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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Wolf 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ - 500 Rounds
$198.85
$192.85
Product 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 500 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Primer Type Berdan Magnetic Yes UPC Barcode 645611223662 Cost Per Round 38.6¢ per round Order this case of 223 ammo from WOLF and you’ll have 500 rounds that are perfect for the range. They use WOLF’s PolyFormance coating on the case to enhance smooth feeding and extraction, and have a full metal jacket, which results in less fouling in the barrel. The 55-grain bullet may not be the biggest available, but it delivers a muzzle velocity of 3,241 feet per second, making it one of the fastest rounds on the market. These rounds are packaged 20 rounds per box so with the full case you'll get 50 boxes total.
WOLF specializes in ammo for high-volume target shooters. They create affordable options for autoloading rifles and handguns, all without sacrificing performance and ballistics.
If you want a rifle cartridge that delivers tremendous speed with outstanding accuracy, then the .223 Remington should be at the top of your list. Although it has its roots in military service, this popular round is used for varmint hunting, target shooting, and competition. It’s one of the most popular cartridges for high-volume shooting, giving gun owners reliable performance and consistency.
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American Quality Ammunition 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 250 Rounds
$109.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer American Quality Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 250 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU N22355VP250 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 4806015501862 Cost Per Round 43.9¢ per round We gotta pose a serious question to you. Do you really need fancy packaging in order to enjoy your 223 Rem target ammo? If your answer is “I’m a simple kind of man or lady who can make do with most any kind of packaging, as a matter of fact,” then American Quality Ammunition’s big loose-packed box of 223 Rem ammo is going to appeal to your sensibilities in a big way.
This is real target shootin’ stuff, no two ways about it. You don’t need anything more technologically sophisticated than this round’s 55 grain full metal jacket if you just want to print holes around a bullseye (or inside the bullseye, if you’re really sharp).
The FMJ has a lead core and copper-alloy jacket: the two reasons why it can’t attract a magnet. It’s also got a cannelure to keep recoil from yanking it out of the case mouth. That very same bullet is suspended in the mouth of a new brass case, atop a nest of clean-burning powder with a noncorrosive Boxer primer to set events into motion. -
PMC 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ-BT – 1000 Rounds
$458.85
$439.85
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 44¢ 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 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 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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Federal American Eagle 223 Remington 55 Grain FMJ-BT – 500 Rounds
$234.85
$224.85
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 45¢ 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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Fiocchi 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$449.85Product 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 45¢ 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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Patriot Sports 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$449.85Product 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 45¢ 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! -
Hornady Frontier 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJBT – 1200 Rounds
$544.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady 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 1200 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU FR1015 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No Cost Per Round 45.4¢ per round Want to rain lead and copper down upon range targets using your AR-15, or any other 5.56x45 or 223 Remington rifle? Then we wish you the best of this if you haven’t got ammo: LUCK.
Want to make it rain the right way – with military-grade 223 Rem ammo made by Hornady? Then we’ll ship you 1,200 rounds of this: FRONTIER.
Hornady is most famous for making technologically advanced hunting and match bullets. They go the opposite direction when they load Frontier. These range loads are outfitted with 55 grain full metal jacket projectiles. Although well made, with uniformly heavy lead cores and nonmagnetic copper-alloy jackets, such FMJs are the simplest bullets a semi-automatic rifle can fire. Their boat tails improve the bullets’ long-range performance, as they help them hold on to more velocity and energy way downrange.
Don’t let those cases’ appearance lead you astray. Hornady Frontier ammunition is exclusively loaded with new brass. When you see discoloration, you’re only seeing where the brass was annealed (a heat treatment process which makes brass suppler, and cases more effective at sealing the chamber on ignition). This ammo’s visible annealing scars have zero impact on its performance or reloadability. -
Federal Black Pack 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 600 Rounds
$274.85Product 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 600 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU FC223BF Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50004544705747 Cost Per Round 45.8¢ per round Some of our customers will use this ammunition for complicated training exercises. Many more will fire it for the sake of pure fun. But do you know what those operators and plinkers share in common? They all love their Federal Black Packs!
Here’s your chance to top up on a case of four individual Black Packs: 150 rounds apiece, with no extra packaging to slow a shooter down. Each cartridge is topped off with a 55 grain full metal jacket projectile, which (A) is nonmagnetic, (B) attains 3,240 fps muzzle velocity in conjunction with a 24” barrel, and (C) delivers the flat trajectory and consistent accuracy that are appreciated regardless of which type of target shooting you’re into.
