Stan's Selections
Looking to take your AR-15 to the range for some plinking? These are ideal choices for training that are popular among our customers.
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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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Fiocchi 223 Rem 62 Grain FMJBT – 50 Rounds
$32.85Product 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 65.7¢ 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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Positive
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The Hickock45 discount was a buying incentive as well as buying from a company in a Free state,
Review by DrC (Posted on 11/17/2023)
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PMC 223 Rem 55 Grain PSP – 200 Rounds
$134.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Pointed Soft-Point (PSP) Use Type hunting boar, hunting whitetail deer Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223SP Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50741569040162 Cost Per Round 67.4¢ per round Regular old ball ammo is all well and good for the rifle range. But when your aim is to cut down a buck or a hog with your trusty 223 Rem rifle, an FMJ just ain’t gonna cut it. You need ammo with bullets that can deliver terminal expansion – nothing less than PMC Bronze, in fact!
This ammo hails from the nation of South Korea, and it’s loaded with a medium game hunter’s best friend: the pointed soft point bullet. Each 55 grain PSP attains a consistent muzzle velocity of ~3,200 fps upon clearing a 24” barrel, which is why its ballistic performance is not at all unlike that of a conventional FMJ. But thanks to its lead tip, the PSP is able to follow up impact with fast positive expansion. Shot placement always counts, but you can rest assured the PSP’s terminal ballistics will get the job done right.
PMC loads ammo with the same kinds of components you’d expect from any American manufacturer. That includes steel-free nonmagnetic projectiles, virgin reloadable brass cases, and Boxer primers that cannot produce corrosive residue. Order your case of 10 boxes today and have at it! -
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. -
Fiocchi Extrema 223 Rem 50 Grain V-MAX – 50 Rounds
$35.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Fiocchi Condition New Bullet Weight 50 Grain Bullet Type V-MAX Use Type varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223HVA50 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 762344707334 Cost Per Round 71.7¢ per round The 223 Remington was developed in the 1960's and has only increased in popularity. Used all over the Western World, the 223 Remington has more than proven its worth. Whether you are looking to hunt varmints or medium game, compete in a shooting match or plink around, the 223 Remington has the low recoil, fantastic efficacy, high speed, and amazing accuracy you need.
Fiocchi is the oldest ammunition in Italy and is still owned by the family that founded it back in 1876. Fiocchi of America is located in Ozark, Missouri and is responsible for producing most of the rounds sold in the USA.
These Extrema rounds come loaded with Hornady's V-Max polymer tipped projectiles that weight in at 50 grains. The V-MAX is recognized as one of the best bullets for varmint hunting by providing rapid expansion and fragmentation upon impact. Firing at 3300 feet per second, these reloadable rounds are the perfect cartridges for taking out the pesky varmints around your property.
Customer Reviews
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Very accurate ammo
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Shoots 1/2 moa at 100 yards out of my savage model 10 fp sr
Review by Larry (Posted on 5/27/2020)
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Fiocchi Plano Ammo Can 223 Rem 40 Grain V-MAX PT – 200 Rounds
$147.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Fiocchi Condition New Bullet Weight 40 Grain Bullet Type V-MAX Use Type varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223FHVB Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 762344863443 Cost Per Round 73.9¢ per round If you've got pesky varmints on your property, consider using this .223 Remington ammunition from Fiocchi with your AR-15 or other .223/5.56 NATO rifle to solve the problem. These cartridges come packaged in a convenient reusable black Plano ammo ammo can with a sturdy latch and carrying handle.
Each cartridge in this case of 200 fires a 40 grain polymer tipped Hornady V-MAX jacketed hollow point bullet at a muzzle velocity of 3,650 feet per second. This high velocity helps promote rapid fragmentation for efficient kills against small animals; the fast disintegration of the projectile also reduces the risk of overpenetration and ricochets.
Based in Ozark, Missouri, Fiocchi of America is the US division of Fiocchi Munizioni SPA, which was founded in Italy in 1876. Although relatively new to the US market, Fiocchi ammo has gained increasing popularity in recent years due to its reasonable price and consistent quality. Fiocchi ammo uses non corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases.
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Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm 75 Grain BTHP Match – 500 Rounds
$369.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 75 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 FR320 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode FR320 Cost Per Round 74¢ per round Hornady’s Frontier line of ammunition is all about versatility. They boast, rightly, that a Frontier round is the one to reach for whether you would spend your afternoon plinking, target shooting, and training for law enforcement. It’s also in no way inadequate (and in fact excellent for) hunting and self-defense as well. Combined with its reasonable price, this one-size-fits-all brand is great for shooters who appreciate the opportunity to familiarize themselves with one cartridge’s performance as intimately as they can.
This 5.56x45mm cartridge features a 75 grain projectile. Its boat tail design greatly increases its ballistic coefficient to raise its accuracy, flatten its trajectory, and improve its performance in windy environments. Because the bullet is also a hollow point, it will expand to create a deep and wide wound channel in soft targets.
Frontier ammunition further offers reloadable brass casings and military grade Boxer primers and propellant. Hornady’s meticulous manufacturing process sees to it that each and every Frontier round is loaded to consistent specifications, and their quality assurance protocol ensures that they’re all flawless before exiting their factory’s doors.Customer Reviews
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Hot and accurate with minor quality issues...
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Tried this out in my 26", 8 twist, 223 Wylde bolt gun and was surprised to get .55-.65" groups. Even more amazed the velocity was 2916 fps with a 34 ES. This has to be at the hot end of the load data so be sure you have a rifle that can take it. Much cheaper, faster, and just as accurate as Magtech 77gr. Only negative was several rounds had some good dents in the shoulder area, so watch out for quality issues.
Review by Celltech (Posted on 2/23/2020)
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Hornady Frontier 223 Rem 55 Grain HP Match – 20 Rounds
$14.85Product 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 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU FR140 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255711349 Cost Per Round 74.2¢ per round This Frontier label 223 Rem ammunition by Hornady is great for all the long-distance shooters out there. It showcases the Nebraskan master’s HP Match, which is basically 55 grains of nothing but accuracy-enhancing features.
