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Handloaders always welcome new propellants in their efforts to improve the velocity and accuracy of their loads. So, in anticipation of stepping up the performance of my .223 Rem. handloads, I’ve been ...

If you like to hear folks squabble, just ask your hunting buddies if the 223 Remington is up to the job of deer hunting. You’ll get plenty of opinions and maybe some cussing and finger pointing, too.

Comparing rifle cartridges is not always as straightforward as it might seem. Just because one cartridge shoots faster, flatter, and hits harder, does not always mean it’s the best option for you.

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 ...

There are two popular types of AR-15 calibers: 5.56x45mm NATO and .223 Remington. The sales of modern sports rifles are high these days, and many people are flocking to the AR-15. What exactly, then, ...

A shift to the civilian market led to the AR-180, having a weight of slightly over 6 pounds and an 18-inch barrel with a 1-in-12-inch twist rate, perfect for the 55-grain .223 bullets that were the ...