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rex03 · June 24th, 2009, 12:32 PM

I recently purchased a Stag Arms( You can see my thread in in this forum also) and it's chambered in 5.56. I too was skeptical about launching a 223 out of it. I did my research, and gave it a try, and it shoots wonderfully. I also took a look into the twist; as some say a 1:7 is optimal to shoot both, while mine is a 1:9 twist. I will say that the 5.56 seems a bit more accurate, but I like the option/availability to shoot two different round types. I do it , and will shoot a 223 if the 5.56 is unavailable, or if there is that much of a price difference on the ammo. I know it's a different topic also, but I recently got a Brownells 22LR conversion, and that is fun and cost pennies to shoot just to keep the trigger time in there also. Best of luck, and you'll find plenty of 5.56 rifle offerings out there, as they're more of the norm it seems nowadays.

June 24th, 2009, 12:32 PM	#6
rex03 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 348	I recently purchased a Stag Arms( You can see my thread in in this forum also) and it's chambered in 5.56. I too was skeptical about launching a 223 out of it. I did my research, and gave it a try, and it shoots wonderfully. I also took a look into the twist; as some say a 1:7 is optimal to shoot both, while mine is a 1:9 twist. I will say that the 5.56 seems a bit more accurate, but I like the option/availability to shoot two different round types. I do it , and will shoot a 223 if the 5.56 is unavailable, or if there is that much of a price difference on the ammo. I know it's a different topic also, but I recently got a Brownells 22LR conversion, and that is fun and cost pennies to shoot just to keep the trigger time in there also. Best of luck, and you'll find plenty of 5.56 rifle offerings out there, as they're more of the norm it seems nowadays. __________________ --I'M PROUD TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO BEAR ARMS-- Glock27/ KaBar TDI/ MTAC Holster. I have more also, but this combo. works well..