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Offline Drollerindy

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« on: November 16, 2009, 05:22:51 PM »
Anybody shoot 5.56 in a factory Thompson .223 barrel?

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Re: 5.56
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2009, 05:41:36 AM »
It is my understanding that it is a BAD THING to shoot mil-spec 5.56 NATO rounds in a Contender.  Pressures are higher than in 223 Rem ammo and can stretch the frame.

Before I knew that though, I did fire some 5.56 through my Contender.  Not a lot, certainly less than 100 rounds, and it's still ok.  I don't do it anymore.
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