Two of the most popular cartridges today are nearly identical and sometimes considered transposable, but when looking at 5.56 vs .223, there are some key differences. The .223 Remington started as a ...

Considering .308 vs 5.56 is something many shooters do. The two cartridges have similar roots and were designed for the same purpose, but their differences require a closer look when deciding which is ...

Some believe the 5.56 NATO was the original military cartridge and that the 223 Remington was the civilian offshoot. That’s not the case. In 1970, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) affiliated ...

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When it comes to choosing between the 300 Blackout and the 5.56 NATO, many firearm enthusiasts are left wondering which one is truly the superior round. Both cartridges have their unique advantages, ...

After carrying the M16 or one of its cousins across the globe for more than half a century, soldiers could get a peek at a new prototype assault rifle that fires a larger round by 2020. Army ...