.223 WYLDE

[Dave Shooter]

Just got my first 223 Wylde chambered AR. Anyone have any loading tips versus loading for 5.56 chambered ARs? Slightly reduce powder charge? These are supposed to be able to handle 5.56 ammo without problem. 1-8 twist FWIW.

Thanks!

[leroy]

Dave:____________

Check this out: http://www.ar15barrels.com/data/223-556.pdf ..

Loooks to me like a wylde chamber is a bit 'looser" than a regular 223. Looser generally equals lower pressures.

leroy

[Dolomite_supafly]

The only difference in chamberes is the Wylde throat is a little narrower, .224 vs. .226. ALl other dimensions are pretty much identical. Actually a lot of the 5.56 chambers are a bit tighter dimensions than the Wylde.

Load data should be the same but as always work it up to be safe.

Dolomite

[leroy]

Look at the "K", "F", and "C" dimensions. They are a few thousands looser.

leroy

[Dolomite_supafly]

Yeah, wylde is a bit looser than most 5.56 except in the throat area.

Makes for a more reliable chamber than most while increasing accuracy over a 5.56 chamber.

Dolomite