If you’ve ever wondered about the differences between 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington, well, this article gives a good account of the differences.
Bottom line is, if you’ve a .223 rifle, do not fire 5.56mm from it. If you’ve a 5.56mm rifle, you’re OK (but may see some inaccuracy due to the added “slop”, the slop being an allowance to ensure the firearm will fire when dirty/grimy).
Looking for a good home defense long gun? Some people swear by shotguns but a carbine can also be a good option. Specifically an AR-15 variant (M4).
I was looking at a CETME-type gun earlier in the year, but I didn’t want to worry about quality and those aren’t exactly light guns (they’re certainly not carbines, either). What I’m looking for is something like this:
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You can get an instant quote at that site and the quote is going to depend on your location, meaning the price is going to vary between locations. I can get that gun for between $530 and $640. That’s for a 5.56mm/.223 long gun! With a Red Dot sight.
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I don’t think I’ll be able to get this before the sale date ends (11/30). I can always wait until the next sale.