{"id":2402,"date":"2018-04-03T18:37:33","date_gmt":"2018-04-03T18:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/?p=2402"},"modified":"2025-10-02T17:20:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T17:20:20","slug":"223-vs-270-winchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/223-vs-270-winchester\/","title":{"rendered":".223 vs. .270 Winchester"},"content":{"rendered":"

Comparing .223 Remington vs. .270 Winchester gives you a look at two of the most popular cartridges for both hunting and target shooting.\u00a0Knowing their differences is important to all gun owners, especially those interested in hunting and competitive shooting.<\/p>\n

History of the .223 Remington<\/h3>\n
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The Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle chambered in 5.56 for shooting .223 ammo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Like many cartridges, .223 Remington ammunition<\/a> has its heritage in the military. 5.56x45mm NATO, basically the military version of .223, launched in 1961. The military developed it as a small-caliber, high-velocity round for NATO forces. U.S., Canadian, British, and other allied nations used the cartridge at the start.<\/p>\n

In 1963, a modified version was released for civilian use. They named this round the .223 Remington and paired it specifically with the AR-15 civilian rifle, a semiautomatic firearm that is similar to the military\u2019s M16 rifle.<\/p>\n

.223 Remington is one of the most popular and versatile rounds in the world. It has the speed, power, and accuracy for medium-sized hunting. Although its effectiveness is debated, it\u2019s often used to hunt game ranging from coyotes to large feral hogs. It is loaded with bullets ranging from about 35 to 75 grains, although 55-grain is the common bullet size.<\/p>\n

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