Will a .223 or 5.56 recohet down to the ground?
1589740
I haven't had problems with these..but..they're mostly used for pistol caliber and light rifle rounds. This isn't very big and I would probably use a rifle 'gong' instead of one of these. They don't have long enough legs to mount them very deep...which means a heavy bullet weight and high speed might knock it out of the ground. When I shoot magnums (.357 or .44) or my .50 AE I have to go re-seat it every so often. I don't think any company can promise no flyers when shooting a target. Jay
2213127
It depends on the overall length of the round. Some people reload 223 with it but the longer rifle rounds are better suited to a single station reloader.
1318657
Yes, but the Bullet Drop Compensation (BDC) markers are dialed in for 5.56/.223 and you won't be able to use them with 7.62/.308.
1759326
Depends. If you install it on a S&W; MP15-22 or similar - NO. However if you put it on an AR15 with Raised Sights, you will need to add a spacer rail to raise the scope above your current sights if you do not want to remove them. You can also buy a 30 or 45 degree adaptor and mount the scope to that rail, allowing you to use both the scope and current sights. Cheaper Than Dirt, or Midway both carry these.
2149635
Yes: Any RCBS, Hornady, or Lee should work you'll need them to reload, so shouldn't be a problem.
1886920
Depending on the bullet you sight your scope with yes. When you use a higher grain round than you sighted for you will notice some drop
1068380
No. Barely a 5.56 could it's that small. Maybe the loose ammo of a 50 box could.
1222395
Absolutely! It's perfect. .22 caliber and .223/5.56 are essentially the same.
1759325
Depends. If you install it on a S&W MP15-22 or similar - NO. However if you put it on an AR15 with Raised Sights, you will need to add a spacer rail to raise the scope above your current sights if you do not want to remove them. You can also buy a 30 or 45 degree adaptor and mount the scope to that rail, allowing you to use both the scope and current sights. Cheaper Than Dirt, or Midway both carry these.
1318656
It will hold up fine to the anise but the reticle is spaced for .223/5.56 so you will lose that "feature"
124917
I suspect it would perform well with a rimfire, which would be a much smaller caliber than the .223 I have it mounted on.
1443330
I put this scope on a m&p; 15-22, not a .223, it did return to zero at 50yards, however it is limited. It is not a powerful scope, we use it for squirrels and plinking at no more then 50 to 60 yards past that its not good.
1858523
No. The manufacturer recommends only handguns up to 44 caliber at a distance of 30 yards. Even moving the disance out 100 or 200 yards would be dangerous at the velocities of the 223/5.56 round. Look for a rifle rated target for safety.
2284181
Hey brother. I'm not too sure if it will withstand the recoil of the .223/5.56. I have an MP 15-22. I returned this optic and bought the TRS 25 red dot with the UTG medium riser. It cowitnesses perfectly with the Magpul BUIS. This a great combo that's effective and very cost effective too. Spend a little extra cash if you can. Don't look to this Leapers sight.
254536
The dies are the same. The ammo is not. Rifles chambered in 223 can not/ should not use 5.56. The dimensions are very close between the two but the case length is slightly shorter on one. Also the thickness of the casings are slightly thicker on the 5.56. Loaded with 223 spec power charges, excess pressure is probable. If your rifle is chambered for 223 wylde, it can use either. one chambered for 5.56 can use either but 223 REM is 223 only. But long story short...........the dies are the same.
1297973
It will work but it won't be nearly as much fun. The .223 blanks sent the ball between 400-500 yards. I don't know the distance you'll get but it should also be more accurate. Because of the muzzle velocity and lack of barrel twist in the tube the ball does its own thing but generally straight.
1408508
Yes if you weight it down. I use two 25 lb bags of lead shot, the recoil is barely noticeable from my 30-06 to my shoulder. The muzzle will still jump when fired which causes you to readjust your sights on target, but recoil is significantly reduced