The HP Match’s swaged lead core is highly uniform, and doesn’t possess air pockets that could impact its balance. Its AMP jacket is drawn with virtually zero runout or variations in its wall thickness. The HP Match is also extremely sleek, from its narrow meplat to its secant ogive geometry to its sloping boat tail.
This round’s HP Match bursts out of a 24” barrel at a velocity of 3,240 fps. So well-balanced and streamlined a bullet exhibits a G1 BC of 0.254, and can be counted on to remain supersonic beyond 700 yards. Whether you’re shooting targets or varmints, so flat a trajectory is certain to come in very handy.
The Lake City Army Ammunition Plant loads this AR-15 ammo. Widener’s customers who can’t get enough brass are sure to find a good use for this ammo’s new production cases, which are visibly annealed and long-lasting. Lake City’s military-grade primers, propellant and loading practices deliver reliable performance however you shoot!Customer Reviews
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Available product, Great service, and fast delivery!!!
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I was very pleased with the ease in placing an order with Widener's. They had the product I was looking for, and they got it to me quickly. The ammo was of the highest caliber, and it worked flawlessly! Will return to this store, and I highly recommend them.
Review by christopher (Posted on 5/23/2021)
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Federal American Eagle 223 Rem 55 Grain FMJBT – 20 Rounds
$14.85Product 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 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU AE223JX Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 604544671865 Cost Per Round 74.2¢ per round Is the rifle range anywhere in your near future? Heck, even if you own an AR-15 and have no intention of firing it anytime soon, you’d do right to have a few boxes of Federal’s American Eagle label 223 Rem ammo ready to go. This is one of America’s favorite solutions for target practice!
This 223 cartridge is loaded to standard M193 specifications: 55 grain FMJ bullet, 3,240 fps muzzle velocity. Federal’s FMJ additionally features a boat tail – a tapering base that mitigates in-flight drag to increase the amount of velocity the bullet can retain downrange. With its ballistic coefficient of 0.269, a bullet like this easily flies faster than 1,900 fps when it passes 400 yards!
This is military-grade ammo, but it was specifically produced for the civilian market. You will notice that its brass cases are visibly annealed. The discoloration is purely cosmetic, and indicates that the brass was heat-treated so it can expand to seal the chamber more efficiently and return to its original dimensions following ignition. Federal’s Boxer primers and propellant are both clean-burning and intensely reliable. Stock up now – ammo like this goes fast! -
Fiocchi Extrema 223 Rem 50 Grain V-MAX – 200 Rounds
$154.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Fiocchi Condition New Bullet Weight 50 Grain Bullet Type V-MAX Use Type varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223FHVA Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 762344863436 Cost Per Round 77.4¢ per round Varmint hunters will appreciate the accuracy and lethality of this .223 Remington ammunition from Fiocchi. These cartridges feature Hornady V-MAX bullets that produce explosive fragmentation to take down everything from squirrels to coyotes quickly and efficiently.
This ammo comes packaged in a reusable Plano ammo can containing 200 cartridges. Each round fires a 50-grain version of the V-MAX polymer-tipped hollow point bullet at a muzzle velocity of 3,300 feet per second.
These cartridges are loaded at Fiocchi of America in Ozark, Missouri; the bullets are made by Hornady in Grand Island, Nebraska. This ammunition uses non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases. -
Federal LE Tactical TRU 223 Rem 55 Grain SP - 500 Rounds
$394.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Soft-Point (SP) Use Type home defense Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU T223A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50029465095159 Cost Per Round 79¢ per round Law Enforcement personnel can rest easy with Federal Tactical 223 rounds designed for semi-automatic rifles, mostly the AR-15 or M-16. With no room for issues, these rounds match mil-quality specifications and primers for added strength and ideal functioning. Each cartridge is loaded with soft point projectiles for deeper penetration and carry a muzzle velocity of 3,220 feet per second.
With the needs of Law Enforcement Officers in mind, the 223 Rem loads are engineered for ultimate fragmenting and deeper penetration on the job. Federal is one of the oldest and most reputable players in the game. This ammunition comes in boxes of 20 rounds. When your life is on the line, go with the best. Shop in bulk today and save big!
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Winchester USA 223 Rem 62 Grain FMJ - 20 Rounds
$15.85Product 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 79.2¢ 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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Hornady Frontier 5.56x45 55 Grain FMJ M193 – 20 Rounds
$15.85Product 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 20 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU FR200 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255711394 Cost Per Round 79.2¢ per round This 5.56x45 cartridge represents an exciting partnership between Hornady, one of our country’s preeminent bullet manufacturers, and the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, the U.S. Armed Forces’ largest producer of small arms ammo. Hornady crafted this M193 round its 55 grain projectile, and thus its uniform lead core is clad in a highly consistent full metal jacket. Its bullet’s symmetrical meplat and exceptional concentricity give this range load all the accuracy you need to enjoy rewarding practice with your rifle.
These rounds’ other components are all Lake City’s considerable doing. Their thoroughly standardized casings ensure seamless feeding and ejection as well as interchangeable performance, and their Boxer primers deliver reliable ignition and are non-corrosive. Lake City’s optimized production process and staggering output capacity have made these rounds very affordable given just how well made they are, and that Hornady subjected these rounds to their own unequaled quality assurance protocol means few others stand to be compared to them. -
Federal 223 Rem 55 Grain American Eagle FMJBT - 20 Rounds
$15.85Product 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 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU AE223 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 29465084820 Cost Per Round 79.2¢ per round The .223 Reminton is one of the most common cartridges in the U.S., used for a wide range of purposes, from target shooting to medium-game hunting. It has earned a reputation for accuracy, power, and performance, and has quickly become a popular round for American gun enthusiasts.
This round for the .223 Remington uses a 55-grain bullet, which is one of the most-used sizes for the caliber. It comes out of the muzzle with a velocity of 3,240 feet per second and an energy of 1,282 foot pounds. Thanks to a full metal jacket and boat tail, this round can be used for accurate target shooting and competition. With a few 20-round boxes of this ammo, you are all set for a day at the range.
This round is made by Federal Premium Ammunition, a Minnesota-based company that has top-quality rounds for a wide range of uses. They make ammo for shotguns, handguns, and almost all popular rifles.
