The brass dimensions are the same. The difference is in the chamber of the barrel. In the 5.56 chamber there is a little more leade in the throat than in the commercial .223 chamber. Basically, using ammo marked as 5.56 in a rifle chambered to .223 specs can create a higher pressure situation...
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