shooting .556 cal. in mini-14?

redman.com1

hello, need to know if it is ok to fire .556 ammo I a mini-14 or .223 marked ammo only?

MIKE WISKEY

either will work fine

redman.com1

thanks

tsr1965

It is dependent on what the twist rate is in your Mini-14. If yours has the slower 1 in 10 twist, as compared to the 1 in 7, or 1 in 9, it might not stabilize the heavier bullets like the 69 grainer's.

Best

Horse Plains Drifter

My brother has been shooting 5.56 in his Mini for 30 years, and it ain't missed a lick yet.

11b6r

When all else fails, READ THE DIRECTIONS. In this case, the manual from Ruger. You may use 5.56 or .223, EXCEPT in the TARGET model rifle, which should only be fed .223.

slinger

Sometimes I go by what's on the barrel.

Don McManus

quote:Originally posted by slinger
Sometimes I go by what's on the barrel.


I've always thought this to be the best approach as well.