223 (5.56) Ammo
.223 Remington ammunition and 5.56x45 NATO are closely related and sometimes interchangeable cartridges depending on the firearm they are to be used with. Manufacturers typically offer guidance on this point. In general, the 5.56 NATO ammunition the military uses and is for sale to the civilian market operates at higher pressures than .223 Remington ammo. Most, but not all, AR-15s are chambered for 5.56 NATO and can fire both types of ammo.
Many loads in both calibers follow the M193 or M855 standard, both of which are military specifications. M193 ammo typically fires a 55 grain full metal jacket bullet at 3,240 feet per second, while M855 ammo fires a heavier 62 grain FMJ bullet at about 3,100 feet per second. These common standards are very helpful when sighting in your optics and you'll find both cartridges in-stock and available in cheap bulk packs here at Widener's
Certain specialized loads deviate from these common standards. Competition grade .223/5.56 ammo fires a heavier bullet (most commonly a Sierra MatchKing) in the 77 grain range to provide better stability and more predictable trajectories; varmint loads, on the other hand, fire light 30-40 grain bullets at very high velocities to produce lethal fragmentation against pest animals.
One of the most sought after range loads for this caliber is Lake City ammunition, which is produced by Federal Premium Ammunition at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri. LCAAP production is typically excess from government contracts and is popular due to its military origins and high quality.
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PMC 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ-BT – 1000 Rounds
$458.85
$399.85
Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50741569060085 Cost Per Round 40¢ per round Load up on some high quality, low cost ammunition for your favorite AR or other .223/5.56mm caliber rifle. PMC Bronze ammunition comes from South Korea out of the some of the most sophisticated and efficient manufacturing plants. A length of experience producing ammunition for NATO countries as well as adherence to U.S. standard tolerances has a resulted in inexpensive ammo with high reliability.
These cartridges are constructed using reloadable brass casings fitted with non-corrosive Boxer primers and topped by full metal jacket boat-tail (FMJ-BT) bullets. The bullets weigh in at 55 grains which is a standard across the board for the caliber and will stabilize with the widest ranges of barrel lengths and twists. In addition, the boat tail tapered rear of the bullet reduces drag and increases accuracy. This bulk pack of 1,000 rounds is great to stock up on for matches and classes and has been specifically recommended by some training companies like the United States Shooting Academy (USSA).
Customer Reviews
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Ammo was nicely boxed and performed great.
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It was low priced. But I was pleasantly surprised that it was boxed well in 20 round boxes and it looked great. Performed well too, just as all remington ammo has in the past. I like the brass, its a little heavier than other makes and reloads well.
Review by Lonewolf (Posted on 11/25/2021)
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Excellent ammo for the price
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Excellent ammo for the price. Runs very good and clean, no problems with whatsoever.
Review by Madmax (Posted on 9/19/2016)
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even better than expected
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I was looking for better accuracy than I'd found with _ _ _ _ M193 type ammo and reviews indicated the PMC was the answer. Bought a case to function test a new M-4(gery) for another shooter. This ammo is topnotch-more accurate than the carbine's owner can utilize. I just wish I'd bought two cases and kept one.
Review by Mobuck (Posted on 9/12/2016)
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Great ammo with a great price!
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Great price for 1000 rounds. 200 rounds through my Daniel Defense so far and had no problems. Need to order more before Jan 1 since I'm in CA.
Review by Kamera (Posted on 7/31/2016)
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200 Rounds Fired So Far: 0 Complaints
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The ammo came in a convenient packaging of 20 rd boxes. Convenient to load two mags of 10 rd each (in the pathetic state of CT, that's all we're allowed). No issues with the firing or ejection. Tight grouping at 25 yards after sighting in. Haven't tried 100 yards yet. No complaints
Review by p-chip (Posted on 7/17/2016)
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Good quality, great price
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Good quality ammo, runs great, never had an issue, run it in AR and COLT M-16 in full auto.
Review by randall (Posted on 5/18/2016)
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Fired 3000+ Rounds, not a single issue
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PMC Bronze is great ammo. Im on my fourth case right now, and I love it. Zero failures. With my Daniel Defense 16" Carbine and an ACOG I was effortlessly hitting 24" square steel at 500yds with 55gr! I prefer it to other ammo as most other brand 5.56 has the dirty looking annealing burn marks on the neck of the cartridge, but PMC takes the time to polish that off. It doesnt affect function of course, but it is a really nice touch. Quality ammo, buy with confidence.
Review by Christian (Posted on 4/20/2016)
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Good Ammo for the Money
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Have run through about 300 rounds of this ammo with no issues. Good ammo for the money
Review by Will (Posted on 3/6/2016)
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Hornady Frontier 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 800 Rounds
$344.85
$329.85
Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 800 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU FR501 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No Cost Per Round 41.2¢ per round PMC. Magtech. Prvi Partizan. Sellier & Bellot. Shooters often turn these manufacturers for target-grade 223 Rem ammo. This is smart, because they make good ammo.
But what if you’d rather buy American? Perhaps something with FMJs made in Nebraska, and loaded at the U.S. government’s largest ammo factory? Well, in that case you’d better order yourself four 200-round field boxes of Hornady Frontier.
This is essentially “223 Rem M193,” as it is loaded with 55 grain bullets and powder that accelerates them to 3,240 fps out of a 24” test barrel. Center up 1.5” and aim to 200 yards, and trajectory will peak at around 1.5”. Very standard performance, and very familiar to anyone who knows what AR-15s do.
These mighty rangers are loaded with nonmagnetic bullets and noncorrosive primers, as well as unpolished yet very evidently correctly annealed reloadable brass cases. If you decide to leave the empty field boxes out in the woods, then at least have the courtesy to leave some dollhouse furniture behind so forest gnomes can move in. -
Fiocchi 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$424.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Fiocchi Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 762344861326 Cost Per Round 42.5¢ per round Get in your range time without breaking the bank, with this case of Fiocchi ammunition.
This case of 1000 rounds is loaded by the increasingly popular Fiocchi Ammunition Company. Fiocchi produces a wide variety of range training, self defense, and hunting ammunition, and is sold in the US and several other countries around the world. The Italian based ammo manufacturer primarily produces quality yet affordable brass cased ammunition and uses a variety of projectiles made both in-house and by other highly reputable companies.
This ammunition is loaded with a 55 grain full metal jacket bullet, and has muzzle velocities of about 3,200 feet per second. This ammo is great for all types for range training and tactical training, including high precision marksmanship training. This ammo is also cheap enough to make a good plinking round and accurate enough to be used with hunting small varmints, although it does not expand on impact with its target. Order your case today, and safe shooting!
Customer Reviews
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Quality and price where the best we could find.
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Very happy with the purchase. Arrived in a very timely manner.
Review by Kathy (Posted on 1/2/2024)
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PMC X-TAC XM193 5.56x5mm 55 Grain FMJ-BT – 1000 Rounds
$479.85
$429.85
Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU 5.56X Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20741569010119 Cost Per Round 43¢ per round The X-TAC line from PMC more closely follows the same specifications used for manufacturing military grade ammunition. As a result, this 1000 bulk pack of 5.56mm has a few features that you won't find in usual lots of inexpensive ammo. These XP193 rounds are great for rainy day storage, high round count classes, practice sessions, fun plinking, and building a ballistic chart close to NATO-spec M193.
