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How is Wylde pronounced?

JayMazee

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I was looking at an ad for a wylde chambered barrel, and realized that I have in the past pronounced it both

Will-dee
or
WILD
 
Re: How is Wylde pronounced?

Or 'while-dee'.
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Re: How is Wylde pronounced?

Ok, so that's one actual vote for "wild".

Also, it was explained to me as a blend between 556 NATO and 223 Rem. Not as tight as 223, but tighter than NATO to push a little more accuracy out of the 556 rounds. Is this correct?
 
Re: How is Wylde pronounced?

Wild. 556 has more internal pressure than a 223....its like a Hott loaded 223. Don't shoot a 556 in a 223 chamber.
 
Re: How is Wylde pronounced?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Oddball-Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For that matter, how the hell are you SUPPOSED to pronounce Geissele? </div></div>

Here you go, from Bill Geissele himself:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO4_YOswsqA
 
Re: How is Wylde pronounced?

From RRA website:

http://www.rockriverarms.com/popup.cfm?type=t&id=1

The .223 Wylde chamber was designed as a match chambering for semi-automatic rifles. It will accomodate both .223 Rem and 5.56mm NATO ammunition. It is relieved in the case body to aid in extraction and features a shorter throat for improved accuracy.
 
Re: How is Wylde pronounced?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cody Petersen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ive always said "guys-sell" Guess i was way off! </div></div>

That is what I thought it was too. And I've even asked for and talked to Bill on the phone. Nice guy and a great product.
 
Re: How is Wylde pronounced?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USW.260</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wild. 556 has more internal pressure than a 223....its like a Hott loaded 223. Don't shoot a 556 in a 223 chamber. </div></div>

A Wylde 223 chamber will accommodate 5.56 NATO ammo without issue. It's one of the few standard 223 chambers that will do that and that's why it is so popular with rifle makers.

The pronunciation is "Wild".
 
Re: How is Wylde pronounced?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hydro556</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Guys-lee.

Shessh. I wasnt even close.</div></div>

+1 on that! I would never have guessed.

Wylde I'm guessing is "wild".