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Old 07-26-2022, 12:30 PM
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Lighter recoil is an equally important reason for the military going to the 22 caliber cartridge. Teaching recruits to handle higher recoil cartridges would be more difficult and time-consuming.

I believe you are mistaken, but I am willing to research it. Are you sure you meant to say the military went to a 22 caliber cartridge?
The size of the inside of the barrel for the .223 caliber AR-15 military-style weapon is the same as the 22 caliber RIMFIRE cartridge that is generally used for "plinking" and shooting small pests. The .223 cartridge has room for much more powder and therefore more velocity. The bullet length and construction are different between the two as is the barrel twist and other factors.