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.223 is it worth getting a bolt-action?
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<blockquote data-quote="Jckellison" data-source="post: 1760099"><p>I know the very small case difference between 223 and 556, but I always understood a 556 round was exerting a great deal more force in the chamber. A hotter load if you will due to the powder difference. 223 using the precise "stick" type of powder, where as 556 is generally loaded with round ball powder, hence the 5.56 NATO Ball cartridge. </p><p></p><p>Due to the powder load/type difference, when shooting 556 in a 223 chamber, there's always a risk of the chamber failing, ie: exploding due to the higher force. </p><p></p><p>There's a lot out there to back up te belief, and an equal amount arguing it. I just happen to believe the research.</p><p></p><p>As far as a choice between 222/308, both are great cartridges, but there are much higher ballistic coefficients in other like rounds... Just not as regularly available. Like te 22-250, 25-06 in that 22-ish caliber with not as much ammunition choice, but as they become more popular, both rounds are normally available at my one horse town local walmart and hardware store. </p><p></p><p>308 is ballistically greater, and much more accurate than a 30-06, but a .338 Lapua will make easy work of anything within 1200 yds, with a possible effective range beyond 1900 yds... But with a great round comes a great cost.</p><p></p><p>If you were wanting to start shooting at range, but not sure where to start, you might start small and work on your fundamentals first. Breath control, fire and trigger control, ect... There's nothing more fun than a 10/22. Its a standard in most safes, a great "training" platform, and every shooter can testify to that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jckellison, post: 1760099"] I know the very small case difference between 223 and 556, but I always understood a 556 round was exerting a great deal more force in the chamber. A hotter load if you will due to the powder difference. 223 using the precise "stick" type of powder, where as 556 is generally loaded with round ball powder, hence the 5.56 NATO Ball cartridge. Due to the powder load/type difference, when shooting 556 in a 223 chamber, there's always a risk of the chamber failing, ie: exploding due to the higher force. There's a lot out there to back up te belief, and an equal amount arguing it. I just happen to believe the research. As far as a choice between 222/308, both are great cartridges, but there are much higher ballistic coefficients in other like rounds... Just not as regularly available. Like te 22-250, 25-06 in that 22-ish caliber with not as much ammunition choice, but as they become more popular, both rounds are normally available at my one horse town local walmart and hardware store. 308 is ballistically greater, and much more accurate than a 30-06, but a .338 Lapua will make easy work of anything within 1200 yds, with a possible effective range beyond 1900 yds... But with a great round comes a great cost. If you were wanting to start shooting at range, but not sure where to start, you might start small and work on your fundamentals first. Breath control, fire and trigger control, ect... There's nothing more fun than a 10/22. Its a standard in most safes, a great "training" platform, and every shooter can testify to that. [/QUOTE]
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