As a very pleased owner of both a 9mm and 40 S&W Sub 2ks, I am on the verge of ordering an SU-16.
The only issue holding me back is the chambering of the rifle. The SU-16 manual specifically states "The SU-16 rifle is designed and chambered for the .223 Remington cartridge. The type of ammunition is also stated on the right side of the receiver. Do not use any other ammunition." :?: Does this preclude using MilSpec or Nato 5.56 ammunition?
I am aware there is a slight difference in chamber dimensions and there is no issue firing the .223 Remington in a 5.56mm/NATO chambered rifle but there is an issue firing the 5.56mm/NATO in a .223 Remington chambered rifle due to possible higher pressures.
Specifically in my case I own a significant quantity of recent production (2001) IMI M193 ammunition and want assurance it can be used safely (and often) in the SU-16.
PS1 - I have read Flyer's review of the SU-16
PS2 - I asked this question of Kel-Tec directly in an e-mail but have yet to recieve a reply.
The only issue holding me back is the chambering of the rifle. The SU-16 manual specifically states "The SU-16 rifle is designed and chambered for the .223 Remington cartridge. The type of ammunition is also stated on the right side of the receiver. Do not use any other ammunition." :?: Does this preclude using MilSpec or Nato 5.56 ammunition?
I am aware there is a slight difference in chamber dimensions and there is no issue firing the .223 Remington in a 5.56mm/NATO chambered rifle but there is an issue firing the 5.56mm/NATO in a .223 Remington chambered rifle due to possible higher pressures.
Specifically in my case I own a significant quantity of recent production (2001) IMI M193 ammunition and want assurance it can be used safely (and often) in the SU-16.
PS1 - I have read Flyer's review of the SU-16
PS2 - I asked this question of Kel-Tec directly in an e-mail but have yet to recieve a reply.