What is .223 Wylde and is it better than 5.56 NATO? In this video we explain how 223 Wylde barrels work and why it’s a fantastic option for you to add to your AR-15 arsenal. We’ll also compare .223 Remington to 5.56 NATO and do some test firing of our 16″ Side Charging .223 Wylde BCA upper.
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16″ Side Charging .223 Wylde Upper: 915-
16″ Rear Charging .223 Wylde Upper: 613-
7.5″ Rear Charging .223 Wylde Upper: 317-
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In my experience .223 in more expensive than 5.56
I would buy your product if the front of the handguard is cut straight instead of an angle….it just looks weird…
Are these nitride barrels or chrome lined?
Developed by William J Wylde who never filed a patent. He gave it to the gun world to take advantage of. And he is my Pop.
Is a no sight gun the new trendy thing? Lol. Maybe I’ll take that steering wheel off of my truck. Just in the way.
all my ARs have 223wylde 1:8 barrels
Just bought green one like the compensator and floating handle! Just need a scope im reaching now, any advice on a reasonable one?
I got mines at 100%
Quick question… are your 223 wylde barrel gas ports .750 or .625? …. I haven't seen any information pertaining to that on your site. Thank you.
Do they have a issue cycling steel cased ammo ?
Charging handle on the wrong side.
Can you shoot 300 blackout through 223 wylde?
I wish there were more .223 wylde barrels out there that were set up with a2 sight blocks
Bench rest shooters have found NO accuracy advantage over the 5.56. There is no operational or functional advantage. The 223 Wylde is merely a marketing ploy to sell more guns. Just buy firearms chambered for 5.56 NATO. Now in other nations where military calibre weapons are not allowed for civilian ownership, this switcheroo benefits them or if you are in the export business.
i can get less than half moa with my wsmcr in 556 with federal msr american eagle ball 55 grain .223 at 100
*.223 Wylde 1:8" twist=midlength*
I actually found .223 Wylde ammo. Right between the pipe stretchers and left handed metric crescent wrenches.
I would like one in 20-24 threaded
No sights?? Saving money for more ammo?? Nice work.
@bearcreekarsenal I just bought your 556 10.5 complete rifle for my gf's first AR but only because the 223 wyld was not available. When will those uppers be back in stock so I can upgrade her .
Seems like it’s sold out. Imagine that
Let’s have a moment of honesty here. Most people don’t shoot well enough to notice any accuracy lost beyond 100 yards.
Are you able to put a BCA upper on any kind of lower? Let's say a Ruger 556.
Can you load 5.56 and 223 in the same magazine when shooting the 223 wylde
More powder in a 5.56!? I stopped watching this guy right there. There is NOT more powder in a 5.56 vs .223. There is NOT a pressure difference in 5.56 vs .223.
I'm not going to give this guy the data that he should have researched himself before attempting this video.
Awesome good info!
Is the BCG the same as the 223/556? i'm guessing it is?
The 5.56 is my wife. The 223 is my girlfriend. The 223 wylde is that sexy hooker who can be a little of both, but can't fully be neither. in desperate time, there is no need to be picky.
I bought one of your uppers .223 Wylde ( rear charging handle ) a few years back from Classic Firearms, but now i might have to buy a side charge……
I don't believe the 5.56 has more powder. I think the .223 has slightly greater case capacity. 5.56 has thicker case walls, ergo the greater pressure.
The old 556 vs 223 debate. So much misinformation out there. Ballistics is the key.
Finally shot mine yesterday. Shot 5.56 and .223. A few jams with the first couple of mags but once the oil got down everywhere it needs to be, no issues at all. Put about 200 rounds through it and it got better and better. This is my first AR so I really have nothing to compare it to, but I am very very happy with it.
The 223/556 debate is horse shit, many many many instructors, that have watched millions of rounds down range have dispelled that stupid theory…
Gingers are soulless creatures of the night
Owns gun store… Doesn't have sights on gun… 🤔
I'm glad I watched this. I thought that I may have made a mistake by buying one.
Is that a F1 fking?
556!!!
5.56mm not .556
Honestly lately I've found 5.56 is a lot easier to find than .223.
Ammo aint cheap anymore
Can a drum mag fit it
Just got my 7 1/2 223w from you guys today. Can't wait to shoot it!
Nice Vid, but to clear a few things up the main difference between .223 and 5.56 is the free bore or the jump to the rifling. The .223 has .025" freebore length, where the 5.56 has .050" freebore length. The rest of the dimensions on the case are negligible. The difference in pressures ( the .223 max pressure being 55,000 where the 5.56 being 62,000 ) is due to where the civilian market tests for case pressures vs. where the military tests for case pressure. The civilian market tests towards the back of the round where as the military test at the top of the round. If both were tested in the same spot the pressures would be close.
Great topic and video! IMHO the 5.56 NATO chamber is designed for the military with extra tolerance in the free bore diameter to allow for longer duty intervals between cleanings by allowing more tolerance for carbon and debris buildup before you start to have extraction issues. Whereas, the 223 WYLDE chamber, with tighter free bore diameter (by a hair), is designed for match users that are able to clean the carbon buildup from the barrel on shorter intervals between matches.
It seems that every weapon in your introduction is throwing the spent cases forward towards the operator's two o'clock position. This type of ejection is indicative of an over gassed gun that is putting extreme pressure on the bolt carrier group.