’re not Paul Harrell.
I wish I was as accurate at 25 yards as he is at 100 😂
@@dr.floridamanphd Paul is what you call "a professional". You shouldn't be trying this at home. 🤣👍
I can't even SEE the target at 100 yards! heheheh...myopic senior citizen...grin...Great video, Paul
When Paul gives a positive ammo review, bet the farm none will be available for the next 3 months....
I find 223 and 5.56 to be so loud I don’t like being around them. I admire the modularity of the AR platform but have never had any desire to have one. I will also admit to only recently picked up any SLRs. Boy you can go through ammo. Given the current situation when I get out shooting I seem to take my cap and ball toys.
@@gotsloco1810 Need to double up on earpro with .223/5.56 usually. It is a small caliber round but at high pressure it makes a big bang.
BTW, the 223 ammo was heat treated just like the 5.56, it's just polished off in a tumbler after loading to remove the color bands. Looks better for the people who don't know any better.
I did not know this. Thanks.
That was the luckiest bee on earth. I'm pretty sure he's got a smooth spot on his rear end now.
All bees are female. At least the ones you see flying around in the wild.
@@Just_here_for_fun sexist
Impressive shooting as always Paul!
Just like a Marine, more questions than answers... seriously, enjoy your content Paul. New to shooting/ owning my 2 ND. So thankful for trainers/devotees/Patriots/regular (people my age/mentality) still teaching. Learning a great deal from your experience. I imagine you are/were one hell of a trainer. Thank you again for your service
What timing! I was just watching the Thanksgiving special when notification for this popped up. Thanks Paul.
As an instructor......Paul Harrell is without a doubt one of the sources of “actual “ no bias firearm information I have found. Great!!!
Really cool comparison that I was thinking about but couldn’t find any good articles tackling the subject. I’m enjoying going through a few hundred of your videos while I’m off work for a few days. Cheers!
Watching Paul on a Saturday, reading Paul on Sunday. Another straightforward video thank you Paul.
excellent content from Paul, as always.
Paul added, with a classic Shatneresque pause, 'I'm not sure why that bumblebee keeps circling my target.'
As he covers his bullet holes with more skittles flavored stickers.
Dude shot iron sights with that federal XM193 like a boss
Superb video, as usual from you Paul...thank you.
I would say that the .223 was seated a bit deeper for bolt-action rifles versus the 5.56mm being out further for semi-auto rifles. The 5.56mm rifles tend to have a longer leade to aid functionality versus the .223 rifles having a shorter leade to aid accuracy. Leade is the portion of the rifling that isn't fully rifled, it's sort of shallow. Shorter leade, the bullet engages a tiny bit quicker, and that aids accuracy. Longer leade, it engages a fraction slower, but in a semi-auto rifle, that little "jump" helps run ammo that might not be as consistent. And that's likely why IMI packaged those differently, for different market segments. I'm sure someone with a gunsmithing degree can explain it better, but that's my understanding of the difference.
A good start. Also bullet shape / longer overall length of some 556 jams bullet in 223 throat which can cause dangerous pressure spike .
Paul : " We don't debate difference between 5.56 and 223!"
People in comments : " Ha .. but WE definitely will ! "
There is less free bore in a .223 Remington chamber, hence the bullet seating depth. Harrell was more accurate with the Federal ammunition because of the higher velocities, but neither the M193 nor XM193 are truly 5.56 NATO. Firing either in a (SAAMI) .223 Remington chamber would generate no more than 55,000 PSI, but doing the same with M855 (SS109) will lead to a spike of over 70,000 PSI
Personally, I've always liked peach
pie a lot better than apple pie
@@cottonballs185 Not necessarily keep in mind that NATO and SAAMI psi readings are done differently, one is on the case the other is on the neck.
If you measure both exactly the same (I have, cause I have the tool for it) the only difference is when comparing one powder to a different powder. Or one load to a different load. Otherwise there are no pressure difference.
Unless you are shooting the NATO tracer round, .223 vs 5.56 isnt important. Some .223 loads will be higher pressure than 5.56 and some 5.56 loads will be higher pressure than .223, but most all will be within safety specs, unless the barrel itself is out of spec.
