AR-15 Information Post
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AR-15 CAD File Set
I downloaded these awhile back. Always thought it would be worth having.
AR-15 CAD Files
I downloaded these awhile back. Always thought it would be worth having.
AR-15 CAD Files
As a part of security measure for storing the weapon, would taking out the firing pin be safe if someone tries to pick up my weapon and shoot me in my home?
I would say removing the firing pin is a bit overkill. If your worried about someone using your weapon against you, put it in a safe or at least use a cable lock on it.
Well, in my experience .223 works fine in a 5.56 chambered weapon. 5.56 is a little snug in a .223 chamber. It leads to cycling issues & cases getting stuck in the chamber. The best happy medium I have found to date is what Rock River calls a Wylde chamber. It's kind of a blended chamber that I have had no issues with firing or cycling either round. If you are looking for a dead on target gun, get a barrel chambered for either specific round & fire only that round through it.
my understanding is the main difference is in the thickness of brass of the cartridges is different - with 556 being the thicker brass. So if one were to load a 223 poweder charge in a 556 case, ther could be some issues with pressure. If anyone knows different or can add to, please feel free to do so.
I thought you could shoot .223 rounds out of a 5.56 chambered rifle, but not the other way around?
Also looking for a definitive answer on this as I'm looking to pick up an AR soon, probably a RRA.
Also looking for a definitive answer on this as I'm looking to pick up an AR soon, probably a RRA.
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you can shoot .223 in a 5.56 just fine.
The reason you hear not to shoot a 5.56 in a .223 though, is due to the pressure differences. The 5.56 uses a smidgen more brass in the cartridge for thickness.
From what I've read though, this is not an issue anymore, in modern .223's.
The reason you hear not to shoot a 5.56 in a .223 though, is due to the pressure differences. The 5.56 uses a smidgen more brass in the cartridge for thickness.
From what I've read though, this is not an issue anymore, in modern .223's.
Well I think most if not all of RRA's AR15's are Wylde chambered for use with both .225 & 5.56, so you should be fine shooting whatever you want from it.
Pete, not sure exactly what your looking for or if you have a dealer you prefer to buy from, but I figured I'd let you know that PK has a few Rock River variants available currently.
PK Firearms | Online Store
Oooh that NM A4 looks tempting... but so does the CAR A4.... though neither are quite what I want. Decisions, decisions... :hmmmm:
