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    Old 12-06-2012 | 08:14 AM
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    whats the load difference in a .223 vs a 5.56. is it really alot? so does the 556 fly better, longer, flatter?
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    Chamber pressure is the big difference, just don't fire a 5.56mm in a gun that's only rated to handle .223 pressures.
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