“Tag: 223 rem”

The .223 Rem. is a very versatile round with loading options for everything from varmints up to whitetails and even self-defense.

I have received a slew of questions—many from first time AR-type rifle buyers—about the .223 Rem. and the 5.56x45 mm NATO cartridges. Can I shoot 5.56x45 mm NATO in my .223 and vice-versa? Are these the same cartridge?

Loaded with the proper propellants, the .221 produces about 90 percent of the .223’s velocity with bullets weighing up to 55 grains. See the full review on the .221 Rem. Fireball here.

Federal Ammunition has been awarded a major contract from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

There are multiple new powders available for the .223 Rem. that could make some nice handloads.

When it comes to .223 Rem. semi-automatic rifles, Ruger’s Mini-14 has long been one of the obvious choices.

When it comes to .223 Rem. semi-automatic rifles, Ruger’s Mini-14 has long been one of the obvious choices.

Watch this Gun of the Week video preview to learn all about the Henry Long Ranger Express, the latest iteration in a lever-action rifle lineup built for strength, accuracy and ease of use.

Weatherby rifle engineers have expanded the California company’s catalog with a pair of non-typical offerings, both in the Vanguard rifle line—2016’s Modular Chassis and this year’s Vanguard Adaptive Composite (VAC).