What does Federal Premium load in the snowy state of Minnesota? Reloadable virgin brass cases! Sensitive and completely noncorrosive Boxer primers! Fast-and-clean-burning propellant! And what does their Black Pack ammunition contain? Precisely those things. -
Hornady Frontier 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 200 Rounds
$92.85Product 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 46.4¢ 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! -
Magtech 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ M193 – 1000 Rounds
$489.85Product 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 49¢ 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. -
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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PMC X-TAC XM193 5.56x5mm 55 Grain FMJ-BT – 1000 Rounds
$494.85Product 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 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20741569010119 Cost Per Round 49.5¢ 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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Winchester USA 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 800 Rounds
$398.85Product 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 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU W223200 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892225039 Cost Per Round 49.9¢ per round Typewriters need ink. Semi-trucks need diesel. And high-volume target shooters need Winchester USA 223 Rem ammo by the case. These nonmagnetic, non-corrosive and brass-cased beauts are all your 5.56 or 223 rifle requires in order to start singing your favorite tune.
If this was a 5.56 round, then it would conform to the military's M193 specs to a T. Its 55 grain FMJ is loaded to a muzzle velocity of 3,240 fps, so it’s going to deliver recoil and ballistic performance that are really familiar to any AR-15 aficionado. Winchester’s FMJ has a cannelure to prevent setback in the magazine, as well as the uniformly distributed lead core and concentric copper alloy jacket that good accuracy both hinge upon.
A lot of people take a look at this ammo’s cases and wonder if it has been previously fired and reloaded. Not so! Winchester just saved time by not polishing the brass after fortifying it via heat treatment. A supple case promotes cleaner performance by expanding to seal off the chamber during ignition, and it reliably returns to its original dimensions so it can serve well at the reloading bench. -
Winchester Universal Game & Target 223 Rem 55 Grain BTHP – 1000 Rounds
$499.85Product 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 1000 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU U223HP55 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 020892233188 Cost Per Round 50¢ per round Winchester Universal Game & Target 223 Rem ammo isn’t designed for playing parcheesi and defending Minnesotan department stores from terrorist attacks. It’s designed for hunting small game and improving your marksmanship – or just having fun at the range!
No ho-hum old FMJ here. This round’s powered by a 55 grain boat tail hollow point, which leverages its form-fitted lead core and thin jacket to provide its shooter with a flatter, more standardized trajectory. The BTHP’s angled base reduces interference from wind drift and helps the bullet reach its target with more kinetic energy. The BTHP won’t widen out to inflict extra damage, although its meaty impact alone should prove enough to down any small game.
These rounds are loaded with Winchester’s usual target-grade Boxer primers and propellent as well as (potentially unpolished, but absolutely new regardless) brass cases. Save those. They are reloadable, and we’ll sell you the bullets you need to reload them! -
Winchester Universal Game & Target 223 Rem 62 Grain Open Tip – 1000 Rounds
$499.85Product 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 1000 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU U223HP62 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 00020892233201 Cost Per Round 50¢ per round You: looking for American-made 223 Rem ammo that will prepare you equally well for range shooting and varmint hunting.
Wideners.com: selling Winchester Universal Game & Target ammunition by the case.
Us: a match made in heaven.
Winchester loaded this multi-use cartridge with an accuracy-forward bullet. The 62 grain open tip may lack the capacity for terminal expansion, but its excellent accuracy (the product of its concentric copper shell, shielded base, and jacket-hugging lead core) makes it that much easier to put its 62 grains precisely where you want them to go. You’d do well to select a more appropriate bullet for deer, but the open tip is what burrowers and yotes fear.
This is Winchester’s white box ammo. It’s loaded in the USA with bullets that contain zero steel in their jackets or cores, as well as trustworthy Boxer primers and smooth-feeding brass. Those new cases are very much reloadable. Prove it by handloading them! -
Federal Black Pack 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 150 Rounds
$75.85Product 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 150 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU FC223BF Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 604544705744 Cost Per Round 50.6¢ per round We’d all love to go target shooting with top-shelf match-grade ammunition every day. Sadly, we’re all locked into the same reality where fancy things cost $$$.
But what if you could get away with only spending $$ – or possibly even just $ – and still have yourself a grand old time at the gun range? You can! And it’s easy. Just let us deliver some Federal Black Packs to your stoop.