Like M193, these XP193 rounds feature 55 grain bullets which are compatible with the widest range of barrel lengths and twists of AR, SCAR, ACR, and other 5.56x45mm chambered rifles. The full metal jacket boat tail (FMJ-BT) projectiles feature a toothed cannelure which prevents round setback during rough handling or repeated loading and live ejection; bullet setback can affect accuracy or even cause catastrophic firearm failure. In addition, the reloadable brass casings have a consistent coat of sealant surrounding their non-corrosive Boxer primers which prevents moisture from entering the cartridge and creating dud rounds. The casings are also annealed for added strength to prevent pressure-induced malfunctions and guarantee long brass life for reloaders.
PMC ammunition is produced in South Korea on some of the same tooling and machines used to supply NATO countries with war-fighting ammo. These bulk packs are highly regarded among American shooters for their inexpensive cost, high reliability, and adherence to M193 specification.
Customer Reviews
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Great range ammo. Always reliable and easy to use.
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This PMC-X-TAC ammo is great ammo for the range and maybe beyond the range. It is of good quality and very consistent and reliable. I have been using it for some time now, and I have never had one misfire or misfeed. I highly recommend this brand. Another plus is buying from Wideners. Great, prompt, and reasonably priced shipping.
Review by Steve (Posted on 11/25/2025)
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Turan 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ – 750 Rounds
$325.00Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Turan Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 750 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10860005843203 Cost Per Round 43.3¢ per round Are you the kind of cosmopolitan shooter who would consider firing 5.56x45mm ammo that wasn’t made in America? Then pull out your world map and put a pin in Turkey, because your next batch of M193 is coming from there!
Turan most certainly didn’t do anything funky or special when they created this 5.56 load. It’s got the standard 55 grain full metal jacket projectile most AR owners want: a nonmagnetic bullet, with a brass jacket and lead core that cannot deliver terminal expansion. It’ll hop out of the gun at a velocity of 3,166 fps, give or take 50 fps or so.
This ammo is loaded according to C.I.P. specifications (basically the European equivalent to SAAMI, which means it ought to function in your American firearm without issue). The manufacturer was founded many years after corrosive primers were universally abandoned, and only loads new brass shells of their own creation. -
Patriot Sports 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$434.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Patriot Sports Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU P223055F Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 850053775079 Cost Per Round 43.5¢ per round Not familiar with Patriot Sports? That’s OK! They’re still relatively new, having only been founded in 2021. The Kansas-based company exists to supply STV Technology’s fine Czech-made ammunition to American sportsmen, and the brand is quickly on its way to becoming a mainstay at ranges across the country.
STV Technology’s state-of-the-art production facility, strict quality assurance protocol, and closely monitored manufacturing processes all exist for one purpose: your shootin’ pleasure. Whether you’re heating up your AR or any other 5.56/223 firearm, you’re sure to approve of Patriot Sports ammo’s clean performance, predictable accuracy, and repeated reloadability.
This ammo features nonmagnetic 55 grain full metal jacket projectiles, never-before-fired brass cases, and modern primers which cannot and will not rust out your gun. It’s loaded to C.I.P. specifications, which means any American-made firearms can handle it without issue. One case contains 50 boxes of ammo. Stack ‘em high and deep! -
CBC 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ M193 – 1000 Rounds
$434.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer CBC Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No Cost Per Round 43.5¢ per round Do you know why we refuse to use AI to write product descriptions? Because robots might know every fact there is to about ammunition, but they can’t genuinely appreciate it.
I can, however, because I am a large, stupid man who enjoys emptying PMAGs into milk jugs that I just filled with hose water. And you know what? I’m willing to bet you’ll fully appreciate CBC Global Ammunition’s military-spec 5.56x45 ammunition, too.
This is brand new Brazilian-made ammo: M193, which is basically the cool guy way of indicating that a 5.56 cartridge has a 55 grain full metal jacket. It’s the target shooter’s pal – a real straight shooter, and one that won’t attract a magnet at that.
We can’t guarantee this ammo’s exact year of manufacture, but we can assure you it was made recently – decades after the last corrosive primer was loaded, at any rate. CBC’s brass is fresh as state fair donuts and very much reloadable. If you plan on handloading this ammo, then we’d very much like to sell youthe bullets for the job. Thank you for supporting a human-owned business! -
Federal American Eagle 223 Remington 55 Grain FMJ-BT – 500 Rounds
$234.85
$219.85
Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU AE223 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50029465084825 Cost Per Round 44¢ per round Federal American Eagle ammunition is a great choice for target shooting and range training. Federal loads these new production rounds into boxer primed brass cases that are re-loadable and feature a standard 55 grain FMJ-BT projectile. The American Eagle line of ammo is designed to deliver consistent and reliable performance without breaking the bank. These rounds are perfect for shooters who require high quality rounds but still want to volume shoot at the range.
Federal is one of America's most trusted ammunition brands and has the experience to back it up. They have been producing ammo since 1922 and their products are proudly made in America. Whether you are heading to the range next weekend or buying a couple cases to re-stock your supplies, Federal American Eagle is the right choice.
Grab one of these 500 rounds cases of high quality ammunition and check out our Targets if you need something to shoot at on your next range day!
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Hornady Frontier 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 200 Rounds
$88.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU FR501 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 090255727791 Cost Per Round 44.4¢ per round “Made in America.” It’s an investment in homegrown quality. A patent that you care about your brother and sister Americans. A promise that we’ll hand our proud legacy of manufacturing down to our children. And it’s just one of many good things about Hornady Frontier 223 Remington ammo.
This cartridge is loaded with Hornady’s own full metal jacket. It’s steel-free. It weighs 55 grains. It fragments upon high-velocity collision with soft tissue, but does not expand. Upon departing a 24” barrel at its advertised muzzle velocity of 3,240 fps, it conserves over 1,000 ft lbs of kinetic energy until around 93 yards (G1 BC 0.243). In short, it’s everything a 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ should be.
This cartridge was loaded by the Lake City Army Ammunition plant. All its other components are accordingly military grade, including its noncorrosive primers and annealed-yet-unpolished cases. All 200 rounds come lovingly nestled inside a reusable field box. Yours with fast shipping! -
PMC X-TAC M855 5.56x45mm 62 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$489.85
$444.85
Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 62 Grain Bullet Type Penetrator Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU 5.56K Primer Type Boxer Magnetic Yes UPC Barcode 20741569010126 Cost Per Round 44.5¢ per round Get your fill of M855 style ammo with this 1000 round bulk pack of PMC's X-TAC NATO 5.56mm. Just like milspec M855, these rounds use 62 grain bullets with light-amor penetrating* steel tips which are painted green for easy identification. As a result, these rounds will match ballistic tables and ballistic drop compensation (BDC) reticles commonly used with modern low power scopes. The reloadable brass casings are annealed at the neck and shoulder for added strength (useful to reloaders) while the non-corrosive Boxer primers are bordered by moisture-blocking sealant. The bullets are full metal jacket (FMJ) and possess toothed cannelures to prevent projectile setback.
PMC is a South Korean based company that sources its ammunition from plants that supply to the ROK military as well as other to other NATO countries. Their X-TAC line is highly regarded for adhering to stringent military specification while still maintaining an inexpensive price for all shooters.
