.223 Wylde

[Steve1968LS2]

Any downside to building an AR in .223 Wylde rather than .223/5.56?

Looking at a barrel from Battle Arms and all they seem to have is .223 Wylde .. will run all the AR 5.56/.223 ammo right?

Thanks!

[Dr_Kevorkian]

Any downside to building an AR in .223 Wylde rather than .223/5.56?

Looking at a barrel from Battle Arms and all they seem to have is .223 Wylde .. will run all the AR 5.56/.223 ammo right?

Thanks!

Yes, you can run both .223 and 5.56

[highpower790]

Its a big plus to run a Wylde chamber!Run it all without worry.

[getpro56]

Just finished an AR in 223 Wylde. Took it to Angeles this past weekend and shot both 556 and 223 out of it with no issues at all. Fairly accurate as well.

[ExtremeX]

In an AR my preference would be towards a 223 Wylde chamber over a 5.56 chamber... you are good to go across the board.

The only thing I would take over that is a properly cut/chambered and headspaced 223 match chamber if I intended to run hand loaded ammo.

[Steve1968LS2]

Thanks..

So, if the Wylde is go good then why isn't it the standard chambering? There must be some reason..

[ExtremeX]

Thanks..

So, if the Wylde is go good then why isn't it the standard chambering? There must be some reason..

Cost of tooling, the cost of re-configuring a machine, and the mil-spec crowd who wants everything to match up to mil type spec might be a few... You will probably find most of those barrels setup with a 1:7 twist as well.

For the type of barrels I shop for... its actually difficult to find a 5.56 chamber. Most everything is stainless steel, 1:8 twist, and sporting a Wylde or match chamber.

For the guy shooting XM193, M855, PMC Bronze or any other bulk type plinking ammo.... none of it is even going to make a discernable difference. You pretty much have to buy match ammo and or reload to realize any benefit. That said, the overall quality of the barrel and manufacturing will have more of an impact than the type of chamber or even barrel material. A good barrel is a good barrel...

[milotrain]

Thanks..

So, if the Wylde is go good then why isn't it the standard chambering? There must be some reason..

Two reasons.
1. The NATO chamber fits tracers, so it's what the military wants.
2. It showed up later and the NATO chamber does just fine for most people.

The Wylde chamber is becoming far more common in ARs though.

[highpower790]

Two reasons.
1. The NATO chamber fits tracers, so it's what the military wants.
2. It showed up later and the NATO chamber does just fine for most people.

The Wylde chamber is becoming far more common in ARs though.

For those that reload, the CLE,I think the better chamber simply because its shorter throat Ive noticed gives longer barrel life.

[Daisy'sDad]

ExtremeX is right on IMO.
No reason not to go Wylde.
I can't personally verify it, but I've heard it will
shoot . 223 more accurately
because of the throat/leade dimensions being tighter.
(I can't wait for some shm*ck to comment
about how Wylde is just the new buzz word).

[ScottsBad]

No downside. What you need to ask is what the twist rate is. 1/8 OK 1/7 OK 1/9 I wouldn't buy.

[GunnyUSMC]

The 223 Wylde is the garbage disposal of the 5.56/.223 world. It will eat everything.

[Steve1968LS2]

Thanks for all the info..

I'm building a lightweight AR based on a Battle Arms lower/upper and their barrel.. Figured I might as well do it now.

[Steve1968LS2]

No downside. What you need to ask is what the twist rate is. 1/8 OK 1/7 OK 1/9 I wouldn't buy.

1/8 twist lightweight stainless

http://www.battlearmsdevelopment.com/14-5-ultramatch-lightrigidtm-416r-ss-223-wylde-fluted-lightweight-barrel-black-contrast

[BigPimping]

Take a walk on the Wylde side.