Can the Savage Edge .223 safely fire 5.56?

[angelsfanbp]

I can't find anywhere, to include from savage, if the Savage Edge .223 can safely fire 5.56 ammo without damaging the gun. Any thoughts here would help!

 

[taliv]

http://www.savagearms.com/customerservice/contact/

you saying you called them and they couldn't tell you? or that you just couldn't find it mentioned on their website?

 

[lopezni]

the answer is a resounding NO! 5.56 is loaded to higher pressures than .223 and the throat a bolt action .223 chamber is cut differently than a AR or mini-14's. So firing a 5.56 in a bolt action would cause an increase in pressure in a case that already has higher pressure and either damage your rifle and possibly your face.

 

[Hatterasguy]

No, you can shoot .223 out of a 5.56 chamber but not the other way around.

Thats why I won't buy a gun chambered in .223, I like not having to care when I buy ammo.