Customer Reviews
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Excellent Ammo
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Excellent ammo and it fired and functioned 100%
Review by Longrangeind (Posted on 8/24/2016)
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Federal American Eagle 223 Rem 62 Grain FMJ-BT – 20 Rounds
$15.85Product 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 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU AE223N Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 29465093488 Cost Per Round 79.2¢ per round These .223 Remington rounds from Federal's American Eagle line represent some of the highest quality available before stepping into the premium price pool. Each cartridge is assembled using a reloadable brass casing fitted with a non-corrosive Boxer primer and complimented by primer pocket sealant which guards against moisture.
The rounds are topped by 62 grain full metal jacket projectiles with boat tails (FMJ-BT) which reduce in-flight drag for increased range and precision. 62 grains is a common weight for the caliber, especially in its 5.56mm NATO configuration, and is amply supported by endless amounts of ballistic software, sight sets, and proven zeroing methods. In addition, each casing is crimped to each bullets' toothed cannelure in order to prevent projectile setback which can spoil accuracy at best and induce a misfire or malfunction at worst.
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PMC Bronze 223 Rem 55 Grain PSP - 20 Rounds
$15.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Pointed Soft-Point (PSP) Use Type hunting boar, hunting whitetail deer, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223SP Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 741569040167 Cost Per Round 79.2¢ per round Whether your target of choice is coyote, boar, or paper targets, this .223 Remington ammunition from PMC will get the job done. These cartridges are ideal for AR-15s and other .223/5.56 NATO rifles.
Each round in this box of 20 fires a 55 grain soft point bullet at a muzzle velocity of 3,200 feet per second; this results in external ballistics comparable to those of M193 ball ammo. Once the projectile strikes the animal, however, the soft point rapidly expands into a "mushroom" with deadly effect.
PMC cartridges are loaded in South Korea using non-corrosive primers and reloadable brass cases.
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Hornady Frontier 5.56x45 68 Grain BTHP Match – 20 Rounds
$15.85Product 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 20 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU FR310 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255711608 Cost Per Round 79.2¢ per round The American Frontier no longer exists, but Hornady Frontier is alive and well. We’ve got a bunch of it in our warehouse, as a matter of fact, and it’s ready for action whether you’ve got long-distance shooting, varmint detail or home defense in your plans!
This 5.56x45 cartridge is designed to turn any AR-15 into a capable sniper rifle. It’s furnished with a heavyweight 68 grain bullet. It’ll stabilize best out of a rifle with a 1:8 barrel twist, but a little faster or slower twist will be okay as well. As a boat tail hollow point this bullet features a ballistically efficient profile and balanced, uniformly distributed lead core. It won’t expand inside of its target, but it’s certain to get there courtesy of its match grade accuracy.
Frontier ammo is non-corrosive, nonmagnetic, and made in America. This ammo’s military-grade brass cases are consistently drawn and chambered to help them reliably weave in and out of a chamber, and you can rest assured they’re good for handloading. -
Federal LE Tactical TRU 223 Rem 64 Grain SP - 500 Rounds
$419.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 64 Grain Bullet Type Soft-Point (SP) Use Type home defense Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU T223L Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50029465095166 Cost Per Round 84¢ per round The 223 Rem was developed by Remington back in 1964 and after the bugs were worked out of the M-16 and its sister rifles, the 223 Rem quickly became one of America's and the Western World's favorite cartridges. Lightweight, inexpensive, and highly accurate, this low recoil round is phenomenal for range training, plinking, match shooting, and hunting applications.
Federal has been around since 1922, crafting some of America's best ammunition for nearly one hundred years. Whether you want quality inexpensive ammo for volume shooting or something incredibly effective and top of the line, Federal has exactly what you need. These Federal LE Tactical TRU rounds are designed for self defense applications. Each projectile is a 64 grain soft point that delivers controlled expansion and great barrier penetration. These bullets are loaded into factory fresh brass cases that come boxer primed and are reloadable. All Federal ammunition is loaded in the USA.
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Hornady American Gunner 223 Rem 55 Grain HP – 500 Rounds
$419.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point (HP) Use Type plinking at the range, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 80237 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255802372 Cost Per Round 84¢ per round “Ten bullets through one hole.” Joyce Hornady's famous five words are inspirational, and they remain the basis for everything his company does over seven decades after he founded it.
This is Hornady’s American Gunner ammunition. Made in Nebraska. Premium reloadable brass cases. Super trustworthy primers. Propellant that won’t have you spending ages cleaning your rifle after target practice is over. Reliable functionality in all makes and models of firearms. These are all the patents of quality you should expect from any of Hornady’s fine ammo.
But the hollow point bullet is something extra special. That 55 grain projectile features a jacket with nigh perfect concentricity, which alongside its form-fitted rearward situated lead core ensures exemplary rotational stability and accuracy. So long as you don’t expect terminal expansion from the HP, it’s due to exceed your expectations.
Hornady recorded this round’s 3,240 fps muzzle velocity and its flat base bullet’s 0.254 G1 ballistic coefficient with a 24” test barrel. That translates to a trajectory which elevates 2.17” above the bore line while you’re aiming to 200 yards. -
Hornady BLACK 223 Rem 62 Grain FMJ – 200 Rounds
$169.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 62 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 80234 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255802341 Cost Per Round 84.9¢ per round Are you out of 223 Rem ammo? We hate to hear it. But we also love to hear it, because that means you have a perfect opportunity to give Hornady BLACK a college try. Designed in Nebraska to work without fail in all makes, models and styles of 223/5.56 firearms, these range loads are sure to treat you to loads of fun!
This cartridge’s bullet weighs 62 grains, but make no mistake: neither its lead core nor its copper-alloy jacket contain one iota of steel. The nonmagnetic bullet does achieve a muzzle velocity of 3,100 fps, however, which makes its ballistic performance not totally unlike that of the U.S. Army’s 5.56 M855 round. If you fire the FMJ out of the 24” barrel it needs to reach its posted muzzle velocity, then its 0.274 G1 BC will enable it to fly to 200 yards without going higher than 2.3” above the bore line (and that’s not taking sight height into account). The slightly heavier bullet will give you a welcome advantage if you have to deal with wind deflection!