@@takingbacktoxic7898 The CIP measures chamber pressure differently, but 5.56 NATO chambers have more free bore
No insects were harmed in the making of this TH-cam.
Thanks for making this one Brother. The IMI 556 is my main stock and it's been very consistent in all my years shooting with it.
That bee does not know how lucky it is.....
That low one was just me trying to hit that bee at one hundred yards! Paul frowns!
I watched your video when it was first released and it definitely interested me in the IMI. I have sent bought quite a bit of 55gr 556 and I'm shooting it out of a 16in 556 1/8 twist rifle...I am so glad you made this video Paul, because it is a tack driver out of my rifle, it really does perform remarkably well. Thank you Paul I don't know if I would have ever bought in this ammo if it hadn't been for your video review.
Paul, thanks for the awesome videos! Also thanks for any viewers who helped procure ammunition for the testing in these interesting times.
I recently sighted in my AR pistol with the IMI stuff. Everyone claims it's better than the ammo from Lake City. It was more accurate than Armscor, (from a bench rest, 2.5" groups at 25 yards vs. 3-4 inches with the Armscor - not making any great claims about my marksmanship, btw) but I couldn't find any Federal to compare it to at the time (although I did find some afterward). Glad you did this video.
Yes I actually needed this review
Great video. Thanks Paul !
Good, practical information. Thanks for sharing, Paul.
Suggestion for video topic: Selecting after market optics and sights. I think we would all like to hear what Paul has to say on the topic, and I can see it being done with not too much ammo usage (a good thing in a time of shortage).
I’ve never seen paul shoot with an optic on, that’s not his style. I also have never seen him talk about something he isn’t well experienced with that’s not his style either. in short i wouldn’t be too hopeful
Disappointed it was not raining. Just can't have a Paul video without rain or snow.
Thank for a great presentation and analysis!
thanks paul for the video and thank you for the 556 federal ammo. keep up the good work!!
If you would stop trying to kill the insects flying around the target you might get a tighter group. Hahaha
Might also be worth noting that your A2 might simply prefer one loading over the other two. Swapping out the rifle might well turn in a different result with respect to which ammunition shot more accurately. Regardless, I'd be happy as heck to be able to drop a hundred-yard iron sight group that good with *any* ammo reliably. Thank you for the good presentation!
Would have been interesting to compare the bullet seat depth on the federal 5.56 to that on the IMI 5.56. If it were also longer than the .233 load, that might explain why both shot better in a 5.56 chamber than the .223 load.
Awesome, ty for the share Paul
Thanks for making the IMI 223, IMI 5.56 and Federal 5.56 video.
Tedious chronograph testing to me is a very peaceful way to enjoy the day !
Good Saturday just got better!!!!!
Just got back from my FFL!!!
And did anything good come home with you?
@@Salieri47
Oh yes......
I love your videos mr. Harrell, some truly amazing and entertaining stuff. You keep the right amount of discipline where you don't spend time in the videos on useless crap, but you do throw in some things that are funny, especially for people who watched your videos for a long time. Keep up the great content!
Almost nailing that bee with the 223 was worth the price of admission for me at 10:08 ...Paul you're an amazing shot!
My more "budget" AR has never shot a group smaller than 3 MOA with any kind of ammo. Bought a bunch of IMI 77 gr in 2020 for a different rifle, shot some in my budget AR last week and it shot 3 different 5 shot groups at 1/2 MOA. Surprised the heck out of me
That is my exact experience as well
Does it have a 1 in 7 twist?
If it's 1/7 twist and carbine gas length 16" barrel 77 and 62 are better for that twist.
@@boomerisadog3899 yea but I've shot plenty of 69 gr and 73 he rounds and never had any good groups. I think I've shot Hornady black 77 gr thru that gun before too and no luck. So idk
@@georgiashooter3739 Maybe, the depth they set the projectile at just works well with the head space on your rifle?
10:23
"And the one shot thats really low...that was just BEE!"
Great information. Thanks for the video
Great video Paul
Whoohoo! New vid from Uncle Paul! Strap in and enjoy the ride! I'm betting on the Federal XM193 working better - let's find out!
