223 WYLDE????????

[bigboy]

Need some input on this chambering, can you fire 223 Remington on this? Or???????

[swifty]

Yes, and 5.56.

[OutlawDon]

The .223 Wylde chamber was designed as a match chambering for semi-automatic rifles. It will accomodate both .223 and 5.56. It is relieved in the case body to aid in extraction and features a shorter throat for improved accuracy.

[bigboy]

Thanks for the input guys!!!

[killshot44]

Good explantion by Outlaw Don.....

It is not, as some assume, a "compromise" between .223 and 5.56 chambers.

[kendog4570]

It can also be described as a 556 Target reamer with a big butt. Its a little wider at the rear. All the so-called "match " reamers have some variation of the Obermeyer throat(1-1/2 degrees per side), and he probably stole the idea from Hatcher or Whelen.

[Mrskylinetou]

Interesting...

[hylander]

I Pelfered this from another site.

Chamber = 5.56Target
Freebore = .0566
Leade Angle = 1 deg,13 min
80SMK OAL = 2.465
Comments:
This was designed by a C. Hildebrandt at Savage. I believe it is used in the savage .223 rifles. I do not have this reamer, but it should work well for HP.

Chamber = .223JGS#514
Freebore = .025
leade angle 3 deg,10 min
80SMK OAL = 2.435
Comments:
I believe this is used by Krieger and Mike Bykowski. I use it for slow twist varmint uppers but I think it is a little short, and too steep of a lead for HP.

Chamber = .223Wylde
Freebore = .0619
Leade Angle = 1 deg,15 min
80SMK OAL = 2.475
Comments:
Designed by Bill Wylde. Shoots everything good, and has slightly generous body dimensions for reliability. Eats anything you put in it.

Chamber = .223Holliger
Freebore = .106
Leade Angle = 1 deg,15 min
80SMK OAL = 2.53
Comments:
Designed for the 90 JLK. The longer throat allows a little more velocity.

Chamber = 5.56CLE
Freebore = .025
Leade Angle = 1 deg,30 min
80SMK OAL = 2.450
Comments:
Of course we all know Frank's rifles shoot just fine!

Chamber = 5.56Bushmaster
Freebore = .0250
Leade Angle = 1 deg,30 min
80SMK OAL = 2.450-2.475
Comments:
Info from Bushmaster (thanks!). These are one of the best out-of-the box barrels, and handle up to 80 gr bullets no problemo.

[kendog4570]

Thats from the Phun Stuff site. Minor variations. The leade angle is almost typical with the "match" reamers. Same with the 30 calibers. Its been that way for years.

[Omega13device]

Here's a great place to get more info on 223 Wylde chambers: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=223+wylde