The 5.56x45mm NATO is the military specification version of the .223 Remington, designed for higher chamber pressures and greater reliability in combat conditions. Standard issue for NATO forces since the 1960s, it delivers excellent performance in AR-15 and M4-pattern rifles with minimal recoil and high velocity.
The 5.56x45mm NATO is the military specification version of the .223 Remington, designed for higher chamber pressures and greater reliability in combat conditions. Standard issue for NATO forces since the 1960s, it delivers excellent performance in AR-15 and M4-pattern rifles with minimal recoil and high velocity.
Primary uses: military, law enforcement, target shooting, home defense.
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