This is essentially the 223 Rem version of 5.56 M193. Fifty-five grain projectile? Check. Full metal jacket? Check. Muzzle velocity of 3,240 fps (with reasonable give and take) out of a 24” barrel? Check. Truly a great combination for all-day range fun!
This noncorrosive ammo’s nonmagnetic FMJs will wallop varmints without fail, and they’ll tear themselves to pieces if they strike a threat at high velocity. Even so, we’d recommend a bullet that’s more fine tuned for defense if you’re defending the castle.
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Hornady Frontier 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ M193 – 500 Rounds
$254.85Product 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 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU FR200 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255711391 Cost Per Round 51¢ per round Are you looking for a military grade solution for all of your target shooting, plinking, and training needs? Then this rugged 5.56x45 cartridge from Hornady’s Frontier line of ammunition is ready for action. It is loaded at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, and accordingly all of its components are thoroughly up to snuff. You can make great use of this round’s rugged brass casing at your reloading bench, provided you’ve the means to deal with a military primer crimp. That’s hardly a problem if you know how to go about it.
This cartridge sports a 55 grain projectile. The gilded metal jacket wrapped around its lead alloy core hardens it substantially, allowing it to prevent lead fouling and penetrate most common targets on impact. The bullet’s concentric jacket and extremely fast muzzle velocity give it a nice, flat trajectory, the sort you could depend on to hit varmint-sized targets if you so wished. -
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 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ – 800 Rounds
$422.85
$409.85
Product 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 51.2¢ 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 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$514.85Product 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 W2231000 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892225060 Cost Per Round 51.5¢ per round Crack into a big box of 223 Rem ammo and start doing your best shooting! This bulk pack of 1,000 rounds comes all together in one big cardboard box. Open it once, and it’ll be as open as its ever going to get!
Winchester’s USA line of ammunition is an old favorite among shooting enthusiasts all across the country. This 223 cartridge delivers essentially identical performance to the U.S. military’s 5.56 M193 load. Its 55 grain bullet is loaded to a muzzle velocity of 3,240 fps, and as an FMJ it’s perfect for plinking, training and target shooting. This bullet’s jacket wears a cannelure that puts a stop to setback under recoil force, and it is completely nonmagnetic for range compliance purposes.
This reloadable ammo’s non-corrosive Boxer primers are socketed inside newly minted brass cases. You’ll notice the brass is darker around the case mouth – that’s just a harmless byproduct of the heat-treatment process Winchester uses to strengthen their cases, not the result of having been previously fired. -
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. -
PMC Stripper Clips in Ammo Can 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ-BT – 840 Rounds
$434.85Product 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 840 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223A (M/B) Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 741569060097 Cost Per Round 51.8¢ per round If you take your AR-15 to the range often, you've probably experienced the annoyance of loading magazines when you'd rather be shooting. This ammunition from PMC solves that problem! Each round in this case of 840 comes preloaded onto a 10-round stripper clip, making easy and fast to top off your mags.
Each round in this case fires a 55 grain full metal jacket boat tailed bullet at 3,200 feet per second. Although this is not mil-spec ammo, it has ballistics virtually identical to those of M193 ball.
This non-corrosive, brass-cased ammo comes packaged in a sturdy reusable steel can. It is made in South Korea by a large defense contractor that also supplies the South Korean armed forces.
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PMC X-TAC M855 5.56x45mm 62 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$518.85Product 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 51.9¢ 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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Hornady 223 Rem 55 Grain SP - 500 Rounds
$259.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Soft-Point (SP) Use Type home defense, hunting boar, hunting whitetail deer, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255802556 Cost Per Round 52¢ per round -
Hornady 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ-BT - 500 Rounds
$259.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady 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 80275 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255802754 Cost Per Round 52¢ per round This high grade .223 Remington ammunition from Hornady is an excellent choice for discerning shooters who want better performance than what typical range fodder can provide, but don't want to spend large amounts on match-grade ammo.
Each round in this case of 500 (split into 10 boxes of 50 rounds each) fires a 55 grain boat-tailed full metal jacket bullet at a muzzle velocity of 3,240 feet per second. This produces ballistics similar to M193 ball ammo.
Hornady ammo is loaded in Grand Island, Nebraska and uses non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases.
Customer Reviews
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Hornady X Wideners = Success
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This is my preferred ammo for everything 556. It seems to perform well out of ARs and bolt guns. I’ve taken coyotes and deer with it. Super accurate and affordable. Wideners will get it to you in a jiffy.
