Author Topic: Winchester 5.56mm cartridges (Read 516 times)

Thunder38849 · « **on:** June 22, 2004, 08:12:54 AM »

Anyone know if these can be safely fired in the Handi-Rifle .223?

safetysheriff · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2004, 01:06:55 PM »

They worked very well in my heavy-barreled .223; but they left a lot of lead in the bore. Their generic boat-tailed bullets have bases that are not properly finished and when the lead cooks off them it winds up in the bore.....

The Remington/UMC's are properly finished off flat-based bullets that are less aerodynamic but don't lead the bore as badly.

Good hunting.

Thunder38849 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2004, 01:39:22 PM »

These were given to me the other day. 6 boxes of Winchester 5.56mm 55 gr. FMJ. I wasn't sure if they were supposed to be fired in a civilian .223 or not.

Thanks for the info.

oneshotonekill · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2004, 02:43:18 PM »

H&R has a disclaimer about using millitary designated ammo in their rifles. They caution against doing it and I believe it will void your warranty. 5.56 ammo can be loaded to a wide range of pressures and the brass can differ considerably. I guess they want to err on the safe side (and keep the lawyers happy)

mitchell · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2004, 03:03:31 PM »

yeah but don't handloading void your warranty too