Independence 5.56 or PMC Bronze .223

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Independence 5.56 or PMC Bronze .223

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My rifle liked both rounds...

I shot this 4 shot group with the PMC after I got the new Iron Sights adjusted right...

25 yards IRON SIGHTS in the Prone Position on a 6" shoot and see target:
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I like the price of the PMC $0.49 / rd if you buy 1000

compaired to the Independence at $0.55 / rd if you buy 1000


I know this is a fight that people get into alot... But is there any significant difference between .223 vs 5.56 that would justify the extra expense???


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Re: Independence 5.56 or PMC Bronze .223

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.223 has a different C.U.P. (Cubic Unit Pressure) than 5.56.

5.56 is hotter with higher C.U.P.'s, and can potentially damage a .223 gun.
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Re: Independence 5.56 or PMC Bronze .223

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Check out Luckygunner labs: http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/5-56-vs-223/

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Re: Independence 5.56 or PMC Bronze .223

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Reverenddel wrote:.223 has a different C.U.P. (Cubic Unit Pressure) than 5.56.

5.56 is hotter with higher C.U.P.'s, and can potentially damage a .223 gun.

My Windham Weaponry MPC is chambered to handle both rounds according to the manufacturer...
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Re: Independence 5.56 or PMC Bronze .223

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Ww Src, Minis, etc are 5.56 chambered so they'll also handle 223 fine. Keep in mind, there are several different chamberings available (as mentioned in the LG article).

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