Can a Mini 14 Shoot 5.56 Nato and 223
BENELLI 20090 NOVA H2O PUMP Tactical 12GA 185. With the exception of the Mini-14 Target Rifle which accepts only 223 Rem. Ruger Mini 14 Tactical 5 56 Nato 223 Rem Autoloading Rifle Black 05819 Palmetto State Armory While it might work it was not intended to handle the pressures found in 556NATO rounds. . Even though old rifles like my 20year old 188 series is market 223 ranch rifle on the receiver my owners manual and my own test shows it is chambered for both rounds. It must be noted. Savage 01269 12BVSS Varminter 223. Can I shoot 556 in my Ruger Mini 14. And 556 NATO can be used in all Mini-14 rifles and Ranch Rifles. It is generally accepted that commercial 223 Rem ammunition like the Norma Tactical 223 can be safely shot in any firearm chambered for the 556 NATO cartridge. So to summarize if your manual for your Mini 14 or other firearm says it is 556 caliber shoot whichever you like. However if it say...