Watchtower 15M 223 Wylde Semi Auto Rifle - 30+1 Rounds | 16" Barrel | Blue/Black

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• Q: Ok, so i can fire a 223 in a 556. But I can’t fire 308 in a 762. So Explain to me why this “wylde223” exists and for extra credit why not a “wylde308”

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  • Asked 03/12/2025 23:02 by James S

  A:

  The 223 Wylde is a hybrid rifle chamber that allows you to safely fire both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition. It's designed to improve accuracy and reliability.
  How it works
  The 223 Wylde has the same chamber angling as a 5.56×45 rifle, but a tighter freebore diameter.
  The tighter freebore diameter of the 223 Remington improves accuracy.
  The sharper angle neck of 5.56 NATO improves reliability.
  Why it's used
  The 223 Wylde is used by rifle manufacturers who sell "National Match" configuration AR-15 rifles, barrels, and upper receivers.
  It's also a popular choice for competitive shooting where precision is important.
  History
  The 223 Wylde was pioneered by gunsmith Bill Wylde.
  It was designed to address the discrepancies between the two popular calibers without compromising on performance or safety.
  There's no such thing as a "Wylde .308" ammo, as the term "Wylde" typically refers to a specific chambering modification for .223/5.56 NATO, not .308. The .308 Winchester (or 7.62x51mm NATO) is a standard cartridge, and there's no need for a "Wylde" version of it.

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