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Liberty Ammunition 223 Civil Defence 223 Remington/5.56 NATO Lead-Free 55 GR
Caliber: 223 Remington/5.56 NATO Bullet Type: Lead-Free Bullet Weight: 55 GR Muzzle Velocity: 3000 fps Rounds Per Box: 20 Rounds Per Box, 50 Boxes Per Case Casing Material: Brass
Manufacturer: LIBERTY AMMUNITION Model: 223
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
Introduced in 1964, the 223 Remington is the civilian version of the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge. Although very similar to the 222 Remington it has a slightly longer case and a shorter neck, giving it greater powder capacity and thus higher velocity--which was necessary to meet military penetration requirements at longer range. NOTE: 223 Remington ammunition may be safely fired in any 5.56x45mm chamber, but 5.56x45mm ammunition SHOULD NOT BE USED in a 223 chamber! Standard is a 55-grain bullet at 3240 feet per second, with lighter bullets somewhat faster and heavier bullets a bit slower. The 223 is the most popular 22 centerfire today, and possiby the most popular centerfire cartridge. Ammunition choices are legion, as are choices in firearms. The 223 is an accurate cartridge ideally suited for varmint hunting out to beyond 300 yards, and with heavy-bullet loads designed for the purpose is used effectively by many deer hunters.
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Craig Boddington
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