Author Topic: Will Handi-Rifles accept 5.56 ammo in their .223? (Read 600 times)

Ridge Runner · « **on:** March 12, 2005, 02:06:57 AM »

Any problems with this? I have some surplus USGI 5.56 ammo.

Badnews Bob · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2005, 04:01:31 AM »

I wouldn't recommend it, for a couple of reasons. First the surplus almost always sticks in the breech, second, NATO round pressures varries all over the place and can be to high for a handi rifle. (This came with my .223 on a sheet in big red letters.) I've nevere heard of any problems other than sticking cases but I don't think its worth the chance.

Ridge Runner · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2005, 05:46:44 AM »

I have several boxes of Winchester 5.56 made by Olin Industries (1000 rounds).

It is a shame that it probably can not be used. :cry:

tanoose · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2005, 06:00:21 AM »

There a pain in the ass. The pressures are to high and the empty cases will not eject . I tried several and only found one brand that was made in Korea that would function properly. Try the winchester 40 round varmint pack there around $12-13 dollars and you may not find a more accurate bullet, i believe they are 45 grain hp at around 3600 fps, there great! You can get them at Wal-mart

MSP Ret · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2005, 07:46:07 AM »

:agree:, I agree!!!! Tanoose is right on the money!!!....<><.... :grin:

EVOC ONE · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2005, 01:51:55 AM »

Yep. Learned the hard way about Win. Olin .5.56 ammo. Bought my .223 then went down to Bass Pro and bought 15 boxes of the stuff hit was in sale for 1.99, or some ridiculously low price. Shot four rounds, had to "pop" them out of the chamber with a cleaned rod, traded the rest.

poncaguy · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2005, 03:38:58 AM »

Had no problem with them in my Rossi single shot.........