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FAQ: 5.56 NATO vs .223 Wylde, What's The Difference?

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on May 8th 2023

FAQ: 5.56 NATO vs .223 Wylde, What's The Difference?

5.56 NATO vs .223 Wylde, What's The Difference?The 5.56 NATO has been a venerated defensive and tactical cartridge for decades alongside its “civilian” counterpart .223 Remington which has been respec …

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A Complete Guide to 6.5 Grendel vs. 5.56 NATO

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Feb 9th 2023

A Complete Guide to 6.5 Grendel vs. 5.56 NATO

If you are wondering which is better between the 6.5 Grendel vs 5.56 NATO, a lot of the answer comes down to how you plan to use the gun. Key differences include:- Bullet Weight and Size - Perfo …

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