I guess what I'm saying is. Is it possible to shoot both cartridges?

If you get a .223 wylde or a 5.56 barrel, yes

So it's in the barrel? Mostly then?

Nvm that was dumb

Don't sweat it, I'll explain

Thanks for taking time with me my guy

No problem

I mentioned that their external dimensions are identical

5.56 Nato ammo runs at a higher chamber pressure than .223 remington ammo

.223 remington ammo also likes to engage rifling for accuracy much sooner than 5.56 does

The reason that this is important to mention is because the combination of the two will cause a .223 remington barrel to eventually fail

If you run 5.56 through it

OOOHH

Ok I get it now. Sounds like maybe in a jam you could mix match per say. Otherwise pick one and role with it.

You can mix and match as long as you do not buy a dedicated .223 remington chambered barrel

So if you're trying to get an AR15 for SHTF prepping, that's something you need to consider

Shtf?

"Shit hits the fan"

HAHAH ok

Yah for shtf

It's a term used to describe some sort of catastrophic scenario that one might prep for, i.e. civil war, economic collapse, nuclear attack, etc.

Yeee I'm in Wisconsin sooooo

Oh boy

Yeeee oh boy for sure

Yeah, get either a 5.56 nato barrel or a .223 wylde barrel. 5.56 nato barrels are more common and typically less expensive, if budget is a consideration. It usually is

Now long term would what one would be better. Let's pretend money is no issue

I'd run a .223 wylde barrel, myself

The reason being is that you'll be able to still take full advantage of the .223 remington's accuracy

But for all practical purposes, a 5.56 barrel will run both with plenty enough accuracy to make for a good defensive tool

Perfect! 5.56 it is

Thank you for all your help!

Anytime. Stay frosty out there

yah will do. Its not that i want to get involved with these people who want to hurt pro trump but i really dont want to be wishing i could of done something after its too late

Right

I want a Mini-14 one day

But I'm going to save up for a shotgun rn since they're cheaper and yea

I tried to talk a guy into selling me an early 90s mini at a gun show for 500 cash

Wouldn't take it

Ah. Yeah they're expensive nowadays...

They're too expensive

My dad got his like 20 years ago for $650 used but it came with a nice scope