I understand the basic differences between the two rounds, and have only ever bought or acquired 5.56, it’s what I prefer to keep on hand and my rifles are only 5.56/multi, none are solely .223.
I also understand the basic concept that you can shoot down (.223 in 5.56) but should never shoot up (5.56 in a .223) due to gas pressure issues I think it is.
So my probably very basic question, has anybody ever mixed rounds in the same mag and if so are there any issues around that with misfeeds or jamming having them both in the same mag.
Or, are the casings the exact same size externally and 5.56 is just a thicker casing internally? Clear as mud? lol
Just generally boredom wondering if in a bad situation you need to restock some mags on the move and there being so much .223 out there it’s something I hadn’t thought of before.
I also understand the basic concept that you can shoot down (.223 in 5.56) but should never shoot up (5.56 in a .223) due to gas pressure issues I think it is.
So my probably very basic question, has anybody ever mixed rounds in the same mag and if so are there any issues around that with misfeeds or jamming having them both in the same mag.
Or, are the casings the exact same size externally and 5.56 is just a thicker casing internally? Clear as mud? lol
Just generally boredom wondering if in a bad situation you need to restock some mags on the move and there being so much .223 out there it’s something I hadn’t thought of before.
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