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Posted On: 3/18/2021
By: Michael Sedgwick
A: Absolutely sir! This round has a new brass case and Boxer primer pocket, the two things you want. You can even see where its case's neck and shoulder are annealed. That means it was heat-treated at the factory to keep the brass more supple, so it will reliably return to its original dimensions following ignition. Federal's American Eagle brass is very commonly reloaded.
Posted On: 3/2/2021
By: William Turner
A: Hey, the only dumb folks are the ones who don't ask questions. And the answer is yes – if your AR-15 is chambered for 5.56, it will fire this ammo.
The vast majority of AR-15 rifles are chambered for 5.56x45 ammunition. The 223 Rem is not identical to the 5.56, but it is so similar that you can also fire it in a rifle chambered for 5.56.
An FMJBT is the correct bullet for target shooting and range training. We haven't got specialized ammo for self-defense in stock, but you can still effectively neutralize a threat with this ammo. The U.S. Army uses ammo like this in combat, as a matter of fact.