Each BLACK round comes to the party with a virgin polished brass case – just swell if you love handloading every empty shell you come across – as well as a clean-sparking primer/propellant combo. Ten boxes per case. Order today! Time and tide wait for no man. -
Hornady American Gunner 223 Rem 55 Grain HP – 50 Rounds
$42.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point (HP) Use Type plinking at the range, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 80237 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255802375 Cost Per Round 85.7¢ per round There are three kinds of people in this country. The first don’t buy ammo. We won’t give them a name. The second do buy ammo. We call them “Americans.” The third buy ammo from Widener’s. We call them “True Americans.”
Which one are you?
If you’re a True American, then you’ll love Hornady’s American Gunner 223 Rem ammunition. It’s reliable as all get out in all sorts of firearms. It’s accurate to boot, because it’s loaded with Hornady’s premium 55 grain hollow point projectiles!
Now, don’t fire this ammo’s HP bullets expecting them to expand after striking a threat or a game animal. They only have nose cavities because their cores were created when Hornady injected liquid lead into their jackets. That process creates uniform and balanced cores, which is why this ammo’s bullets remain so stable in flight.
Hornady recorded this round’s 3,240 fps muzzle velocity and 0.254 G1 ballistic coefficient with a 24” barrel. By their measure, the bullet will clear a 200-yard zero at a velocity of 2,403 fps, and then proceed to drop to -7.6” at 300.
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Federal LE Tactical 223 Rem 55 Grain SP - 20 Rounds
$17.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Soft-Point (SP) Use Type home defense, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU T223A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 29465095154 Cost Per Round 89.2¢ per round This Federal Tactical 223 Rem ammunition is custom made for your urban rifle. Law Enforcement need something that will absolutely provide knockdown power and precision under extreme situations. This ammunition is designed for use in semi-automatic rifles and meets mil-spec qualifications for optimum functioning. Each round contains a soft point bullet and shoots a muzzle velocity of 3,220 feet per second.
Federal ammunition is headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota and manufactures a complete line of shotshell, centerfire, and rimfire ammunition. Federal is a legendary brand that has built a reputation on solid, reliable, and superior ammunition. You need the best, your life depends on it. Grab a few boxes today - you will be glad you did!
Customer Reviews
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Fast delivery and great follow up service.
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I placed my order on Saturday afternoon and received an email early Monday morning that my order was on its way. I also received an email asking on my thoughts and how my experience went when placing this order. This company is definitely top-notch. While other companies are making excuses for delayed shipping companies like this one are getting it done as soon as possible and doing a follow up with their customers! 5, stars for your company.
Review by Nacho (Posted on 5/3/2021)
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First Time Purchase
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Dealing with the folks at Widener’s was a pleasure.I was looking for LE grade .223 Ammo which other dealers simply didn’t have. Widener’s website indicated their stock supply was good which a telephone call to them confirmed. The order was placed on a Saturday, and the following Monday afternoon the Fed Ex delivery person walked up on my front porch with my order! I will certainly use Wideners again for my future ammunition needs. Great folks!
Review by G-Man (Posted on 8/2/2020)
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Winchester Varmint-X 223 Rem 40 Grain PT - 20 Rounds
$17.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 40 Grain Bullet Type Polymer Tipped Use Type varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU X223P1 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892219953 Cost Per Round 89.2¢ per round The 223 Rem has been around since the Vietnam War when it was invented to give the American soldiers the advantage over the communist enemy and has remained popular ever since among militaries, law enforcement agencies, and civilians. Whether you are looking to train at the range, compete in a shooting match, defend yourself, or put food on the table, the 223 Rem offers the lightweight, low recoil, high speed round you need to get the job done.
With over one hundred fifty years of experience, Winchester knows how to make some of the best ammunition in the country and has been one of the most popular and trusted ammo manufacturers since its founding. These Winchester Varmint-X, 40 grain, polymer tip, brass cased, boxer primed rounds fire at 3700 feet per second and hit with incredible expansion, making it incredibly lethal against the pesky varmints that scurry around your home. When you have a varmint problem, these Winchester Varmint-X, fast, accuracy, and deadly rounds are perfect for you.
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Hornady Frontier 223 Rem 68 Grain BTHP Match – 20 Rounds
$17.85Product 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, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU FR160 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255711387 Cost Per Round 89.2¢ per round The American frontier is gone, but Hornady Frontier keeps going strong! This is the 223 Rem ammo you want to chamber when accuracy is key – grouping tight shots through paper, or landing a single bullet clean between a gopher’s peepers.
Hornady utilizes the industry’s most advanced loading equipment and protocol when they piece together a Frontier load. This American-made ammo’s brass cases are military-grade, and you can see by their annealing that they’re poised to reload several times. This ammo’s primers are also military-grade, which promotes consistent ballistics along with its uniform propellant charges and bullet weights.
Each bullet is Hornady’s accurate BTHP Match. It features its manufacturer’s Advanced Manufacturing Process jacket and a form-fitted swaged lead core, both of which enhance in-flight stability to ensure the meplat is always pointed at its target. The BTHP Match’s secant ogive profile, boat tail and narrow hollow point meplat all decrease in-flight drag to flatten trajectory. Zero in at 200 yards and you can expect only 7.5” of bullet drop at 300!
The BTHP Match’s hollow point doesn’t affect terminal ballistics by creating expansion. The impact of a 68 grain bullet alone ought to take care of most varmint hunting and self-defense applications, though.Customer Reviews
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Good Quality and Great Service
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After spending a couple of hours looking for a decent price on 68 grain .223 BTHP ammo that was in stock, I finally found Widener's site, and they actually had it in stock. This ammo is pricy everywhere, but Widener's had it available for about a nickel per round below the next best price. I immediately placed an order, and the shipment showed up two days before I expected it. I will definitely look forward to looking to Widener's when I've saved up enough money for another purchase.
Review by Michael C. (Posted on 4/7/2021)
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Hornady BLACK 5.56x45 62 Grain FMJ – 200 Rounds
$179.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 62 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU 81263 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255812630 Cost Per Round 89.9¢ per round Hornady is one of America’s leading bullet manufacturers, and they load ammunition with the same love and care that they spend on each and every projectile. Their BLACK series 5.56x45 ammunition makes the perfect companion during any range day, as it’s loaded with the high-quality components and tight specs any rifle needs in order to do its best work.
