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No sir. If it were 223 Wylde that would be stated as such. You can shoot both 223 and 556 out of it safely.

Hi Ryan and welcome. The barrel is actually stamped 5.56NATO so it will shoot both 5.56 and .223 ammunition no issue. Cheers and stay safe!

sorry its not a 223 Wylde it is a %.56 nato and can also shoot .223 ammo

Hi Ryan, no sir, a .223 Wylde chamber is not the same as a 5.56/.223 chamber, although it can shoot both cartridges. The .223 Wylde chamber, designed by Bill Wylde, is a hybrid chamber that combines the best features of the .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO. The Wylde chamber has a 0.224″ diameter and a 1:8″ twist rate, allowing it to accommodate both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO cartridges. In contrast, the 5.56 NATO chamber is a standardized design adopted by NATO countries for military use. It has a slightly larger diameter of 0.226″ and a 1:7″ or 1:9″ twist rate. The 5.56 NATO chamber is designed to fire the 5.56x45mm cartridge, which has a slightly longer case length and overall length compared to the .223 Remington. The NATO chamber's freebore is typically longer than that of the Wylde chamber. . This gun is chambered in 5.56 (not .223 Wylde) so it will safely shoot both 5.56 and .223 . Stay safe & have a great day!