223/556 debate

[RRSponenberg1968]

Can I shoot 556 out of Axis 223? The 556 chambers fine even with a layer of duct tape on the bullet. I've been getting answers both ways on other forums so time to ask it here. What do you guys think and WHY?

[gerard488]

I bet this one will get locked soon

[1ShotKing]

Apparently you didn't look in the Ammo section where this thread can be found: http://www.savageshooters.com/showth...39-223-vs-5-56

It's a topic that has been covered many times.

[thomae]

Here's one thread that addresses this issue: http://www.savageshooters.com/showth...=223+nato+5.56
Here's another: http://www.savageshooters.com/showth...39-223-vs-5-56

The latter thread is in the correct section (Ammo and Reloading: Standard Cartridges) and is a locked sticky so we don't have to rehash the same arguments over and over.

RRSponenberg1968, I am not trying to make you feel ignorant. You ask a reasonable question, and have no way of knowing it's history on this forum. I would ask that you carefully read the posts I referenced and then draw your own conclusions. I know you are new here, but I would also respectfully ask that you please do a search before asking questions that may have already been answered.

Gerard488: You are correct. I'm closing this thread and moving it to the Ammo and Reloading: Standard Cartridges section where it belongs. If the moderators there wish to reopen it, they will.