Review by Jake ThePictureTaker (Posted on 11/14/2025)
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PMC Battle Pack 5.56x45mm 55 Grain FMJ M193 - 1000 Rounds
$519.85Product 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 52¢ 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 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$519.85Product 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 52¢ 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 Target 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ M193 – 1000 Rounds
$519.85Product 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 52¢ 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. -
Federal American Eagle 223 Rem 62 Grain FMJ-BT - 500 Rounds
$264.85Product 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 53¢ 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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Hornady Frontier 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ M193 – 150 Rounds
$79.85Product 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 150 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU FR2015 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 090255712896 Cost Per Round 53.2¢ per round An AR-15 without 5.56x45 ammo is like a broken pencil – pointless. Keep your classic American rifle happy by ordering a box or two of Hornady’s Frontier ammo for it today!
Frontier label ammo is loaded for Hornady at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. They’re our military’s chief small arms ammo manufacturer, which makes this 5.56 ammo military spec. As an M193 round its 55 grain bullet is completely nonmagnetic – just a lead core and a copper jacket like a traditional FMJ should have. The bullet’s 0.243 G1 ballistic coefficient grants it the flat and accurate trajectory you want for target shooting over a wide range of distances.
This ammo’s military-grade cases have been annealed to give them greater strength. Lake City’s not overly concerned with cosmetics, which is why they didn’t bother to polish their new brass cases before loading them. Military cases also has primer pockets which require removal before you reload them.
This ammo has non-corrosive Boxer primers and clean-burning powder, so you can empty all 150 rounds in this box before you have to think about cleaning your firearm.Customer Reviews
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good stuff!!
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the ammo is good. my problem was the packaging. the semi weak packing could not withstand the the beating it received during transit. the box was busted open, exterior box partialy crushed (corner of box was repaired with tape) loose ammo kinda ****** me off
Review by charles (Posted on 6/21/2021)
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Fiocchi 5.56x45mm 55 Grain FMJBT M193 – 50 Rounds
$26.85Product 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 50 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU 556M193L Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 762344712062 Cost Per Round 53.7¢ per round This 5.56x45mm cartridge is from Fiocchi’s Shooting Dynamics line of ammunition, and accordingly will deliver high performance out of your rifle without breaking the bank. The Italian manufacturer pours intense quality into each of their rounds’ components, so this one’s factory fresh brass casing, sensitive and non-corrosive primer, and clean burning propellant are all poised to make your precious time at the range as rewarding as can be.
This is an M193 cartridge, the same type that is commonly issued for field use in the M16A1 rifle. Its lead alloy core is wrapped in a gilded metal jacket, so it can penetrate many types of common barriers and prevent excessive fouling from quickly impacting your firearm’s accuracy. This bullet further features a tapered base, and as the result is highly accurate courtesy of its flattened trajectory, ability to resist the influence of cross winds, and tendency to keep much of its velocity even after having flown far downrange. -
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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Winchester USA 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ – 600 Rounds
$327.85Product 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 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU WM193150 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892225015 Cost Per Round 54.6¢ per round This case of ammo contains exactly 600 bangs for your AR-15 rifle. Use those bangs to make yourself a better marksman at the range, or just to play around with your latest build in your backyard (assuming you live in the kind of place that tolerates backyard rifle use).
Winchester’s USA series 5.56x45 ammo is rudimentary – but that doesn’t mean it’s low-quality. Each cartridge in this case is loaded with a consistent 55 grain full metal jacket projectile, and achieves the 3,180 fps muzzle velocity a rifle needs to cycle reliably and spit out flat, accurate trajectories.
The FMJ will not expand inside of soft tissue, although its tendency to fragment following high-velocity impact would spell a difficult time for any threat you were forced to neutralize with this range ammo. This is nonmagnetic ammo: Those jackets are made of copper alloy, and their cores are solid lead.
Winchester’s new production ammo is loaded with non-corrosive Boxer-primed brass cases. These are not reloaded. They are discolored around their mouths, but that’s only because Winchester does not make their military grade cases pretty by polishing them. -
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. -
Federal American Eagle 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ – 500 Rounds
$274.85Product 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 55¢ 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 5.56x45 62 Grain FMJ M855 – 840 Rounds on Stripper Clips in Ammo Can
$464.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 62 Grain Bullet Type Penetrator Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 840 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU 5.56K (M855)(M/B) Primer Type Boxer Magnetic Yes UPC Barcode 741569010634 Cost Per Round 55.3¢ per round PMC serves two purposes: making ammo for the South Korean military, and making money for its South Korean stakeholders. This 5.56x45 ammo was created for the latter purpose. It’s brand new, noncorrosive, and ready to rock range targets’ socks off.
