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I'm looking to replace the 5.56 NATO DPMS heavy bull barrel on my AR with something more light weight.
I shoot a mixed bag of 5.56 and .223 Remington ammo, mostly brass But some steel cases. Looking and researching new barrels, I'm seeing a lot of .223 Wylde chambers in these barrels.
I know that 5.56 barrel can shoot (and fire form) .223 rem, but a 5.56 is not recommended in a .223 rem barrel. But this .223 Wylde has be a bit confused, so I figured I toss out the question here while I'm still researching info.
Is there any benefit to the .223 Wylde over a 5.56 NATO chambered barrel for a run of the mill AR?
I shoot a mixed bag of 5.56 and .223 Remington ammo, mostly brass But some steel cases. Looking and researching new barrels, I'm seeing a lot of .223 Wylde chambers in these barrels.
I know that 5.56 barrel can shoot (and fire form) .223 rem, but a 5.56 is not recommended in a .223 rem barrel. But this .223 Wylde has be a bit confused, so I figured I toss out the question here while I'm still researching info.
Is there any benefit to the .223 Wylde over a 5.56 NATO chambered barrel for a run of the mill AR?