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1/25/2012 2:20:37 PM EDT
What's up guys! Long time lurker here and I just want to say that this site is amazing. I've answered so many of my own questions thanks to the wealth of information posted here. Thanks!

Now...I recently purchased a fail zero bcg and when I got it, I noticed that its slightly different from the one I originally had. Actually, they're identical in every way except for the bottom portion. Here is a pic of what I'm trying to say...http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx119/sanchomaul/8425686d.jpg

My rifle is chambered in .223 and and the description for this new BCG on the site read " caliber: .223-.224" but it also says "5.56". Did I order the wrong part for my rifle?
I'm sorta lost. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
1/25/2012 3:37:41 PM EDT
[#1]
You're fine. The reason there is more material at the rear of the carrier is because it is a full weighted/M16/full-auto carrier. It will function just fine in your rifle.
1/25/2012 3:39:10 PM EDT
[#2]
Don't give it a thought!

.223 and 5.56 are the same thing as far as your question is concerned.

BCGs are fully interchangeable.

The military calls the cartridge the 5.56 x 45 and loads it in heavier brass, to higher pressures, and cuts their chambers and throats a bit looser.

You are fully good to go.

Enjoy!!
1/25/2012 4:12:22 PM EDT
[#3]
Whew! Thanks guys! I was hoping for the best cause I've read nothing but good things about this BCG. Thanks again.
1/25/2012 6:25:56 PM EDT
[#4]
Man, those fail zero BCGs are expensive!!
1/26/2012 11:11:28 PM EDT
[#5]
what rifle do you have? not many made in 223 anymore most are chambered in 223/5.56. Colts are stamped 223 but are really 5.56. If your rifle is 5.56 you can shoot both 223 and 5.56.
1/27/2012 5:55:15 AM EDT
[#6]
The reason for this is that FZ used to offer both semi and auto carriers, but due to customer demand and streamlining production they stopped offering semi carriers and just do auto ones now.  I have one of each too
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