Patriot Ordnance Factory Minuteman Direct Impingement AR-Style Semi-Auto Tactical Rifle 223Remington 16.5" Match Grade Barrel (1)-10Rd Mag Black Finish
Brand Patriot Ordnance Factory
Category Tactical Rifles
Gun Platform AR-Style
Caliber 5.56x45mm NATO
Model Minuteman
Series Direct Impingement *CA Compliant
Stock Finish Black
Action Semi-Auto
Barrel Length Range 16" to 16.99"
Sights None, Optic Ready
Capacity 10+1
Muzzle 3 Prong Flash Hider
Magazine Type AR-15
Grips Black MFT
Hand Right
Handguards 14.50" M-LOK
Max Capacity 10
Oal 34"
Receiver Finish Patriot Brown Cerakote
Receiver Material Aluminum
Safety Manual
Stock Description 6 Position MFT
Stock Finish Group Black
Stock Material Synthetic
Thread Pattern 1 / 2"-28 tpi
Trigger Single-Stage
Twist 1:8"
Weight 6.20 lbs
Barrel Description Match Grade
Barrel Finish Black Nitride
Barrel Length 16.50"
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
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. — Craig Boddington