You can call it LAP, SS109, F1, or M855. It’s all essentially the same thing: loaded with a 62 grain full metal jacket that contains a half-steel core. Unlike SS109 or F1, this round’s LAP bullet wears the same green paint on its tip as the M855.
What’s the point of the steel tip? LAP: light armor piercing. The bullet’s hard tip isn’t guaranteed to bore through steel plate, although it is more effective at its intended application than conventional FMJ ball.
If you’re new to M855 (or any other variant of “penetrator” ammo), please understand that it’s (A) banned at many indoor ranges, and (B) destructive to steel targets. Most folks who prefer M855 appreciate the ballistic advantages of the heavier bullet weight, such as higher resistance to wind deflection.
Can’t hate packaging like this: 10 rounds per stripper clip, 14 stripper clips per bandolier, 6 bandoliers per military-grade M2A1 steel ammo can. Set it aside indefinitely – or open it right away, even if you just want to get your hands on the included spoon. -
Winchester USA 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 150 Rounds
$83.85Product 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 150 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU W223150 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892224988 Cost Per Round 55.9¢ per round You won’t catch us complaining about getting 150 rounds of 223 Rem to a single box. That’s enough so we can spend hours meticulously lining up sniper shots, and it’s also spot on for exactly five 30-round mag dumps. Winchester USA 223 really is good for both occasions.
This is basic ammo as far as your AR-15 is concerned, and the foundation of any respectable arsenal. Each round wears a 55 grain bullet that rips out of the barrel at 3,240 fps. That’ll treat you to the flat trajectory the AR-15 is beloved for. The bullet has a full metal jacket, which keeps the lead in its core from touching the barrel and hardens the bullet to prevent deformation during ignition.
We don’t recommend the FMJ, which does not expand, for hunting. And as far as self-defense is concerned, there are better bullets for neutralizing a human-sized threat. But when such bullets are not available, you’ll find an eighth ounce of solid metal striking a target at nearly three times the speed of sound makes quite an impact whichever way you slice it.
A lot of folks look at this ammo’s brass cases and assume they’ve already been fired. But that isn’t the the situation! These military-grade cases are discolored because they’ve been annealed, which makes them more supple for better functionality. This reloadable ammo is also non-corrosive and nonmagnetic, so it offers great value, clean performance, and versatility when it comes to which indoor ranges you can train at. -
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 Battle Pack 223 Remington 55 Grain FMJ-BT – 200 Rounds
$114.85Product 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 57.4¢ 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. -
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). -
Winchester 5.56x45 62 Grain FMJ M855 – 600 Rounds
$349.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 62 Grain Bullet Type Penetrator Use Type home defense, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 600 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU WM855150 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic Yes UPC Barcode 20892228313 Cost Per Round 58.3¢ per round When a 5.56x45 cartridge’s bullet is able to attract a magnet, that usually means it’s a cheapie from Russia. But that’s not the case with Winchester’s American-made 5.56x45 M855 ammo. This round’s bullet features a partial steel core, which enables it to reliably pass through sheet metal at ranges within 650 yards!
This round’s bullet weighs in at 62 grains, which is heavier than average for a 5.56 load. The bullet’s superior momentum confers a flatter trajectory, which is also better protected against the straying effects of crosswinds. An AR-15 or other rifle with a 1:9 or 1:8 rate of twist is ideal for a 62 grain load like this, but a faster twist won’t keep you from hitting your targets by any means.
This military-grade ammo is loaded with low-residue powder and non-corrosive Boxer primers, as well as newly produced brass cases. The reloadable brass cases weren’t polished before they were shipping out, which is why you can plainly see where they were heat-treated. -
Federal American Eagle 223 Rem 75 Grain TMJ – 500 Rounds
$294.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 75 Grain Bullet Type Total Metal Jacket (TMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU AE223T75 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50004544625618 Cost Per Round 59¢ per round Quite the handy case of AR ammo to have on hand courtesy of Federal, right here! This 223 Rem cartridge has a 75 grain bullet, which is a bit hefty for its caliber but for good reason: That weight improves its ability to resist the influence of cross and vertical winds as it makes its way far downrange.