And as usual, worth the trip! That bumblebee had a death wish, didn't she? :) And as I thought, The XM193 comes out on top. I can live with that. (glances over at ammo-can full of Federal XM-193 and smiles)
Great video and observations of build between Mil-Spec and Commercial ammunition. Being your AR is of a 5.56mm chamber dimension, it will safely digest anything of these two types (.223/5.56) you care to put through it without issue other than accuracy differences you've shown here.
However the differences between caliber designations only truly show when one attempts to fire a 5.56mm through a rifle chambered for .223 Remington. Because 5.56mm chambers are slightly larger, with a longer throat (runout) area between the chamber and bore. The 5.56mm ammunitions projectile Ogive is set farther forward than a typical .223 round.
Inversely the chamber throat of a .223 Remington chambered gun will be slightly shorter. So when you place a 5.56mm into the .223 chamber the projectiles Ogive will contact the bore of the barrel before lock-up. And it is because of this that the pressure on firing will spike. This normally results in the primer being blown leaving a hole the size of the bolt faces firing pin hole in the primer. The piece of the blown primer will normally be blown backwards through the bolt face ending up lodged inside the bolt body.
The effect of this damage is cumulative on the guns service life. The pressure of 55,000 PSI being vented back against the bolt face is like a blow-torch. This will result in severe erosion of the firing pin hole leading to the eventual need to replace the bolt itself (very expensive). Also the deposited primer pieces can and will cause malfunctions such as light strikes to primers.
I base these observations on 42 years as a gunsmith, 12 of which was at Weatherby Inc. I have personally serviced well over 200 Weatherby .223 rifles for this very thing of blown primers because the owners were attempting to use, at that time cheaper surplus 5.56mm ammunition through their .223 rifles. The point begs repeating, shoot only the ammunition your firearm was made for.
@DitzyDoo Or just buy a rifle with a 5.56 or .223 Wylde chamber, and never need to worry about the (practically speaking) negligible difference between 5.56 and .223 :)
@@felsinferguson1125 exactly, which is why my rifle is .223 Wylde chambered to accommodate either without issue.
That's funny, because CZ say its safe to shoot 556 in any of their 223 chambered guns. But they only make the things right? Also funny that you cant buy separate 556 dies. If you reload its all meaningless anyway if you set your seat depth correctly. But stop over exaggerating the differences. In Europe they are all tested to the same pressure anyway.
Thank You, Sir, well said! Professional opinions/observations are always great to hear.
@@johnjanoscrat8000 thank you for your comment.
Honestly you are one of favorite gun channels. Its so refreshing to watch a gun channel where you know your stuff. You know you know your stuff we know you your stuff instead some channels where the you tuber had no military training unlike your self however they played to many call of duty games watched to many films put a fancy assault vest and helmet on and think they are SAS or something.
Glad to see some IMI ammo tested. It's been easier to find during the ammo shortage.
"tedious chronograph testing" lol that's our favorite part!!!
You and me both.
IMI green tip 5.56 is good ammo , 1000 rounds thru my saint with no issues. the 9mm Hollow point IMI is good stuff also...
Thanks Paul!
Nicely done sir
Did anyone else kinda expect to see some deer in the background?
Yes.
I was hoping Paul was going to say that 3082 is a lot more than 3081 with his trademark sense of humor just to tweak the comment commandos.
As always, very informative, but I'm sure it will raise more questions than it answered.
Thanks Mr. Harrell!
Paul reminds me of a guy named Greg, from the YT channel Greg's airplanes. Super knowledgeable, articulate and can talk for hours without boring you all the while teaching you stuff you thought you knew but didn't. Greg taught me more about WW2 fighters than I ever thought I would even care to know. Paul is kinda like the gun version of Greg.
Agreed . Both great channels
Damn it. I don't have time for this! I will make time...
Hi Paul, just an idea for another video: I know you like the iron sights but can you do a comparison with different sights on the AR15? Iron sights vs Red Dot vs ACOG vs 1-8x Scope - accuracy and speed difference. Greetings from Austria :)
To be honest most of those have alot of variables as in if the sights are actually good quality sights or if there just cheap and the speed of on target shooting is mostly down to training with that particular rifle
@@specialperson170 I thought of a reasonable price / performance ratio. Using a 2000$ scope on a 1000$ rifle would be a bit excessive for most people. On the other side most 50$ red dot sights also cant be trusted.