Hornady loads this ammo so you can have the same recoil and trajectory that the U.S. Army’s M855 cartridge would have provided – without the magnetic bullet. Cut Hornady’s 62 grain FMJ in half and you’ll find a lead core, copper alloy, and no steel penetrator insert. The non-expanding FMJ’s mid-jacket cannelure effectively prevents setback in the magazine that could have interrupted feeding or thrown off seating depth.
BLACK ammo is loaded with reloadable brass cases. Its non-corrosive Boxer primers are sealed for added longevity in storage, and its propellant is consistently loaded to deliver a 3,060 fps muzzle velocity (20” test barrel), just like the M855. -
Speer Gold Dot 223 Rem 75 Grain SP – 500 Rounds
$449.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Speer Condition New Bullet Weight 75 Grain Bullet Type Soft-Point (SP) Use Type home defense Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 24475 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 60004544614305 Cost Per Round 90¢ per round This 223 Rem cartridge is an exceptional choice for the AR-15 you keep for hunting or home defense. Its relatively heavy 75 grain projectile not only better resists the influence of wind drift, but possesses greater mass to assist with deep penetration. The bullet’s jacket is electrochemically formed and fused to its core, so it is not only remarkably balanced to ensure better accuracy, but nearly incapable of peeling away during penetration so that the bullet can retain the weight needed to burrow deeply into its target.
This round’s is a soft point bullet. Its nose profile is conducive to smooth feeding in a semi-automatic weapon, yet its exposed core unleashes dramatic expansion accompanied by tumbling to create a broad wound channel in addition to a deep one. This round also includes a nickel plated brass casing, at once able to facilitate feeding in a semi-automatic while fighting against gradual corrosion. Varmints hate these rounds, as do home intruders -- but our customers love them! -
Prvi Partizan 223 Rem 75 Grain HPBT - 20 Rounds
$18.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Prvi Partizan Condition New Bullet Weight 75 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT) Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU PPM2232 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 8605003812111 Cost Per Round 94.2¢ per round Get the outstanding .223 Remington ammunition you deserve by ordering this box of hollow point boat tail rounds from Prvi Partizan. You’ll get some of the most consistent and reliable cartridges you can find, as well as powerful terminal performance thanks to a 75-grain bullet that delivers excellent ballistics at the target.
When you fire these rounds, you’ll have a muzzle speed over 2,700 feet per second. This gives you the velocity you need to deliver long-distance hunting shots that will ensure consistent performance at the target. With a boat tail, the bullet has enhanced aerodynamics for even greater flight patterns.
Prvi Partizan has been serving gun owners and government agencies since 1928. This Serbian company has a wide range of products for numerous uses, including hunting, self defense, and target shooting. Whether you own a handgun or a rifle, you can get the ammo and reloading supplies you need from Prvi Partizan.
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Hornady Frontier 5.56x45 75 Grain BTHP Match – 20 Rounds
$18.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 75 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT) Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU FR320 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255711615 Cost Per Round 94.2¢ per round This 5.56x45 cartridge is from Hornady’s Frontier line of ammunition, and was manufactured at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant to provide cost-effective but still admirable performance out of any rifle you could chamber it in. Its 75 grain projectile provides match grade accuracy thanks in large part to its boat tail design, which reduces the amount of turbulence it leaves in its wake during flight to flatten its trajectory and permit it to retain a greater part of its velocity after having traveled great distances. This bullet further sports a narrow hollow point meplat to improve its resistance to wind deflection.
Given its place of manufacture, this round features military grade components to complement its bullet’s high level performance. Its factory fresh brass casing is very durable with an annealed neck and shoulder, and able to withstand being reloaded multiple times. Its Boxer primer is extremely sensitive and non-corrosive, and its powder burns without producing harmful residues as well. -
PMC X-Tac Match 223 Rem 77 Grain Sierra OTM - 800 Rounds
$768.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 77 Grain Bullet Type Open Tip Match Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 800 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223XM Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50741569060061C Cost Per Round 96.1¢ per round When you want something incredibly reliable, accuracy, and with a low recoil, the 223 Rem is the perfect round for you. Developed in 1964 during the Vietnam War, this lightweight, low recoil, high speed, accurate round has swept the world with its great advantages over heavier rounds. Whether you are looking to put meat on the table, defend yourself, win your next shooting match, or just plink around with the low recoil this great round provides, you have everything you need in this fantastic round.
PMC makes fantastic ammunition at a low price and even makes all the ammo for the South Korean military, showing just how good their ammo is. With these X-Tac Match rounds from PMC, you have the inexpensive, high speed, match ammunition you have been looking for. Firing at 2790 feet per second, these rounds shoot 77 grain, Sierra, open tip match bullets, giving you the incredible accuracy you have been looking for, helping you win your next shooting match with no problems.
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Federal LE Tactical TRU 223 Rem 64 Grain SP - 20 Rounds
$19.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 64 Grain Bullet Type Soft-Point (SP) Use Type home defense Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU T223L Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 29465095161 Cost Per Round 99.2¢ per round Originally designed for law enforcement, this Federal ammunition is a great defense or small game hunting load for AR-15s and other .223 Remington/5.56 NATO rifles.
Each round in this box of 20 fires a 64 grain soft point bullet at 3,050 feet per second. Soft point projectiles are a great choice for this caliber, as the .223's high velocity gives the bullet excellent expansion potential.
These cartridges are loaded in Anoka, Minnesota using non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases.
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Speer Gold Dot 223 Rem 75 Grain SP – 20 Rounds
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Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Speer Condition New Bullet Weight 75 Grain Bullet Type Soft-Point (SP) Use Type home defense Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 24475 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 604544614299 Cost Per Round 99.2¢ per round You may find that your AR-15 is a very handy thing to have around the house one day -- but only if it’s loaded with something capable of making bad guys go away. For that you need this 223 Rem cartridge by Speer. Its 75 grain bullet is accurate not only because of its considerable heft, but also its jacket. The Gold Dot bullet’s jacket is formed around its alloyed lead core electrochemically, so it boasts exact tolerances for great accuracy. Because the Gold Dot jacket is so closely wound to its core, this bullet is capable of retaining very nearly all of its weight as it expands widely during penetration.
This round’s bullet is optimized for smooth feeding in a magazine-fed weapon. Its new brass casing is additionally nickel plated for less friction during feeding and extraction, as well as greater resistance to corrosion that may have compromised sensitive components. All in all, a versatile cartridge for home defense. -
Hornady BLACK 5.56x45mm 62 Grain FMJ - 20 Rounds
$20.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady 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 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU 81263 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255812633 Cost Per Round $1.04 per round If you are looking for reliable and effective ammunition for your training and target-shooting needs, this 20-count box will deliver the performance you expect. Loaded with 62-grain full metal jacket bullets, these rounds give you better cycling from the magazine to the chamber and leave less fouling in the barrel. For a full day of target shooting, a few boxes of these targets will do the trick.
The full metal jacket bullet is one of the most popular projectiles for high-volume target practice. Because the bullet is wrapped in metal, the lead core does not leave a fouling residue in the barrel. Through hundreds of shots, you’ll have much better accuracy, helping you compete or train at the highest level.
Hornady is a cartridge company that has been serving American gun owners since 1949. Based out of Nebraska, this company originally made bullets but now has a wide variety of complete cartridges for rifles, handguns, and shotguns.
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PMC X-TAC Match 223 Rem 77 Grain OTM – 200 Rounds
$209.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 77 Grain Bullet Type Open Tip Match Use Type match or precision shooting Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223XM Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50741569060061 Cost Per Round $1.05 per round We haven’t seen it ourselves, but we’re sure your AR build rocks. A chrome moly charging handle. A jewel-encrusted trigger guard. A barrel that was personally signed by Ronnie Van Zant. The ultimate piece of freedom hardware!
But no matter how much you upgrade your AR, it just can’t exhibit its very best accuracy unless it’s running the right ammo. Whether you’re trying to group shots with laser precision or line up long, beautiful parabolas, we’re confident you’ll love PMC X-TAC Match.
This cartridge hails from South Korea, but its bullet was made in Missouri by Sierra. It is the highly acclaimed MatchKing: an open tip match with a razor-thin super-concentric copper jacket that breeds accuracy and a form-fitted lead core that does the same. The 77 grain bullet will stabilize best out of a 1:6", 1:7" or 1:8" twist barrel, and its 2,790 fps muzzle velocity and 0.372 G1 BC are both the products of a 20” barrel.
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Federal Power-Shok 223 Rem 55 Grain SP – 20 Rounds
$21.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal 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 223A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 29465084172 Cost Per Round $1.09 per round Federal Premium believes every varmint has rights. More specifically, they believe every varmint has a right to get shot – by you. That’s what their Power-Shok 223 Rem ammo is all about!
’ If you’ve got an AR or any other kind of 5.56/223 Rem rifle, this is the ammo you need for all kinds of casual varminting. The 55 grain soft point bullet delivers consistent accuracy, and also reaches 200 yards with 700 ft lbs of varmint-flipping kinetic energy. The bullet’s bare lead tip and thin copper jacket enable it to undergo fast, expansion. Terminal ballistics like that annihilates coyote and woodchucks no sweat, but often leads to insufficiently deep penetration for medium game.
This box of twenty .22 cal prairie dog punishers was made in Anoka, MN. Federal exclusively loads fresh brass cases of their own making, as well as no-rust primers and low-residue propellant. -
PMC X-Tac Match 223 Rem 77 Grain OTM - 20 Rounds
$22.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 77 Grain Bullet Type Open Tip Match Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223XM Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 741569060066 Cost Per Round $1.14 per round The 223 Rem was invented over a half a century ago and is still the major round used all around the Western World. Whether you are looking for something for taking down small and large game, defending yourself, winning a competition, or just plinking around in the woods behind your house, the 223 Rem has all the incredible speed, efficacy, and low recoil you need to perform any shooting need. Proven through extensive military, law enforcement, and civilian use, you can feel confident that the 223 Rem will perform according to your expectations.
For years, PMC has been making some of the best, inexpensive ammunition in the world. Manufacturing all the ammunition for the South Korean military, PMC is just who you want to buy from. With these 77 grain, open tip match, high pressure, X-Tac Match, brass cased, boxer primed rounds, firing at 2790 feet per second, you will have no trouble sighting in your rifle or winning your next shooting match, all the while saving money with these inexpensive rounds.
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Speer Gold Dot 223 Rem 62 Grain SP – 20 Rounds
$22.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Speer Condition New Bullet Weight 62 Grain Bullet Type Bonded Soft Point Use Type home defense Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 24445SP Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 604544614565 Cost Per Round $1.14 per round Speer’s Gold Dot was the very first bonded-core handgun bullet. Its jacket, which is fused to its core via Speer’s proprietary Uni-Cor process, makes the Gold Dot extraordinarily tough – precisely what it needs to be in order to defeat the kinds of barriers which frequently separate cops from bad guys.
The Gold Dot bullet proved so effective that Speer began loading it in duty rifle ammunition. And here it is: Speer Gold Dot 223 Remington, loaded with heavy, bonded bullets that retain the weight they need to enter deeply into their target, and exhibit wide expansion even if they strike at relatively low velocity (3,000 fps muzzle velocity out of a 24” test barrel, although Speer claims efficacy out of all barrels 10” and longer).
Speer gives the Gold Dot soft point worthy partners: propellant that burns without blinding-at-night muzzle flash, and cases that are plated in nickel for corrosion protection and smoother semi-auto operation. And lest there be any doubt, this cop ammo is available to non-boys-in-blue, too! -
Hornady BLACK 5.56x45 75 Grain InterLock HD SBR – 200 Rounds
$229.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 75 Grain Bullet Type Soft-Point (SP) Use Type home defense, hunting boar, hunting whitetail deer Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU 81296 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255812968 Cost Per Round $1.15 per round A short-barreled rifle (SBR) is an excellent tool for personal defense. But if your barrel measures between 10.5” and 11.5”, then you would be well advised to select ammo which is specially intended for it.
Hornady’s BLACK series 5.56x45 ammo is loaded with the 75 grain InterLock HD SBR. It excels at initiating expansion flowing low-velocity impact courtesy of its exposed supple lead tip and grooved, tapered jacket. It also has the durability it needs to defeat a wide variety of common barriers thanks to its cannelure and InterLock ring, which doubly anchor its jacket and core together. Hornady designed the InterLock HD SBR to excel at the FBI test protocol for self-defense ammo. They succeeded.
This ammo’s powder is similarly engineered to supply optimal functionality in SBRs. It minimizes blinding muzzle flash, softens report to an impressive degree, produces extremely little fouling, and does not overheat a suppressor. Hornady’s best brass cases feed without hesitation, and their Boxer primers are intensely reliable.
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Black Hills 223 Rem 60 Grain SP – 50 Rounds
$57.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 60 Grain Bullet Type Soft-Point (SP) Use Type hunting boar, hunting whitetail deer Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU M223N4 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710100569 Cost Per Round $1.16 per round Hunters of small and midsize game will appreciate the strong performance of this Black Hills soft point .223 Remington ammunition in the field.
Each round in this box of 50 propels a 60 grain soft point bullet to a muzzle velocity of 3,100 feet per second. This high velocity, which is characteristic of the .223/5.56 NATO caliber, is particularly advantageous with this bullet type as it promotes better mushrooming and terminal ballistics. Unlike hollow points, these projectiles will not fragment heavily and damage edible meat.
Black Hills ammunition is made in the USA using reloadable brass and non-corrosive primers.
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Fiocchi Exacta Rifle Match 223 Rem 77 Grain Sierra MatchKing BTHP - 200 Rounds
$239.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Fiocchi Condition New Bullet Weight 77 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT) Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223MKD Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 762344860923 Cost Per Round $1.2 per round You can get outstanding cartridges for your target-shooting needs by ordering this 200-round case from Fiocchi. These rounds have a 77-grain boat tail hollow point bullet that is from Sierra’s MatchKing line. Combined with the quality and precision of Fiocchi, these .223 Remington bullets are extremely reliable from the magazine to the target.
They have an initial velocity of 2,725 feet per second, giving you plenty of speed for accurate shot placement. With a boat tail at the back end, the bullets are designed for superior flight trajectories. The hollow point tip ensures controlled expansion at the target, giving you excellent knock-down power.
From the target range to the hunting grounds, Fiocchi is one of the most popular ammunition brands in the world. Although they got their start creating products for muskets, they created a plant in Illinois in the 1950’s and have been serving American gun owners ever since.
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Federal Premium Sierra MatchKing Gold Medal 223 Rem 69 Grain HP-BT - 200 Rounds
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Remington 223 Rem 45 Grain JHP – 20 Rounds
$24.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Remington Condition New Bullet Weight 45 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type plinking at the range, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU L223R7 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 47700354507 Cost Per Round $1.24 per round Varmints don't stand a chance when you use this Remington UMC ammunition in your rifle. These .223 cartridges fire a jacketed hollow point bullet that produces massive fragmentation for a quick kill against small to midsize pest animals.
Each cartridge in this 20-round box propels a light 45 grain JHP to a muzzle velocity of 3,550 feet per second. This combination of a light bullet and a high velocity helps promote rapid expansion without increasing felt recoil or adding excessive penetration.
Remington ammo is loaded in Lonoke, Arkansas using non-corrosive primers and reloadable brass.
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Federal 223 Rem 69 Grain Gold Medal Match HPBT - 20 Rounds
$24.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 69 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT) Use Type match or precision shooting, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU GM223M Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 29465089320 Cost Per Round $1.24 per round The .223 Remington has become one of the leading rounds in the country, and few brands make such a high-quality product like Federal Premium Ammunition. This round uses a hollow point boat tail bullet to deliver reliable downrange accuracy and effective performance upon impact.
This round has a muzzle velocity of 2,950 feet per second and a muzzle energy of 1,333 foot pounds. This makes it highly effective for medium to long range target shooting and hunting. With this box of 20, you should have enough for a full day of hunting.
Federal Premium Ammunition is one of the most recognized ammo brands for accuracy and reliability. They have been making high-quality rounds since 1922, and have provided rounds for hunters, target shooters, and all types of gun owners. With rounds for all the most popular calibers, as well as muzzleloading and reloading supplies, Federal is a go-to choice for all of your ammo needs.
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Nosler Varmageddon 223 Rem 55 Grain FB Tipped – 20 Rounds
$24.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Nosler Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Polymer Tipped Use Type varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 65145 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 54041651455 Cost Per Round $1.24 per round No varmint knows what fate awaits it after death. But once it enters your crosshairs, it’s due to find out very shortly. If you’d like one of the better 223 Rem solutions to varmint-related problems, then Nosler Varmageddon series ammunition will see you there.
This cartridge is loaded with Nosler’s own 55 grain flat base tipped bullet. Its 3,100 fps muzzle velocity and respectable 0.260 G1 ballistic coefficient translate to an impressively flat trajectory which still carries over 250 ft lbs of energy at 500 yards – a cannon ball, as far as any burrowing critter is concerned.
The FB tipped bullet’s flat base provides a perfectly circular surface for propellant gasses to exert their energy against, which in turn provides bench-rest accuracy. On impact the bullet’s polymer tip pushes inward to violently force apart its copper-alloy jacket and lead-alloy core, so you can count on calamitous terminal expansion to make instant work of your little quarry.
Nosler loads fine ammunition in Bend, OR. Even a cursory inspection of their ammo’s premium brass cases, sensitive Boxer primers and uniform bullets should assure you that you got just the right stuff for precision varmint whacking. -
Winchester Sierra Matchking 223 Rem 69 Grain HPBT – 200 Rounds
$249.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 69 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT) Use Type match or precision shooting, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU S223M2 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892220164 Cost Per Round $1.25 per round The 223 Rem is just the round you pick when you want something incredibly versatile. Its incredible accuracy, fantastic speed, light weight, and low recoil make it one of the most popular rounds in the world. Proven through extensive military, civilian, and law enforcement use since its debut during the Vietnam War, this round is perfect for all your shooting needs, whether you want to hunt, compete in a shooting match, or defend your family.