This versatile bullet isn’t only suitable for sniping targets, either. Federal gave it a total metal jacket, which unlike an FMJ goes an additional length to cover the bullet’s base as well. That added protection prevents the ignition process from aerosolizing the lead inside the bullet, reducing the risk to your health.
An American Eagle round represents outstanding value. In addition to its nifty projectile, this cartridge gives you its high quality and reloadable brass casing, a clean burning propellant charge, and a primer that’s so sensitive it cries at the endings of romantic comedies. -
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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Wolf WPA Polyformance 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ - 20 Rounds
$11.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Wolf Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Steel Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Primer Type Berdan Magnetic Yes UPC Barcode 645611223112 Cost Per Round 59.2¢ per round With this box, you’ll get 20 rounds of full metal jacket ammunition from Wolf. The 55-grain bullet is excellent for medium to long-range shooting, as it has a muzzle velocity of 3,241 feet per second, helping it maintain a straight, consistent trajectory. The cases use WOLF’s Polyformance coating, which enhances smooth feeding into the chamber. This product is a single box containing 20 rounds of .223 Remington.
WOLF is one of the top brands for high-volume ammunition. They specialize in creating affordable ammo that doesn’t sacrifice quality and performance. If you own an autoloading rifle or handgun, WOLF has the ammo choices you need for a full day at the range.
The .223 Remington delivers outstanding velocities and accuracy. While other rounds can claim more energy and stopping power, few can travel as fast as the .223 Remington. Because of its excellent speed and precision, it has become a favorite among varmint and predator hunters and is used extensively for target shooting and competitions.
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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Fiocchi 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ – 50 Rounds
$29.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Fiocchi 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 50 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 762344704968 Cost Per Round 59.7¢ per round Get in your range time without breaking the bank, with this Fiocchi 223 Remington ammunition.
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.
This box of 50 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. Order your ammo today, and safe shooting!
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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. -
Fiocchi 223 Rem 62 Grain FMJBT – 50 Rounds
$30.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Fiocchi 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 50 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223C Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 762344706580 Cost Per Round 61.7¢ per round Do you frequent a rifle range that forbids magnetic ammunition on its premises, but still want to fire 5.56x45 M855 ammunition? Lo and behold – the perfect substitute, courtesy of Fiocchi! This Missouri-made 223 Rem range ammunition is loaded with 62 grain bullets and delivers a muzzle velocity of 3,000 fps. Those stats make this nonmagnetic ammo’s ballistic performance almost indistinguishable from that of our military’s penetrator load!
This round’s bullet is more than just nonmagnetic. As a full metal jacket boat tail it features a slightly tapered base which minimizes drag to help conserve downrange momentum, an evenly distributed jacket and core which assure satisfactory in-flight stability, and a ballistically efficient solid point profile. Don’t expect terminal expansion from an FMJBT – but don’t expect a varmint to survive an encounter with one, either.
Fiocchi fits each one of these rounds with a virgin brass case, noncorrosive Boxer primer and charge of low-residue propellant. A swell choice for any 5.56/223 rifle, semi-automatic or otherwise!Customer Reviews
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Winchester 5.56x45 62 Grain FMJ M855 – 200 Rounds
$124.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 62 Grain Bullet Type Penetrator Use Type home defense, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU WM855200 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic Yes UPC Barcode 020892228641 Cost Per Round 62.4¢ per round Winchester manufactures the 5.56x45 ammo in this range pack to M855 specifications. Its tips are only green because they are painted that way. What really makes an M855 bullet interesting is what’s beneath its full metal jacket.
The M855’s core contains dense lead to give it the mass it needs to store momentum. The front part of its core, on the other hand, is solid steel. This type of bullet is known as a penetrator because it reliably pierces sheet metal and other similar rugged barriers at ranges within 1,000 feet. It penetrates soft tissue very deeply as well, making this ammo a good choice for self defense if the situation doesn't have innocent bystanders in the area because it can over-penetrate.
The addition of steel to its core makes this bullet weigh 62 grains instead of the usual 55. That doesn’t mean you can’t fire this ammo in an AR-15, but you will experience the best accuracy with a barrel twist of 1:8” or 1:9”.
Some people assume these rounds’ cases are reloaded because of the ashy coloration on their shoulders and necks. They’re actually brand new! All brass cases have this discoloration after they’re heat-treated for added durability, but Winchester omits buffing out these mil-spec rounds’ cases. That makes this Boxer-primed ammo fully reloadable.Customer Reviews
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