Send him some 😆
@@kenycharles8600 I can send some money to his patreon if he makes the video, but tbh i dont think money is the issue here because he can sell the optics after testing. Stuff like Vortex optics has great resale value.
I know I'm way off topic here but
I'm happy and had to tell it
I just ordered a gun that I've been wanting for about three years now
It's the traditions kentucky rifle DIY kit
Well that was fun ... love watching our guy Paul.
"We are not talking about 5.56mm vs .223"... But, umm, maybe, ummm *touching fingers together* can we, Papa?
I would imagine waiting for a new iPhone model to drop for Apple crazies, is just like us fans of Paul Harrell waiting for a Paul Harrell video to drop.
Love your channel!
Hi Paul, great work man.
I used the M9 Beretta in the service but I have never owned one. I may buy a 92fs because of him. I have a Colt AR15A2 already.
I also used the Beretta in service, but that's also why I *won't* own one as a civilian.
@@ScottKenny1978 I also used the 1911 in the service. I already have one of those as well. Im not a giant fan of the Beretta either but I agree with the adage of using what you know. I know the Beretta very, VERY well.
Good thing he isn't reviewing Winchester XM193. All four of my packs were shorted on ammo, he may not have been able to finish this video.
As in missing ammo?
Got a can of federal, was shorted 4. Do they not expect people to count their ammo, even if it's hundreds in the can?
Every time I buy Winchester ammo, no matter what the caliber, its crap, missing bullets, primers on sideways, just empty cases, I avoid their ammo at all costs
@@stefanmolnapor910 Empty cases?
@@tonyc223 yes, empty cases as in cases with no powder or projectile mixed in with regular ammo. That was about 10 years ago, and I haven't had one since, but I've had lots of problems since then with all calibers from them. Untill we come to this week, I picked up 5.56 62 grain green tip Winchester for .45 cent a round, while I haven't shot all 500 rounds yet, the first 40 have been flawless. So its taken me 20 years to finally get non problematic ammo from them. Only reason I bought it was because of price!
Keep it up, Paul. Love your videos.
Keep doing what you do!
Will "Paul Harrel's book of Caveats" be released in time for Christmas?
That would be a great book if only he had the time to write it.
Is there yet a Paul Harrel video in existence without the word 'caveat' used at least once? (The phrase 'ad nauseum' is a close 2nd place!)
Finally here early, i bought a ruger mini 14 and need to learn all about 223 and 556
Technical details. 5.56 is loaded to higher pressures. Think + P .223.
I bought a Mini-14 Target model. That one specifically says 223. As far as I know, it's the only one to have that warning.
Go read zorro456's explanation, it was way better than mine.
@@r.l.royalljr.3905 The first difference is the higher pressure level of the 5.56 NATO cartridge which runs at approximately 58,000 psi. A 223 Remington is loaded to approximately 55,000 psi.
The second and most important difference between the two is the fact that a 5.56 NATO chamber has a .125” longer throat. This allows approximately one more grain of powder to be loaded into a 5.56 NATO cartridge; this is what gives it higher performance than its 223 Remington cousin.
The biggest problem with these differences is when firing a 5.56 NATO cartridge in a rifle chambered for 223 Rem. Due to the longer throat that the NATO chamber employs this combination will cause a 223 chambered weapon to run at approximately 65,000 psi or more. This is 10,000 psi higher than the 223’s normal functioning pressure of 55,000 psi. This is NOT safe and will cause primers to back out, or worse, cause harm to the operator, the rifle, or both.
@@zorro456In Europe, the 223 is tested to the same pressure as 556, due to not having a separate entry. Lapua 223 and 556 brass are the same (both listed on the same box) You cant buy separate reloading dies for 556. If anything 556 chambers are just looser than 223 ones to account for battlefield conditions where dirt ingress etc could be an issue. everyone says that your gun will blow up, but noone has any proof, ever. CZ states all their 223 will shoot 556 just fine, tested to the same pressure. But what does a gun manufacturer know.. right?
thanks Paul!!
love these comparisons