yes it will take and work just fine with the .223 rounds this gun can use either 5.56 NATO or .223 ammo its chambered for the hotter (higher pressure ) 5.56 NATO round so is safe to shoot with the .223 (lower pressure round) here is a good article on the
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Nicholas, the Barrel is actually stamped 5.56NATO so both 5.56 and .223 rounds can be fired without issue. If the barrel were stamped .223 then 5.56 ammunition would not be recommended.
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yes it will take and work just fine with the .223 rounds this gun can use either 5.56 NATO or .223 ammo its chambered for the hotter (higher pressure ) 5.56 NATO round so is safe to shoot with the .223 (lower pressure round) here is a good article on the