Winchester has been around since 1866 and hasn't showed any signs of stopping, still producing some of the best ammunition in the world. These Winchester WinMatch rounds come with Sierra MatchKing bullets, some of the most accurate and high performing rounds on the market. Firing at 3060 feet per second, these 69 grain, hollow point boat tail, brass cased, boxer primed rounds are everything you need to defeat your competition at your next shooting match.
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Black Hills Heavy Match 223 Rem 68 Grain HP – 50 Rounds
$62.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 68 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point (HP) Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU M223N5 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710100576 Cost Per Round $1.26 per round Black Hills ammunition enjoys a well-deserved reputation for quality and consistency. This match grade .223 Remington load delivers the supreme accuracy that competitive shooters demand!
Each cartridge in this 50-round box fires a 68 grain hollow point match bullet at 2,850 feet per second. The heavy bullet exhibits good stability in flight, making points of impact more predictable for the user.
This ammo is made in South Dakota using non-corrosive primers and brass cases.
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Black Hills 223 Rem 40 Grain V-Max - 50 Rounds
$62.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 40 Grain Bullet Type V-MAX Use Type varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU M223N11 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710118779 Cost Per Round $1.26 per round The 223 Rem was developed during the Vietnam War and remains one of the most extensively used and loved rounds in the Western World. Proven through mass military, law enforcement, and civilian use, the 223 Rem is just the high speed, lightweight, and highly accurate round you need for hunting, defending your home, honing your shooting skills, and competing in shooting matches.
When you are looking for highly accurate ammunition, Black Hills is the perfect manufacturer for you, providing match grade ammunition to every branch of the United States' military. These Black Hills rounds even come with Hornady V-Max, 40 grain bullets, which have some of the best speed, expansion, and penetration of any varmint round on the market. Firing at 3600 feet per second, these boxer primed, brass cased rounds have everything you need to take out even the toughest varmints.
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Hornady Varmint Express 223 Rem 55 Grain V-MAX – 200 Rounds
$254.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type V-MAX Use Type plinking at the range, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 8327 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255383277 Cost Per Round $1.27 per round Turn your AR-15, Mini-14, or other .223 Rem/5.56 NATO rifle into a fearsome varmint exterminator with this .223 Remington ammo from Hornady's Varmint Express series. These cartridges are loaded with V-MAX hollow point bullets with an aerodynamic polymer tip. V-MAX projectiles are designed to fragment rapidly to exterminate groundhogs, nutria, coyotes, and other pest animals.
Each cartridge in this bulk priced case of 200 fires a 55-grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of 3,240 feet per second. This results in trajectories similar to M193 mil-spec ball; for a varmint load, this ammo fires a relatively heavy bullet suitable for larger targets. The ballistic similarities between this ammo and common range loads makes for easy transitions between target shooting and hunting applications.
Hornady ammunition is produced in Grand Island, Nebraska using reloadable brass and non-corrosive primers. Originally founded in the 1940s as a manufacturer of high-end bullets, Hornady branched out into loaded ammo in the 1980s and offers products for defense, hunting, and competition use.
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Hornady Superformance Varmint 223 Rem 53 Grain V-Max PT – 200 Rounds
$254.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 53 Grain Bullet Type V-MAX Use Type varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 8025 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255380252 Cost Per Round $1.27 per round Hornady continues its long history of innovation in the ammo industry with Superformance cartridges, which feature efficient propellants capable of producing higher muzzle velocities without an increase in barrel fouling or wear. Unsurprisingly, this advance is a great fit for varmint loads, which rely on velocity to produce pest-killing fragmentation.
Each .223 Remington cartridge in this case of 200 fires a 53 grain Hornady V-MAX polymer-tipped hollow point bullet at 3,465 feet per second.
This ammo is loaded in Grand Island, Nebraska using reloadable brass and non-corrosive primers.
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Hornady Superformance Match 223 Rem 75 Grain HPBT – 20 Rounds
$25.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 75 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT) Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 80264 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255802641 Cost Per Round $1.29 per round You’re not messing around. You’re going to prove that “effective range” is merely a concept by covering insane distances with your 223 Rem rifle – and Hornady Superformance is precisely the 223 Rem ammo you need to do it!
This cartridge is loaded with a big boy 75 grain projectile. That extra mass equals greater inertia, ergo higher resistance to wind deflection hundreds of yards downrange. As a hollow point boat tail, the bullet possesses the form-fitted lead core it needs to exhibit formidable rotational stability and the tapered base that helps to conserve momentum.
Whereas your run of the mill 223 round’s 55gr FMJ achieves a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.243, this round’s tack driver of a 75gr HPBT has a G1 BC of 0.395. In other words, its trajectory will peak at about 5.23” before it reaches a 300-yard bullseye (assuming your rifle has a 24” barrel, which is the test barrel length Hornady used to record this round’s 2,930 fps muzzle velocity, and your sights are set 1.5” high).
Hornady’s Superformance Match series ammo achieves a muzzle velocity that’s about 200 fps higher – without producing more unwanted recoil, muzzle blast, fouling or chamber pressure in the process. This ammo hails from Nebraska, where Hornady loaded it with their highest-quality reloadable brass cases and primers.
Please note: Despite its appearance, the HPBT will not deliver terminal expansion. It is solely designed for accuracy. -
Fiocchi Exacta MatchKing 223 Rem 69 Grain HP-BT – 20 Rounds
$25.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Fiocchi Condition New Bullet Weight 69 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT) Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 223MKC Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 762344704166 Cost Per Round $1.29 per round The 223 Remington has been around for over fifty years and has been one of the most popular rounds in the Western World since it was introduced during the Vietnam War. Whether you are looking to bring down big game, eradicate varmints, defend yourself, or compete in a shooting match, the 223 Remington is just the proven, lightweight, high speed, incredibly accurate round you are looking for.
Fiocchi is the oldest firearms and ammunition manufacturer in Italy and is still owned and run by the same family that founded it back in 1876, producing some of the best guns and ammo in the world. These Fiocchi Exacta rounds come with Sierra MatchKing bullets, which fly more accurately than nearly any other round on the market. Firing at 2735 feet per second, these 69 grain, hollow point boat tail, brass cased, boxer primed rounds give you the phenomenal accuracy, increased speed and range, and fantastic trajectory you need to help you win your next competition.