*While this is not armor-penetrating ammunition by definition, some ranges will not allow these rounds to be fired indoors nor outdoors on certain steel targets.
Customer Reviews
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Great ammo, good price, fast shipping
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None better, accurate and reliable. Very fast service. Perfect transaction. Will do business again.
Review by Bacon (Posted on 1/12/2025)
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Fast shipping and good product
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Bought the ammo and it shipped next day and was packed securely and I will be ordering again
Review by Joseph (Posted on 1/3/2024)
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Like always, best price, fastest delivery
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Had what I wanted. Ordered Friday here by Tuesday
Review by Shel (Posted on 5/7/2023)
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Good ammo, clean, shoots well
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Great ammo
Review by Lynardkenyard (Posted on 4/24/2023)
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Well done.
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Recently purchased some to have in case of whatever. Shot this ammo off a bench at 100, 200 and 300 hundred yards. 1 x7 1x8 1x9 barrel twists with lengths from 12 to 16 inches. very, very good accuracy. no comparison to domestic brands. Clean brass. Buying more today.
Review by Wilbur (Posted on 2/11/2023)
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VG ammo..GREAT price
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Less recoil and less flash than W-W and at a much better price..will definitely buy more
.Review by bmoose (Posted on 7/24/2022)
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Best M855 I’ve shot
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I’ve purchased dozens of cases of PMC XTAC M855 because they shoot great in both my 16” 1:7 spin carbine and my 20” 1;9 barrels. Also, they have EXCELLENT brass cases for reloading and last many reloads/firing cycles.
If you want to store these long term, they are sealed completely and should last for decades if stored in a clean sealed container.
BTW, when I started buying these ~10 years ago, they $.17/rnd. Save your brass even if you don’t reload yourself.Review by Pasky2112 (Posted on 8/14/2021)
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Very good ammo
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Very good ammo
Review by Steve (Posted on 5/21/2020)
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Best M855 round
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This is the best M855 ammo I've ever bought. It's not second class or third class M855 like what Lake City is that the public can purchase. PMC sale first rate M855 to the public at a fair price and it's very clean brass.
Review by Fireball (Posted on 9/23/2016)
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Magtech 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ M193 – 1000 Rounds
$449.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Magtech Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU 556A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 754908200306 Cost Per Round 45¢ per round This 5.56x45 ammunition by Magtech offers mil-spec performance at a reasonable price for your AR-15 or other 5.56 rifle. Each cartridge in this case of 1,000 fires a 55 grain full metal jacket bullet at a muzzle velocity of 3,265 feet per second (20” test barrel), right in line with the M193 specification.
This ammo is loaded in Brazil with non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases. CBC (which produces ammo under the Magtech, MEN and Sellier & Bellot brands) is one of the largest defense contractors in the world, and has extensive experience producing quality military grade ammunition.
This ammunition’s brass cases are brand new. The brass is only darker around the case neck because it was annealed at the factory (a process which strengthens brass) without subsequent polishing. The discoloration is purely cosmetic and will not impact performance in the slightest. -
1000 Rounds of 55gr FMJ 5.56x45 Ammo by Wolf
$449.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Wolf Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU GM193 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 645611610554 Cost Per Round 45¢ per round We serve a lot of reloading enthusiasts here at Widener’s. Reloaders are people who generally turn their noses up at steel cased ammo, which means they have little use for Wolf’s regular stuff. But Wolf Gold is an exception. Not only does this 5.56x45 cartridge have a reloadable brass case, but its bullet is nonmagnetic for compliance at indoor ranges!
Wolf gave this round a 55 grain FMJ, the bullet of choice for training, target shooting and spur of the moment plinking. The FMJ utilizes an economical, smooth feeding, and clean shooting design instead of one that delivers terminal expansion. Wolf’s concentric copper jacket and pure lead core offer decent target grade accuracy. At a muzzle velocity of 3,250 fps this round achieves in-flight and terminal ballistics comparable to the ball M193 load.
Wolf’s brass case boasts a concentric neck, consistent wall thickness, and non-corrosive Boxer primer. It’s ready for round two at your reloading station as soon as you’ve fired it. This round’s smokeless propellant burns clean to create a steady chamber pressure. Just take care that it may be too much pressure for a rifle chambered only for 223 Rem to handle.Customer Reviews
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Very satified.
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Will buy from here again.
Review by Lynn (Posted on 11/30/2023)
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Winchester USA 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ – 800 Rounds
$379.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 800 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU WM193200 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892224438 Cost Per Round 47.5¢ per round Has your AR-15’s barrel been cold for way, way too long? We hate to hear it! That’s why we’ve got just the thing in store to warm it up: 800 rounds of Winchester’s American-made 5.56x45, packaged in four easy to transport boxes. If you bring all this goodness to the range, then you’d might as well pack a lunch while you’re at it!
This ammo’s all about target practice. Its 55 grain bullet and clean-burning powder grant it a muzzle velocity of 3,270 fps – extremely normal for the 5.56x45, and exactly the kind of performance semi-automatic rifles are designed to operate around. You can fall back on ammo like this for home defense should the need ever arise, and you don’t have to worry about its steel-free bullets if you patronize a range with a magnetic ammo ban in effect.
Winchester equips their standard target loads with non-corrosive Boxer primers and freshly drawn and cut brass cases. This is not factory remanufactured ammunition, nor is it military surplus. Any discoloration on its cases is the purely cosmetic result of annealing, a heat-treatment process which yields stronger, more reliable brass. -
Winchester USA Target 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ M193 – 1000 Rounds
$474.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU WM193K Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50020892201885 Cost Per Round 47.5¢ per round Winchester’s USA label doesn’t just stand for American-made. It stands for consistent quality and satisfying target-grade accuracy that you’ll want to take with you whenever you visit the range.
Winchester manufactures their white box ammo specifically for the civilian shooter. They did load this 5.56x45 ammo to our military’s M193 specifications, however, which means it offers the same kind of performance which most veterans of the Armed Forces must already be familiar with.
This cartridge has a 55 grain full metal jacket projectile. At that weight it achieves a steady 3,180 fps muzzle velocity, which will keep it traveling at supersonic speed until around 700 yards – well beyond the 5.56’s effective range. The FMJ’s hard jacket promotes positive functioning in a semi-auto courtesy of its ability to feed smoothly and prevent rapid fouling. This round’s FMJ cannot expand inside soft tissue, although it may fragment apart at higher velocities.
This ammo also sports virgin brass cases. You will notice that they are discolored in the areas where they were annealed, which indicates that the brass is elastic enough to return to its original dimensions after ignition. Alongside their non-corrosive Boxer primers, that makes this ammo’s cases perfect for handloaders. -
Hornady Frontier 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 500 Rounds
$239.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU FR1005 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255715238 Cost Per Round 48¢ per round Captain Kirk said space is the final frontier. Well, we’ve got an even better kind of frontier in our warehouse: Hornady Frontier. This 223 Rem ammo features the Nebraskan company’s high-quality bullets, and it is loaded in the heart of Missouri at the feds’ own Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.
Hornady’s full metal jacket projectile is nothing out of the ordinary – just an aerodynamic bolt of brass-jacketed lead, which hits a velocity of 3,240 fps out of a 24” barrel and doesn’t become slower than the speed of sound until about 700 yards. If you zero in at 100 yards, then the bullet’s trajectory should peak about 1/2” above the bore line before reaching the target.
