Buying Mags Question - 5.56

[amtt81]

When buying mags for 5.56 - do they have to be marked as such? Most seem to always say 223 - but the rounds are the same size dimensionally right? Its just the thicker casing and higher pressures

[Oscar 319]

There is no difference in the magazines. The only thing you should be concerned about with 5.66 vs. .223 is the chamber of your gun.

[SWATcop556]

Buy Pmags. Then they are all marked 5.56.

[amtt81]

but does it matter on the metal mags? Anybody?

[Mung]

Originally Posted by amtt81

but does it matter on the metal mags? Anybody?

No. .223 and 5.56 mags are all the same.

[SWATcop556]

Originally Posted by amtt81

but does it matter on the metal mags? Anybody?

It doesn't matter on any of the mags.

[amtt81]

THANKS!