Quote Originally Posted by rjtfroggy
The 5.56 case is a military chambering, the cases are thicker and I believe develope more pressure than the civilian 223 chambering.
When reloading these cases the primer pocket needs to be reamed out so that a primer can be put in and the load needs to be adjusted because there isn't enough room for the powder charge with out compressing the load.
Most modern or up to date newer guns can probably handle the extra pressure but the "liability Lawyers" are looking to make a score on the end users who hurt themselves.
I believe the same warning goes along with the 7.62 and the 308 cartridge swaps.
I knew about the primer pockets and the thicker cases,but there is no difference in chambers?I know the reloading manuals say to reduce the load 10% when using military brass.So what I'm asking is if I use military brass with a safe amount of powder according to a reloading manual it won't hurt shooting 5.56 0ut of a .223 rifle?
Thanks for the replies
JEFF