This ammo’s military-grade cases aren’t reloaded. They were drawn, tapered, cut and annealed at Lake City’s own factory. The cases weren’t polished there, however, which is why the brass is darker around its neck and shoulder. No old primers here! Just the noncorrosive Boxers that’ll keep your rifle silky smooth. -
PMC Battle Pack 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ - 1000 Rounds
$489.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223A-BP Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50741569060078 Cost Per Round 49¢ per round This case of 1,000 rounds in .223 Remington comes packaged in five convenient "battle packs" of 200 rounds each. These packs are individually sealed in plastic for easy transportation and long-term storage. An excellent choice for fans of the AR-15 and other .223/5.56 NATO rifles!
Each cartridge in this case fires a 55 grain full metal jacket bullet. Expect performance similar to M193 ball ammunition and good medium-range accuracy with minimal felt recoil.
PMC ammo is loaded in South Korea by Poongsan, a large munitions manufacturer best known in that country for supplying the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.
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Winchester USA 223 Rem 62 Grain FMJ - 20 Rounds
$15.85
$9.85
Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 62 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU USA223R3 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892213135 Cost Per Round 49.2¢ per round Winchester "white box" ammunition is a staple range load for many shooters due to its affordability and solid performance. These .223 Remington cartridges are ideal for AR-15s and other .223/5.56 NATO rifles.
Each cartridge in this 20-round box fires a heavy 62 grain full metal jacket bullet at 3,100 feet per second. While this is not mil-spec ammo, it produces ballistics virtually identical to those of M855 military ball.
Winchester ammo is loaded in Oxford, Mississippi using non-corrosive primers and reloadable brass cases.
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CBC 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ M193 – 50 Rounds
$24.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer CBC Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No Cost Per Round 49.7¢ per round If you look up “CBC,” then you’ll see that it’s some kind of Canadian propaganda machine. Don’t worry! This ammo isn’t made by them. It’s made by Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos, which is one of the world’s biggest ammo producers – an absolute juggernaut, whose subsidiary Magtech is extremely popular among budget-conscious shooters nationwide.
Some 5.56x45 ammo is really fancy: match grade, and loaded with bullets that have precision-drawn jackets and form-fitted lead cores. This is M193 spec ammo: the exact opposite, which is loaded with regular old target-grade full metal jackets. These rounds’ FMJs can’t undergo terminal expansion. They also can’t move a magnet, because they are absolutely and completely devoid of ferrous metals.
Despite its military designation, this M193 ammo isn’t surplus. It’s new, unblemished, noncorrosive, and adorned with never-before-chambered brass cases. They’re reloadable, and we’ll even sell you the component bullets you need for the job! -
Winchester USA 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$498.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU WM1931000 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 020892225084 Cost Per Round 49.9¢ per round Is your AR-15 ready for the range? How about a real emergency – the kind that only canned goods, candles, and brass-cased ammo can carry you through? So long as your firearm is chambered for 5.56x45 and you like thinking ahead, this case of ammo by Winchester is a much-needed addition to your stockpile.
This is just about the most elemental ammo you could have on hand. Each cartridge is faithfully loaded according to M193 specifications, with a full metal jacket bullet to prevent feeding issues and accelerated barrel leading. You won’t get expansion out of an FMJ, but you’ll still get the kind of terminal ballistics that prove so effective for home defense. At 55 grains this round’s bullet reliably achieves a muzzle velocity in the range of 3,180 fps. That’ll treat you to the satisfyingly flat trajectory you need to thread distant targets.
Winchester’s USA ammo features newly forged brass cases, sensitive and non-corrosive Boxer primers for reloadability, and of course clean-burning powder. Don’t look for any steel in this nonmagnetic ammo – you won’t find it!Customer Reviews
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Good price excellent price with the rebate
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Good price for a case of 556 with the rebate is was an excellent price.
Came in box of 1000 loose roundsReview by Jamie (Posted on 10/16/2023)
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Winchester USA 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$499.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU WM193500 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892228337 Cost Per Round 50¢ per round We dream of a world … a perfect world, where no AR-15 enthusiast ever has to go without the 5.56x45 ammo they need for training, target shooting, plinking and crisis preparation. Unfortunately, that perfect world may never come to be. But have we lost heart? Never! Because so long as Winchester loads 5.56, any shooter can stock up in a big way.
You could join the Army if you wanted M193 spec ammo, but Winchester has made getting your hands on it slightly easier. These rounds are topped off with full metal jackets: each 55 grains, and due to attain a muzzle velocity of 3,180 fps in conjunction with a 20” barrel. The nonmagnetic flat base bullet’s 0.250 G1 BC reflects its ability to reach a 200-yard zero in less than one quarter of one second, and then drop by -7.38” at 300 yards. That flat trajectory is just one of the reasons why so many folks love and swear by the good ol’ five-five-six.
Winchester doesn’t shine up this reloadable ammo’s brass cases after annealing them. That just means you can see the discoloration which proves they were properly heat-treated. Throw in Winchester’s corrosion-free Boxer primers, and you’re in for a real smooth ride.
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Federal American Eagle 223 Rem 62 Grain FMJ-BT - 500 Rounds
$254.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 62 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU AE223N Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50029465093483 Cost Per Round 51¢ per round These .223 Remington rounds from Federal utilize many of the features that go into premium 5.56x45mm milspec rounds but without the increased cost. Each round is built using a reloadable brass casing mated to a non-corrosive Boxer primer via solid seating and primer sealant; this compound prevents moisture from penetrating through to reach the clean-burning propellant. The casings are also firmly crimped to the toothed cannelure of each bullet to prevent setback and optimize reliability.
The projectile used in this cartridge design is a non-penetrating, 62 grain full metal jacket boat tail (FMJ-BT) bullet that is not attracted to a magnet. The rear curvature of the FMJ-BT shape resists drag and is less susceptible to in-flight shift. This combines with a well-studied 62 grain weight to provide shooters with accurate and predictable ballistic performance. Federal's American Eagle line is intended to be a low-cost plinking solution that doesn't skip out on quality enhancements.
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PMC Battle Pack 5.56x45mm 55 Grain FMJ M193 - 1000 Rounds
$509.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU 5.56X-BP Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20741569010607 Cost Per Round 51¢ per round Look no further for affordable mil-spec ammo for your AR-15! These 5.56 NATO cartridges from PMC come packaged in a bulk priced case of 1,000. Each case contains five "battle packs" of 200 rounds each. These packs are sealed in lightweight, weather-resistant plastic for easy transportation and storage.
Each round in this case of 1,000 follows the M193 specification, firing a 55 grain full metal jacket bullet at 3,240 feet per second.
PMC brand ammunition is manufactured by South Korean defense contractor Poongsan, one of the largest suppliers to the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. It uses non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases.
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Winchester USA Target 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$509.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU W223K Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50020892213116 Cost Per Round 51¢ per round You didn’t put together the world’s sweetest AR-15 rifle just because you want to show it off to your buddies. No – you actually want to fire the thing as well, which is why you need no less than one full case of Winchester’s famous white label ammo. These range loads are made in Illinois and ready to deliver the consistent performance you need for any kind of recreational target shooting. Good to have in store for an ugly situation as well!
