I'm about to purchase a .223 bolt action, probably the Savage Model 12 Varminter Low Profile, specifically to take advantage of the abundant 5.56 milsurp ammo availability. I'll of course save the brass, but don't plan to reload for this caliber, at least not in the near future. However, I've heard recent rumblings about the warnings not to use 5.56 ammo in .223 chambered firearms due to increased pressures (60,000 CUP vs. 50,000 CUP) and the differences in freebore or 'leade' which also may increase pressures.
I know several people who regularly use milsurp 5.56 in their Savages and Remingtons chambered for .223 and have not experienced any problems whatsoever; in fact the milsurp has been very reliable and accurate.
So I'd appreciate your experiences and opinions on this.
I know several people who regularly use milsurp 5.56 in their Savages and Remingtons chambered for .223 and have not experienced any problems whatsoever; in fact the milsurp has been very reliable and accurate.
So I'd appreciate your experiences and opinions on this.