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  1. 05-01-2016, 06:26 PM #1
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    .223 Wylde

    I am in the market for a 16" pencil barrel ( also known as a lightweight) and every time I see on of these retro style barrels they are 1-2 hundred more than a thicker M4 profile barrel. WTF?

    Anyway, I keep seeing barrels listed as .223 Wylde, and then the caliber listed is .223, 5.56.

    What is this Wylde?
    Is this just a regular AR 223 barrel?


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  2. 05-01-2016, 06:39 PM #2
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    The chamber is a compromise between .223 and 5.56 NATO. This allows it to shoot either type of ammo so they story goes.

    http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...7cMake_3=AR-15 Have you seen these FAXON barrels? Very light weight and about $165 bucks.
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  3. 05-01-2016, 07:49 PM #3
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    I bought one AR barrel in .223 Wylde and have to say it's ability to shoot either round compared favorably to one specifically marked 5.56x45 or 5.56 NATO.
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