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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Winchester Super-X 223 Rem 64 Grain Power Point – 20 Rounds
$20.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 64 Grain Bullet Type Power-Point (PP) Use Type hunting boar, hunting whitetail deer, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU X223R2 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 020892202122 Cost Per Round $1.04 per round When you are looking for something highly reliable and proven, the 223 Remington is just the round for you. Developed in 1964 during the war in Vietnam, this round has become more and more popular through the decades and is used all over the Western World for civilian, military, and law enforcement purposes. Whether you are looking for something for hunting, varmint exterminating, plinking around, or shooting in your next competition, the 223 Remington is perfect for you.
Since 1866, Winchester has been providing America with some of the best ammunition in the world and still make some of the best and most reliable ammo in the world. These Winchester Super-X, 64 grain, power point, brass cased, boxer primed rounds fire at 3020 feet per second and have incredible expansion and massive expansion, helping you take out deer and even elk while saving your wallet, giving you the perfect round for all your hunting needs.
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Hornady Varmint Express 223 Rem 55 Grain V-MAX – 200 Rounds
$239.85Product 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 $1.2 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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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. -
Hornady BLACK 5.56x45 75 Grain InterLock HD SBR – 200 Rounds
$248.85Product 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 $1.24 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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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 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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Black Hills Match 223 Rem 77 Grain HP - 1000 Rounds
$1,264.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 77 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point (HP) Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU M223N9 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710113552 Cost Per Round $1.26 per round Invented in 1964 during the Vietnam War, the 223 Rem provided the incredible lightweight, high speed, low recoil, highly accurate round the soldiers needed to have an advantage over the communist forces. In the present day, this round is used extensively around the world for civilian, military, and law enforcement purposes. Whether you are looking to hunt, defend your family, compete in a shooting match, or plink around at the range, this round is exactly what you need.
Black Hills has been around for years, creating some of the most accurate ammunition in America. In fact, they provide all branches of the United States Military with match grade ammo, showing just how amazing their ammo is. With these 77 grain, hollow point, brass cased, boxer primed rounds, firing at 2750 feet per second, you have all the speed and energy and the phenomenal accuracy you need to defend yourself, practice at the range, and win your next shooting competition.
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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.
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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.
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Winchester Match 223 Rem 69 Grain HPBT MatchKing – 20 Rounds
$25.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 69 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT) Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU S223M2 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892220157 Cost Per Round $1.29 per round Do you want to prove that you have the most accurate 223 Rem rifle on the planet? Then you’re going to need the right ammunition to make your case. Winchester’s Match series ammo is engineered to deliver the outstanding precision you need to start making people wonder whether you’re cheating physics.
This cartridge’s hollow point boat tail bullet is made by Sierra. It is the MatchKing, aka the bullet that has won more competitive target shooting events than all other manufacturers’ bullets combined.
The MatchKing begins as a thin copper jacket, which doesn’t deviate in concentricity by any more or less than 0.0003”. The opening in the MatchKing’s tip exists because the bullet’s lead was poured into place while it was molten, subsequently hardening to create an extremely uniform and voidless core. (The MatchKing’s nose cavity is not designed to initiate terminal expansion; it is not a hunting or self-defense bullet, and exhibits comparable terminal ballistics to an FMJ.) The MatchKing’s boat tail serves to minimize the bullet’s in-flight drag and increase its ballistic coefficient.
And this round’s ballistic coefficient is indeed high for a 223 Rem: G1 0.302, G1 0.152. The 69 grain HPBT should stay supersonic until approximately 780 yards, and its trajectory should rise by approximately 3.15” before it plows into a 200-yard bullseye. (Winchester recommends firing this match grade 223 ammunition through a 1:7” to 1:9” barrel for optimal accuracy.)Customer Reviews
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Very nice .223 level heavy bullet load
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Ran well and just the ticket for barrels that won't handle the 75-77 gr bullets
Review by Fr. Frog (Posted on 12/23/2016)
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223 Rem - 75 Grain Heavy Match Hollow Point - Black Hills Ammunition - 50 Rounds
$64.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 75 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 M223N6 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710108077 Cost Per Round $1.3 per round If you are a rifle owner who expects the finest precision and outstanding performance from your cartridges, then you need to order this 50-round box of cartridges from Black Hills Ammunition. These .223 Remington rounds are loaded with 75-grain heavy match hollow points bullets, giving them superior cycling in the weapon with precision and power to the target. You’ll be able to compete at the highest level with these excellent cartridges.