This cartridge is equipped with a 55 grain bullet. At that weight it’s able to leave an rifle barrel at a velocity of 3,240 fps, just like the U.S. Armed Forces’ equivalent M193 round. The aerodynamic bullet achieves a 0.274 ballistic coefficient, so it won’t even have to rise by 6” when you’re aiming for the 300-yard target line!
Although this round’s bullet is capable of fragmenting apart into shrapnel as it pierces soft tissue, the non-expanding FMJ is typically favored for plinking and training. This is a steel-free bullet, so you’re A-OK to take it to ranges which prohibit magnetic ammo. The bullet’s resilient jacket resists deformation and jamming during feeding, and its full cannelure wards off setback in the magazine.
USA label ammo has new and durable brass cases. You’ll notice they’re gray around their shoulders, but that’s just the natural result of fortifying heat-treatment. These rounds’ non-corrosive Boxer primers make them repeatedly reloadable! -
Winchester USA 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 600 Rounds
$309.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 600 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU W223150 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892224995 Cost Per Round 51.6¢ per round Marksmanship is a depreciable skill. You’re either making yours better through regular target practice, or you’re letting it get worse by slacking off.
We’d never accuse you of being a slacker, of course. Look how diligently you’re reading the product descriptions on Widener's – the mark of a real go-getter. We like your style! That’s why we’ll feel proud when we ship you 600 rounds of Winchester’s high-quality 223 Rem range ammunition.
This is just about the most vanilla 223 you could invest your hard-earned money in. It’s loaded with standard 55 grain full metal jacket projectiles: nonmagnetic, non-expanding, and perched above the clean-burning propellant charges they need to clear muzzle at a rate of 3,240 fps (20” bbl). We estimate this round’s FMJ’s G1 ballistic coefficient at 0.274, which stands for a 250-yard trajectory that climaxes around 3.5” above the bore line.
Winchester’s USA series ammo is loaded with primo reloadable cases. If you’re not accustomed to seeing military grade brass, then you may wonder if this ammo’s cases are discolored because they were previously reloaded. They were not. They just weren’t polished up for better cosmetics after they were heat-treated for added suppleness. -
Winchester USA 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ – 500 Rounds
$264.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU WM193500 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892228320 Cost Per Round 53¢ per round Guns would still exist in a perfect world. In fact, there’d be even more of them. And so long as we’re dreaming, there would also be free 500-round boxes of Winchester 5.56x45 ammunition given away at every gas station, liquor store and donut shop. Fortunately, until that perfect world exists, you’ll still be able to find plenty of 500-round boxes of Winchester 5.56x45 right here on Widener’s. (It just won’t be free.)
This is simple and true range ammunition, made by the same company which manages the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant on the behalf of the U.S. government. It’s M193 spec, which is only to say that it is loaded with the classic 55 grain full metal jacket bullet. Once that 0.250 G1 BC FMJ accelerates to a velocity of 3,180 fps (the rate at which it exits a 20” barrel), its trajectory only has to rise by 5.2” before hitting a 300-yard target. (If you’ve got 1.5” high sights, that is.)
Each round in this big box is loaded with a military-grade Boxer primer (noncorrosive) and new brass case (reloadable). Winchester didn’t shine the cases’ necks and shoulders up after annealing them, thus providing visual proof that they were created properly. -
Magtech 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ M193 – 50 Rounds
$26.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Magtech Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU 556A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 754908200313 Cost Per Round 53.7¢ per round This mil-spec ammunition from Magtech follows the M193 specification and delivers the same ballistics as many other 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington loads manufactured to this standard. Each cartridge in this box of 50 fires a 55 grain full metal jacket bullet at a muzzle velocity of 3,240 feet per second.
Magtech ammunition is loaded in Brazil and uses non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases. An excellent choice for target shooting with AR-15s and other rifles in this popular caliber.
Like all M193 ball ammo, these cartridges have visible annealing marks on the brass to indicate that the round has been assembled properly. These marks are often polished out of commercial ammo for purely cosmetic reasons.
Customer Reviews
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I have been extremely pleased with your service
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Yes, I will recommend you folks to others
Review by Bill Miller (Posted on 3/22/2021)
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Hornady Frontier 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 50 Rounds
$26.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU FR1005 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255715231 Cost Per Round 53.7¢ per round Here’s the problem: You ain’t got no 223 Rem ammo.
Here’s the solution: Hornady Frontier 223 Rem ammo!
Hornady is one of America’s most highly respected bullet artisans. Their projectiles are prized by handloading enthusiasts across the country – but you don’t have to be a handloader to make good use of them. Here’s your chance to appreciate Hornady’s high-quality full metal jacket in action, right out of the box!
This cartridge’s 55 grain FMJ is nonmagnetic, smooth-feeding, aerodynamic, and not much else. It’s ideal for target shooting and other scenarios where terminal expansion would provide no real advantage. An FMJ won’t deliver quite as dramatic terminal ballistics as a V-MAX or other similar polymer-tipped projectile, but it’s still plenty effective for tagging small game. Shoot that pesky porcupine before it can get to your poor, innocent dog!
This ammo is loaded by the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant – same outfit that makes most of the small arms materiel for the U.S. Armed Forces. Noncorrosive Boxer primers. Factory-fresh brass cases, which weren’t polished after they were heat-treated and are therefore darker-colored around their necks and shoulders. Hornady recorded this round’s muzzle velocity and 0.243 G1 BC with a 24” test barrel.
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PMC Battle Pack 223 Remington 55 Grain FMJ-BT – 200 Rounds
$109.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223A-BP Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 741569060073 Cost Per Round 54.9¢ per round This PMC 223 Remington Battle Pack is great choice for range training or target practice. Newly manufactured, the rounds are packed with full metal jacket boat-tail projectiles and have a muzzle velocity of 2,300 fps. These bullets were designed for more stable flight and increased accuracy.
PMC, a Korean manufacturer, has work diligently to produce quality ammo. Because of this, there products have become extremely popular with American gun owners, looking for high quality ammo on a budget. PMC it a great go-to ammo for all of you training needs. -
Winchester USA 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ M193 – 200 Rounds
$109.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU WM193200 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 020892224421 Cost Per Round 54.9¢ per round Winchester’s USA line of ammunition is the gold standard for high volume shooting and any kind of range training, and it’s loaded right in Illinois. Order this ammo whether you have an AR-15, M16, M4, FN CAL, FAMAS, HK33, HK43, Galil or any other rifle chambered for 5.56x45 and you’re going to have a good time!
M193 ammo is ideal for the rifle range. This round’s 55 grain FMJ projectile is nonmagnetic, non-expanding, and sleek and balanced enough to consistently achieve a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.271. The bullet’s jacket is outfitted with a cannelure, which helps to preserve accuracy as the bullet avoids shifting back in the case mouth under the force of recoil.
We cater to a lot of handloaders here, so we’re always happy to offer ammo with reloadable cases. This ammo’s brass cases haven’t been polished, so you can still see their annealing marks – proof they’re manufactured to hold up under pressure. This ammo has non-corrosive Boxer primers. -
PMC X-TAC XP193 5.56x5mm 55 Grain FMJ-BT – 20 Rounds
$11.15Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type indoor range shooting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU 5.56X Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 741569010115 Cost Per Round 55.7¢ per round Load up your magazines with a few boxes of this high quality XP193 5.56mm ammo from PMC. XP193 from PMC's X-TAC line follows the same specification as military-grade M193 ammo and comes at a low cost for all shooters to enjoy. Zero in peace knowing that your rifle will follow proven ballistic tables that have been in circulation for decades.
These cartridges come 20 to a box and feature reloadable brass casings that have been annealed at the neck and shoulder for strength and longevity. The cases are fitted with non-corrosive Boxer primers which are pressed in with red primer sealant for moisture protection. The casings are also crimped around every 55 grain bullet's toothed cannelure in order to prevent bullet setback from repeated loading and unloading. 55 grain full metal jacket (FMJ) bullets are a commercial standard for the caliber and will function and fly great out of the widest range of ARs, SCARs, Mini-14s, and other 5.56x45mm chambered rifles with varying barrel lengths and twists.
PMC ammunition is sourced from South Korea and carries a great reputation for consistent quality due to experience producing ammo for NATO militaries. Their ammunition is great for matches, classes, and zeroing and is well known for being quite inexpensive relative to its M193 specification.
Customer Reviews
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Highly Recommend
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I have never had any malfunctions with this ammo and I would highly recommend. I chronographed this ammo and the velocity was consistent. That is the reason why I use this ammo for 3-Gun and 2-Gun Competitions. This PMC ammo is clean, accurate and has good quality control standards.
Review by Mike (Posted on 4/23/2023)
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WPA Military Classic 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ - 20 Rounds
$11.25Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Wolf Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Steel Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU MC22355FMJ Primer Type Berdan Magnetic Yes UPC Barcode 645611300783 Cost Per Round 56.2¢ per round Inexpensive and reliable, Wolf ammunition is a great choice for shooters looking to maximize their dollar at the range. These .223 Remington cartridges work well in AR-15s, Mini-14s, and a variety of other .223/5.56 NATO rifles.
Each cartridge in this 20-round box propels a 55 grain full metal jacket bullet at 3,130 feet per second. This load's external ballistics are comparable to those of M193 ball ammo.
This ammunition is made in Russia using non-corrosive Berdan primers and non-reloadable steel cases with friction-reducing polymer coatings.
Wolf Ammo has recently told customers to not use their 223 Rem ammo in any Smith & Wesson M&P 15 rifles. We highly recommend you follow their warning until you hear otherwise.
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PMC Battle Pack 5.56x45mm 55 Grain FMJ M193 - 200 Rounds
$113.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU 5.56X-BP Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 741569010603 Cost Per Round 56.9¢ per round This sealed pack of 200 cartridges in 5.56 NATO is a convenient choice for long-term storage and easy transportation to the range. These rounds follow the M193 specification and are great for AR-15s and similar rifles.
Each round in this pack fires a 55 grain full metal jacket bullet at 3,240 feet per second from a 24-inch barrel.
PMC ammunition is loaded in South Korea using non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases. As mil-spec products, these rounds have visible annealing marks on their cases.
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Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm 55 Grain HP Match – 500 Rounds
$284.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point (HP) Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU FR240 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255711476 Cost Per Round 57¢ per round Frontiersmen didn’t have the luxury of hauling along a variety of ammunition to best suit them whether they were hunting, defending themselves, practicing their aim, or just shooting old bottles. In that spirit Hornady offers their Frontier line, a versatile line of ammunition that you can count on to perform to matter how you would choose to utilize it.
This 5.56x45mm cartridge was created according to US Military specifications at the hallowed Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, which has been in near continuous operation since it first opened in 1941. It features a select and reloadable brass casing as well as a military grade propellant and Boxer primer. This round’s 55 grain Match projectile is highly accurate, and that it’s a hollow point means it sports the terminal performance you can bank on to drop varmints or other small game. Invest in these 500 rounds and enjoy seamlessly transitioning from one type of shooting to another. -
PMC 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ - 20 Rounds
$11.55- Buy 5 at $10.25 /each and save
Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 741569060080 Cost Per Round 51.2¢ to 57.7¢ per round PMC's .223 Remington has become one of the most popular rounds in the country. Used for target shooting and competition, this bullet is now a common sight in the fields and target ranges of America. Thanks to a superior design that has its roots in military use, the .223 Remington delivers precision, power, and speed.
With this box of .223 Remington ammunition, you’ll get 20 cartridges that use full metal jacket bullets. The 55-grain projectiles give you superior accuracy and reliability, and they not only have outstanding muzzle speed, they also maintain downrange precision and reliability.
Thanks to a detailed design and quality control process, PMC is one of the most trusted names in ammunition. They use top-notch brass casing and outstanding primers in their rounds, and all of their ammo is completely reloadable, making them a favorite among reloading enthusiasts. All of their ammo is made to the standards of either the SAAMI or U.S. military.
Customer Reviews
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Highly Recommend
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PMC has very good quality control standards. This is very noticeable when you compare their ammo to other well known manufactures. PMC is clean, reliable and can easily be reloaded. I would highly recommend this ammo for the first time buyer to the more advanced tactical classes. I currently use this ammo for 3Gun Competitions and have shot out to 600 yards. I will definitely continue to buy this ammo.
Review by Mike (Posted on 4/18/2023)
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Hornady Frontier 223 Rem 55 Grain HP Match – 500 Rounds
$289.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point (HP) Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU FR140 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 190255711346 Cost Per Round 58¢ per round Frontier ammunition is loaded for Hornady by the U.S. government’s own Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri. It’s high quality stuff – especially when Hornady arms it with their superior HP Match projectiles!
This round’s 55 grain hollow point is not designed to expand as it penetrates soft tissue. The narrow opening in its nose indicates that the bullet’s swaged lead core is perfectly form-fitted to its jacket, where it was poured into place. The HP Match’s evenly distributed core is complemented by Hornady’s signature AMP jacket, which is a virtually perfectly concentric copper shell.
This balanced bullet is also extremely aerodynamic. Its graceful secant ogive geometry gives way to a ballistically efficient boat tail. When the bullet is fired through a 24” barrel to achieve a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.254, its velocity remains at least Mach 2 until it reaches the 275-yard line!
This ammo’s uniform brass cases ensure smooth cycling through any bolt-action or semi-auto, and its matched primers and propellant serve up consistent recoil and ballistics. One 500 round case is divided among 25 boxes, so you can pass some along to your range pals (but you won’t want to). -
Federal American Eagle 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ – 500 Rounds
$290.00Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU AE193 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50004544703910 Cost Per Round 58¢ per round Don’t spend hours debating which 5.56x45 ammo is perfect for your big upcoming range day. Choose what countless other shooters already consider to be their tried-and-true go-to. You can never go wrong with Federal Premium American Eagle!
This is essentially M193 ammunition – i.e. the number one choice for target shooting, thanks in large part to its economical 55 grain full metal jacket bullet. That FMJ’s features? A solid lead core. A nonmagnetic copper-alloy jacket. A cannelure to prevent recoil from shifting the it around in the case mouth. A 0.246 G1 ballistic coefficient that prevents it from undergoing transonic destabilization until nearly 700 yards!
You can plainly see that this ammo’s new, reloadable brass cases were made right. They still bear a little discoloration around their necks – indication they were annealed at the factory. Like all of Federal’s high-quality American-made ammunition, these rounds’ primers and powder charges are carefully paired to promote unerring cycling, undeviating recoil, and consistent accuracy. -
PMC X-TAC M855 5.56x45mm 62 Grain FMJ – 20 Rounds
$11.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 62 Grain Bullet Type Penetrator Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU 5.56K Primer Type Boxer Magnetic Yes UPC Barcode 741569010122 Cost Per Round 59.2¢ per round Get a solid zero on your milspec AR using the ammo it was made to shoot with these M855 style 62 grain Green Tip rounds from PMC's X-TAC line; this line is known for following NATO specification to the letter. These 62 grain Light-Armor Penetrating (LAP) rounds work well with the most popular 1:9, 1:8, and 1:7 barrel twists of your favorite 5.56x45mm rifles. The bullets feature toothed cannelures that the manufacturer crimps to in order to prevent bullet setback. The cartridges are also constructed from reloadable, annealed brass casings and non-corrosive Boxer primers set in with sealant which keeps moisture from reaching the inside of the case.
PMC sources this ammo from South Korea where it is produced on the same time-proven machines that make ammo for the Korean military as well as for NATO territories. Many U.S. shooters love PMC ammo for its reliability, high quality construction, and affordable cost.
Customer Reviews
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NOT for Indoor Ranges or Steel Targets
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You can NOT shoot this ammo at an indoor range or steel targets because this ammo was made to penetrate steel. This ammo was clean, accurate and I have never had any malfunctions. I chronographed this ammo and the velocity was consistent. I would highly recommend and this brass is great for reloading, so make sure to collect it.
Review by Mike (Posted on 4/23/2023)
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Sellier & Bellot 223 Rem 55 Grain SP – 20 Rounds
$11.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Sellier & Bellot Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Soft-Point (SP) Use Type varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU SB223B Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 754908510054 Cost Per Round 59.2¢ per round Sellier and Bellot has been around since 1825 and has since been credited with mastery over dependable ammo components and quality cartridge assembly. As such, these affordable .223 Remington rounds will make a great choice for feeding your custom AR, stock Mini-14, or any appropriately chambered rifle in between. Each round is put together using a reloadable brass casing that has been checked over for proper dimensions for strength. The case hosts a non-corrosive Boxer primer which sends a spark to a clean-burning measure of propellant.
Each round utilizes a 55-grain soft point projectile which is weighted to match numerous training loads for both .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm; this allows shooters to use a preestablished zero while enjoying fairly comfortable recoil while hunting. The soft point bullet has a bare lead nose which expands upon impact with a target, causing the round to flatten out its tip for calculated yawing and slight tumbling.
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Hornady Frontier 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 500 Rounds
$304.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU FR100 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255711261 Cost Per Round 61¢ per round If you’ve got an AR-15, then you know how quickly the little thing can gobble up ammo. Keeping it in good supply of the stuff can be a challenge -- it’s not uncommon for an AR-15 owner to feel like a mother bird that has to perpetually stick worms down its fledgling’s gullet. When you need high quality rounds, you can always bank on Hornady. The old Nebraskan master has one of the tightest quality assurance protocols that we know about, and that really shows in their products’ consistently great performance.
This 223 Rem cartridge has a 55 grain projectile. The bullet’s jacket is drawn extremely concentrically, which along with its fast 3,240 fps muzzle velocity assures a flat and accurate trajectory. This bullet’s jacket further serves to promote certain feeding through a semi-automatic, and to prevent rapid fouling within the bore as well. This round’s military grade primer and propellant both burn clean to preserve a rifle’s action, and its brand new brass casing is ready for multiple trips across the reloading bench. -
Winchester USA 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ M193 – 20 Rounds
$12.25Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU WM193K Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892201880 Cost Per Round 61.2¢ per round Twenty rounds. One magazine. This single box of 5.56x45 ammunition by Winchester is all you need to demonstrate your mastery of your AR-15 rifle – or save the day.
Winchester didn’t make this ammo for the military, but they did make it to the military’s M193 specifications. That means it has the 5.56’s traditional 55 grain FMJ bullet, which has a solid lead core and hard copper alloy jacket. This type of bullet is most popular for target shooting, although it’s not at all unsuitable for self-defense (it’s just not as effective as an expanding bullet like a soft point or polymer tip). This smooth-feeding bullet also features a cannelure, which keeps it right where it’s meant to be seated in its case.
That case is made of solid brass and has never before seen the light of day. You can see where its neck and shoulder were annealed, which is a heat-treatment process that makes brass more elastic. That’s why this ammo’s cases expand so reliably to seal the chamber during ignition, and also why they make great reloading components. This ammo is both nonmagnetic and non-corrosive for versatile and clean performance. -
PMC Bronze Hunting 223 Rem 55 Grain SP - 800 Rounds
$498.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Soft-Point (SP) Use Type hunting boar, hunting whitetail deer, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 800 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223SP Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode R0708202422499 Cost Per Round 62.4¢ per round Soft point cartridges are an economical yet highly effective choice for bringing down various types of game. This .223 Remington ammo from PMC is no exception, excelling in the field against coyote, hogs, and other animals due to its excellent expansion potential.
Each round in this bulk-priced case of 800 fires a 55 grain projectile. If your optics are sighted in with M193 ball or another comparable range load, you'll be able to use this load to hunt with little to no adjustment!
PMC ammo is made in South Korea using non-corrosive Boxer primers and brass cases.
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PMC Battle Pack Green Tip XTAC 5.56x45mm 62 Grain FMJ - 120 Rounds
$74.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 62 Grain Bullet Type Penetrator Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 120 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU 5.56K-BP Primer Type Boxer Magnetic Yes UPC Barcode 741569010610 Cost Per Round 62.4¢ per round Whether you are a soldier training for combat or a civilian prepping for the worst, military grade green tip ammo is never a bad option. PMC is inexpensive but incorporates high quality control and stringent standards in their product manufacturing, bringing you great ammo with an affordable price tag.
With PMC's combat proven Battle Pack, XTAC, 5.56x45mm rounds in your rifle, train away at the range or blast pumpkins to kingdom come. Manufactured by South Korea's military supplier, these reloadable, 62 grain, FMJ rounds are just what you need for precise and cheap shooting.
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Remington UMC 223 Rem 55 Grain MC - 20 Rounds
$12.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Remington Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU L223R3 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 47700067001 Cost Per Round 64.2¢ per round Remington UMC ammo is a popular choice for range use due to its low cost and reliable performance. Grab a few of these 20-round boxes of .223 Remington ammo for your AR-15 or other .223/5.56 NATO rifle.
Each round in this box of 20 propels a 55 grain full metal jacket (also known as metal case) bullet to a muzzle velocity of 3,240 feet per second. This ammo is virtually identical to mil-spec M193 ball in external ballistics--a plus if you shoot with optics.
UMC (Union Metallic Cartridge) ammo is loaded in Lonoke, Arkansas using non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases.
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Federal American Eagle 223 Rem 75 Grain TMJ – 20 Rounds
$12.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 75 Grain Bullet Type Total Metal Jacket (TMJ) Use Type indoor range shooting, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU AE223T75 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 604544625615 Cost Per Round 64.2¢ per round No matter how you like to shoot, this 223 Rem cartridge by Federal is going to make you a happy shooter indeed! Its bullet is a TMJ -- no, not the painful jaw disorder, but a total metal jacket! Such a jacket prevents ignition from evaporating the bullet’s core, so if you’re taking your AR-15 indoors this round’s a good investment in your lungs’ health. The bullet is also heavy for its caliber, which means if you shoot long distance you’ll enjoy shots that better resist wind drift as well. Good for a rainy day, and good for a nice day too!
Federal Eagle ammo is massively popular among enthusiasts who like to get as much value for their hard earned money as they’re able to. Federal knows brass inside and out, so they’ve precision formed these rounds’ casings to be uniform, sturdy, and perfectly reloadable. These rounds’ consistent primers are both sensitive and non-corrosive, which will make shooting satisfying without taking a big toll on your rifle’s integrity. -
Armscor USA 223 Rem 55 Grain PSP – 20 Rounds
$12.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Armscor Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Pointed Soft-Point (PSP) Use Type home defense, plinking at the range, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU AC223-2N Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 812285021898 Cost Per Round 64.2¢ per round There’s a natural order to things. You need 223 Rem ammo. Widener’s sends you 223 Rem ammo. Don’t disrupt the laws of reality. Order as many boxes of Armscor USA as you like!
Armscor hasn’t done anything strange or unlikeable with this ammo. It just works. This round’s 55 grain bullet hits 3,100 fps muzzle velocity (out of a test barrel of unspecified length) and proceeds to use its low-drag spitzer profile to promote a flat trajectory and high downrange energy retention. The bullet contains zero steel, so you can use it to tap targets at any indoor range on the map.
The bullet will exhibit its greatest value if you use it for hunting smaller game or home defense. As a pointed soft point, it’s armed with the unjacketed lead tip which produces rapid expansion (and probably a little shrapnel as well). It’s the most affordable style of hunting bullet, and an exceedingly effective one at that!
New brass! Noncorrosive primers! The option to handload! It’s all in a day’s work for this American-made SAAMI spec 223 Rem ammunition. -
Winchester Universal Game & Target 223 Rem 55 Grain BTHP – 20 Rounds
$12.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT) Use Type plinking at the range, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU U223HP55 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 020892233171 Cost Per Round 64.2¢ per round On some days, you shoot targets. On others, varmints. Despite this, you use only one kind of 223 Rem ammunition. How is this possible? Because you’re tuned in to Winchester Universal Game & Target!
This is Winchester’s usual white box ammo, loaded with the same noncorrosive primers, low-residue powder, and virgin brass (which you can reload with the right bullets) that marksmen trust across the country. But its bullets are no mere full metal jackets. They are boat tail hollow points!
Don’t get any wrong ideas about these rounds’ 55 grain nonmagnetic projectiles. They’re not built for terminal expansion – but thanks to their velocity-conserving tapered bases, well-balanced lead cores, and low-drag frontal profiles, they excel at holding flat trajectories and reaching their destinations with ample striking power. The thin-jacketed non-mushrooming BTHP is less than ideal for deer or other medium game, but it’s more than enough for a smaller, less rugged forest scamp! -
Prvi Partizan 223 Rem 55 Grain SP - 1000 Rounds
$644.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Prvi Partizan Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Soft-Point (SP) Use Type hunting whitetail deer, plinking at the range, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU PP223S Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 8605003813552 Cost Per Round 64.5¢ per round The 223 Remington has been around for just over fifty years and is one of the most widely used rounds around the world. Due to its light weight, high speed, and low recoil, it is used extensively in law enforcement, military, and civilian service. Whether you want to hunt, protect your property, get rid of varmints, compete in a shooting match, or plink around, the 223 Rem is just the round you need.
Prvi Partizan is one of the best ammunition companies in Eastern Europe. Founded in 1928, PPU is well known for producing high quality products, many of which are vintage and hard to find calibers. These 55 grain, soft point, brass cased, boxer primed rounds fire at 3248 feet per second and have the perfect speed, expansion, and accuracy you need for the range or hunting applications. Pick up this 1000 round case today!
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Winchester Universal Game & Target 223 Rem 62 Grain Open Tip – 20 Rounds
$13.25Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 62 Grain Bullet Type Open Tip Use Type plinking at the range, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU U223HP62 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 020892233195 Cost Per Round 66.2¢ per round Look! On Wideners.com! It’s great 223 Rem ammo for target shooting! No, wait – it’s actually great 223 Rem ammo for varmint hunting! NO! It turns out it is both! It’s Winchester Universal Game & Target!!!
This cartridge’s open tip bullet is designed to do one thing: follow the most predicable trajectory from muzzle to target as possible. That’s why it has a nose cavity, which allowed Winchester to insert a balanced, form-fitted core within its jacket. That plus the open tip’s jacketed base (which prevents deformation of the core during ignition) and 62 grain weight (which grants more mass and resultant momentum) spell real accurate performance no matter your pursuit.
The open tip will probably break apart if it hits flesh at high velocity, but its bag of tricks does not include terminal expansion. That’s why it’s good for small game but not whitetail or African elephant.
Winchester’s fine ammo cannot attract a magnet or cause corrosion. It is also loaded with quality propellant that doesn’t needlessly gunk up a semi-auto. It is also loaded with strong brass which will definitely make you happy if you must compulsively handload every case you get your hands on. -
Hornady Frontier 5.56x45 68 Grain BTHP Match – 500 Rounds
$339.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 68 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT) Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU FR310 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255711605 Cost Per Round 68¢ per round Hornady teamed up with the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant to create this 5.56x45 Frontier cartridge. That means you get to benefit from the work of one of the finest military-grade ammunition producers in the whole world! This round’s brass casing is top notch stuff, the kind you can depend on to cycle efficiently and be of great value time and time again at your reloading bench. Lake City’s state of the industry loading process yielded an intensely reliable primer and propellant charge for this round as well, and their intensive quality assurance protocol ensured that everything came together perfectly for your hungry rifle.
Hornady would never let anyone else make one of their bullets, though -- that’s their forte. As such this round’s 68 grain projectile features its maker’s signature AMP jacket, which has virtually zero variation in its concentricity, as well as a swaged lead core, ballistically efficient boat tail, and perfectly centered hollow point meplat. This is a bullet that begs to be used in a competition, although for the round’s price tag you won’t mind doing whatever you like with it! -
Winchester USA Target 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 20 Rounds
$13.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU W223K Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892213111 Cost Per Round 69.2¢ per round Winchester’s white box ammunition stands for consistent quality, reliable functionality, and American production values. So long as you have at least one rifle chambered for 5.56x45 or 223 Rem, you have every reason you need to order this bread and butter 223 Rem ammo.
Winchester loads this round with a 55 grain full metal jacket projectile. It’s as elemental as AR-15 bullets come thanks to its solid lead core, gilding metal jacket, and absence of steel or any other metals which would have attracted a magnet. The bullet’s 0.274 G1 BC enables it to retain half of its original velocity at 530 yards, so you can look forward to a flat trajectory no matter your target’s range. The bullet’s cannelure ensures it stays seated at the right depth so you can avoid a failure to feed.
Winchester’s nonmagnetic ammunition is also non-corrosive and clean-burning. Its brass cases are furthermore brand new. These particular rounds’ new production cases have been fortified via heat treatment, but the annealing marks weren’t subsequently buffed out at the factory.