Does an M-16 fire the same round as an AR-15?

Answer 1

Not necessarily-a 5.56 NATO, is not the same as a .223, and to use 5.56 in a .223-only rifle can be a VERY dangerous thing! [think exploding gun] A rifle marked for 5.56 NATO will fire .223 fine, but not always the other way around...

Answer 2

M16A1 M16A2
Caliber 5.56x45mm (.223 Remington), M193 5.56x45mm NATO / M855
Action gas operated, rotating bolt
Overall length 986 mm 1006 mm
Barrel length 508 mm 508 mm
Weight, empty / loaded w. 30 rounds 2.89 kg / 3.6 kg 3.77 kg / 4.47 kg
Magazine capacity 20 or 30 rounds standard
Rate of fire, cyclic 650 - 750 rounds per minute 800 rounds per minute
Muzzle velocity 945 m/s 975 m/s
Maximum effective range 460 meters 550 meters

Answer 3

The AR-15 is a semiautomatic version of the M-16. Even the part inter change so that would be a yes. I've owned both of them.

Answer 4

Its almost the exact same weapon, the only differences are:

AR-15
Bolt is not as strong
Only fires semi automatic

M-16
More robust bolt
Fires 3 round burst in auto mode

Both use the same ammo .223 cal

Answer 5

Yeah,5.56 round

Answer 6

yes a .223 round

Answer 7

Yes, the .223 Remington, or 5.56mm NATO round.

Answer 8

Technically yes. Military rounds may have a NATO stamp or a color designation and a military round has a bit more powder in it but both will chamber and fire out of either weapon.

Answer 9

For the most part yes. .223 round. There are newer M16 that shoot the newer NATO 5.56MM ( I think thats right )

Answer 10

Yes 5.56 or .223 same cartidge