Coming out of the barrel, the heavy 75-grain projectile has a muzzle velocity of 2,760 feet per second. They also have a muzzle energy of 1,259 foot pounds. This drives straight-line accuracy while creating superb mushrooming and penetration.
Black Hills Ammunition is a company that specializes in top-quality shooting products. In fact, all branches of the military have purchased match ammunition from this American company, and law enforcement departments all over the country trust their ammunition for protecting citizens and officers.
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Hornady Superformance Match 5.56x45mm 75 Grain HPBT - 200 Rounds
$264.85Product 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 200 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU 81264 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255812647 Cost Per Round $1.32 per round This 200-round case of 5.56mm NATO ammunition is a great purchase for competitive match use or for testing out a new high-class build from Desert Tech or LaRue Tactical. Each round utilizes a 75-grain hollow point boat tail (HPBT) projectile which exhibits superb accuracy due to its measured internal balance, consistent outer dimensions, and aerodynamic shape. In addition, a toothed cannelure keeps the heavyweight bullet firmly seated within its crimp so that recoil vibrations don't upset final shot placement.
The reloadable brass casing of each cartridge is filled with a potent charge with powder, like all Superformance rounds, which produces breathtaking muzzle velocity for flatter shooting out to greater distances. This propellant accepts a spark from a non-corrosive Boxer primer which is accompanied by sealant that prevents moisture from ruining its ignition quality. Hornady's projectiles and finished ammo are supported by expertise that dates back all the way to 1949.
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Hornady Superformance Match 5.56x45mm 75 Grain HP-BT - 20 Rounds
$27.75Product 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 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU 81264 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255812640 Cost Per Round $1.39 per round These heavyweight 5.56x45mm loads stretch the limits of their caliber thanks to Hornady's Superformance Match standards. In general, Superformance loads utilize unique propellant blends to achieve muzzle velocities that are well beyond the norm; that's why these rounds launch 75-grain BTHP projectiles at 2,910 feet-per-second from a 20-inch barrel, lending them amazing range capability for match use or long-range shooting in general.
The powder is contained within a reloadable brass casing which has a small amount of moisture-sealant in its primer pocket along with a Boxer primer; this arrangement guarantees reliable ignition under any conditions. The 75-grain BTHP at the top of the cartridge has a boat tail rear, tapered ogive, and tiny hollow tip for drag resistance which contributes to smaller groups. The bullet is built by feeding lead through the bullet's hollow point in order to build a dense core free of distortion while leaving the copper AMP jacket's pristine dimensions untouched.
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Hornady Non-Toxic 223 Rem 35 Grain PT – 20 Rounds
$27.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 35 Grain Bullet Type NTX Use Type varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 83266 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 090255832662 Cost Per Round $1.39 per round Developed during the Vietnam War, the 223 Rem has become one of the most popular rounds in the Western World among militaries, civilians, and law enforcement. Whatever your needs are, whether they be hunting medium game, eradicating varmints, defending your home, or competing in a shooting competition, the 223 Rem is the perfect round for you with its fantastic, low recoil, phenomenal accuracy, and amazing speed.
Hornady has been around since the end of World War Two and has come to be one of the most innovative ammunition providers in the world, making just the high quality and effective ammo you need. These Hornady Non-Toxic, 35 grain, polymer tipped rounds fire at the incredible velocity of 4000 feet per second and produce massive expansion and have fantastic terminal performance, making these the perfect rounds for taking out even the speediest varmints out there.
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Remington Premier Match 223 Rem 77 Grain HPBT MatchKing – 20 Rounds
$27.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Remington Condition New Bullet Weight 77 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 RM223R3 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 47700391304 Cost Per Round $1.39 per round Do you want to stamp true cloverleafs into your target? Then you’d better fire ammunition that was made for the job! Remington loads this 223 Rem cartridge with Sierra’s 77 grain MatchKing so you can squeeze the best accuracy out of your rifle yet!
The MatchKing is an extremely high-quality hollow point boat tail projectile. Unlike a pistol cartridge’s JHP, the BTHP’s nose cavity is not meant to deliver terminal expansion inside game. Instead it allowed Sierra to pour liquid lead into the MatchKing’s thin and concentric jacket, thus creating a uniform and flawless core. Together the MatchKing’s ballistic jacket profile and boat tail both minimize drag to the greatest extent possible. Its exceptionally heavy 77 grain weight also helps the MatchKing to retain momentum which prevents gentle breezes from blowing it very far off of its intended trajectory.
Remington’s highest-quality brass case and match primer tie the whole package together. So long as you’re using the recommended 1:6", 1:7" or 1:8" rate of twist for a 77 grain projectile, you can expect this ammo’s flat trajectories to retain supersonic velocity well past the 800-yard line! -
Hornady Varmint Express 223 Rem 55 Grain V-MAX – 20 Rounds
$27.85Product 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 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 8327 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255383270 Cost Per Round $1.39 per round This .223 Remington ammo from Hornady's Varmint Express series delivers excellent performance against larger varmints as well as coyotes and other predators. These cartridges feature Hornady V-MAX polymer tipped hollow point bullets, which deliver excellent accuracy and fragment rapidly upon contact with an animal to effect a quick, clean kill with less risk of overpenetration.
Each cartridge in this box of 20 fires a 55-grain version of the V-MAX at a muzzle velocity of 3,240 feet per second. Compared to other varmint loads, this ammo fires a relatively heavy bullet at a medium velocity, producing external ballistics comparable to those of M193 ball. This is a plus for shooters who prefer minimal optics adjustment when transitioning between target shooting and hunting, and it enhances the load's terminal performance against larger animals.
Hornady ammo is loaded in Grand Island, Nebraska using non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass.
Customer Reviews
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Coyote Killers
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These absolutely wipe out coyotes. Thanks again Wideners!
Review by Jake (Posted on 11/14/2025)
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Hornady Critical Defense 223 Rem 55 Grain FTX – 20 Rounds
$28.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Flex-Tip-Technology (FTX) Use Type home defense Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU 80270 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255802702 Cost Per Round $1.44 per round This 223 Rem cartridge from Hornady’s Critical Defense line of ammunition is optimized in every way to help you keep your home uninfluenced by burglars. The round’s 55 grain FTX projectile features the Flex Tip, which compresses into the bullet upon impact in order to initiate rapid expansion. The Flex Tip works reliably even at lower velocities, and optimizes performance in lever action rifles as well.
The FTX bullet also features an InterLock ring, which mechanically locks its high antimony lead core and specially engineered heavy jacket together to provide stellar weight retention during penetration. This bullet additionally offers a flat trajectory and great accuracy thanks to its secant ogive profile.
Thanks to this round’s casing’s nickel plating, it’s very easy to spot during a chamber check in a darkened environment. Furthermore, its specially formulated propellant reduces both recoil and muzzle flash, so you can count on firing rapid follow-up shots in the dark as well. -
Black Hills Barnes Multi-Purpose Green 223 Rem 55 Grain HP - 50 Rounds
$73.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 55 Grain Bullet Type Frangible Use Type steel target plinking Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU M223N16 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710124503 Cost Per Round $1.48 per round Grab a few of these 50-round boxes of .223 Remington ammo from Black Hills for tactical training and home defense with your AR-15 or other .223/5.56 NATO chambered rifle. These cartridges fire Barnes Multi Purpose Green (MPG) frangible bullets. Unlike other frangible projectiles, Multi Purpose Green bullets have a gilding metal jacket that protects the powdered copper-tin core. This ensures reliable cycling alongside heavy fragmentation upon impact. The fragmenting effect virtually eliminates the risk of ricochets for safe training while delivering strong terminal performance for varmint hunting or self-defense emergencies.
Each cartridge in this box fires a 55-grain version of the MPG at a muzzle velocity of 3,150 feet per second. In terms of external ballistics, this ammo is roughly comparable to M193 mil-spec ball and should not require large adjustments to optics for users of either M193 or M855 ammo.
