Description
Product Summary
Barrett REC7 Semi-Automatic Rifle 223 Remington/5.56NATO 16″ Barrel (1)-30Rd Magazine Black Finish
Manufacturer:Barrett
Model:REC7
Action:Semi-automatic
Type:AR
Caliber:223 Remington
Caliber:556NATO
Barrel Length:16″
Color:Black
Grips:Magpul MOE
Capacity:30 Rounds
Description:M-LOK
Subcategory:Modern Sporting Rifles
Finish:Matte
Stock:Magpul MOE
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.Introduced in 1964, the 223 Remington is the civilian version of the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge. Although very similar to the 222 Remington it has a slightly longer case and a shorter neck, giving it greater powder capacity and thus higher velocity–which was necessary to meet military penetration requirements at longer range. NOTE: 223 Remington ammunition may be safely fired in any 5.56x45mm chamber, but 5.56x45mm ammunition SHOULD NOT BE USED in a 223 chamber! Standard is a 55-grain bullet at 3240 feet per second, with lighter bullets somewhat faster and heavier bullets a bit slower. The 223 is the most popular 22 centerfire today, and possiby the most popular centerfire cartridge. Ammunition choices are legion, as are choices in firearms. The 223 is an accurate cartridge ideally suited for varmint hunting out to beyond 300 yards, and with heavy-bullet loads designed for the purpose is used effectively by many deer hunters. — Craig Boddington
