Something Weird happens when Shooting .223 in a 5.56 NATO Tavor

Published on March 14, 2020
Duration: 6:01

This video demonstrates shooting an IWI Tavor TS12 rifle with both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington ammunition. The presenter notes the rifle's IDF heritage and its design for 5.56 NATO. Initial testing shows a feeding issue with the fourth round from a PMAG, which is attributed to magazine tension. The video explores potential differences in brass ejection and recoil impulse between the two calibers, with the presenter finding no perceptible difference in recoil.

Quick Summary

The IWI Tavor TS12, designed for 5.56 NATO, was tested with both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington. While a minor feeding issue was observed with a PMAG, the presenter found no perceptible difference in recoil impulse or brass ejection patterns between the two calibers when fired from the Tavor.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the IWI Tavor TS12
  2. 00:16First Magazine Test (5.56 NATO)
  3. 01:19Feeding Issue Observed
  4. 01:47Second Magazine Test
  5. 02:05Bolt Lock Open
  6. 02:18Testing HK Gen 3 PMAG
  7. 02:38Shooting with HK PMAG
  8. 03:23Testing .223 Remington Ammunition
  9. 04:27Alternating .223 and 5.56 NATO
  10. 04:49Focus on Brass Ejection
  11. 05:10Recoil Impulse Analysis
  12. 05:29Steel Target Engagement
  13. 05:44Conclusion and Rifle Clear

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the IWI Tavor TS12 safely fire .223 Remington ammunition?

Yes, the IWI Tavor TS12 is designed for 5.56 NATO and can safely fire .223 Remington ammunition. While the video notes potential differences in performance, the rifle is generally compatible with both calibers, though 5.56 NATO is its intended round.

What issues were observed when shooting the IWI Tavor TS12 with PMAGs?

During testing, a feeding issue was noted where the rifle did not pick up the fourth round from a PMAG. The presenter speculated this could be due to magazine tension or specific magazine configurations.

Is there a noticeable difference in recoil between 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington in the IWI Tavor TS12?

According to the presenter's experience in the video, there was no perceptible difference in recoil impulse when shooting 5.56 NATO compared to .223 Remington ammunition through the IWI Tavor TS12 rifle.

How does the IWI Tavor TS12 handle brass ejection?

The video suggests that when firing 5.56 NATO, the IWI Tavor TS12 ejects brass forward. The presenter was testing if this behavior differed significantly with .223 Remington, finding no major discrepancies.

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