Black Hills ammunition is made in the USA using non-corrosive primers and brass cases.
Customer Reviews
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very quick shipping
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quick shipping
Review by charles (Posted on 8/17/2020)
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Federal 223 Rem 77 Grain Gold Medal Match HPBT - 20 Rounds
$29.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal 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 20 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU GM223M3 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 29465094201 Cost Per Round $1.49 per round The .223 Remington is one of the most popular rounds in modern target shooting and hunting. With tremendous velocity and energy, it is capable of long range hunting, as well as distance target shooting. Few brands make as trusted a round for the .223 as Federal Premium Ammunition.
This cartridge uses a 77-grain bullet that has a boat tail and a hollow point. It is not only accurate, it is also highly effective for small game hunting. The bullet comes out of the muzzle with a velocity of 2,720 per second and a muzzle energy of 1,265 foot pounds.
When you want a trusted brand for your hunting and target shooting, you can always turn to Federal Premium Ammunition. They have a wide range of options for nearly every popular handgun, rifle, shotgun, and rimfire, and they also have products for ammunition reloading. Whether you are hunting large game or spending a day at the gun range, Federal has the ammunition you need.
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Black Hills 5.56x45 77 Grain TMK – 500 Rounds
$749.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 77 Grain Bullet Type Polymer Tipped Use Type match or precision shooting Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU D556N19 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710130689 Cost Per Round $1.5 per round You’ve built yourself a beautiful 5.56x45 MSR, replete with every bell and whistle under the sun. But without beautiful 5.56x45 ammo, that MSR’s accuracy won’t amount to a hill of beans. What are you going to do about it? Give up your favorite hobby? Not bloody likely. You’re going to order yourself a whole case of 5.56 match ammo by Black Hills – the same company that delivers the good to U.S. military sniper teams!
Sierra’s MatchKing projectile features a thin and concentric jacket, a uniformly distributed solid lead core, and a sleek jacket profile. The Missouri company’s MatchKing Tipped has all of that plus a ballistically efficient acetyl resin tip, as well as an ogive that is even further optimized to curtail in-flight drag. This round’s projectile is also a heavy boy at 77 grains, which helps it conserve more of the momentum it needs in order to thumb its nose at cross and vertical winds. The TMK is solely designed for long-range accuracy; if you expect it to expand after impact, it will fail to satisfy your expectations.
Every round in this 10-box case of ammo is loaded with a reusable brass case, match Boxer primer, and propellant charge that produces a very reliable ~2,750 fps muzzle velocity in conjunction with a 20” barrel.Customer Reviews
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Very Accurate!
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I use these rounds for precision rifle shooting and they are very accurate. I highly recommend these 77gr rounds.
Review by Mike P. (Posted on 11/8/2023)
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Black Hills 5.56x45mm 77 Grain TMK Sierra MatchKing - 50 Rounds
$79.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 77 Grain Bullet Type Polymer Tipped Use Type match or precision shooting Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU D556N19 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710130719 Cost Per Round $1.6 per round Competitive shooters of AR-15s and other 5.56 NATO rifles prize Black Hills match grade ammunition for its unerring precision and reliable performance.
Each round in this box of 50 fires a heavy 77 grain Sierra Tipped MatchKing bullet at a muzzle velocity of 2,750 feet per second. As with most match loads, this ammo trades a bit of muzzle velocity for enhanced stability and more predictable points of impact. Tipped MatchKings are an iteration building on the classic MatchKing bullet and feature an aerodynamic polymer tip.
Black Hills ammo is made in Rapid City, South Dakota using non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases.
Customer Reviews
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Good stuff!
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Hard hitting stuff. Perfect ammo if you're using a suppressed SBR for HD. Black Hills always makes quality ammo. Can't go wrong with this ammo.
Review by NV_gunner (Posted on 5/11/2020)
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Black Hills 5.56x45 77 Grain OTM – 500 Rounds
$799.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition 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 500 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU D556N9 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710126385 Cost Per Round $1.6 per round When the U.S. military needs match grade 5.56x45 ammunition, it turns to Black Hills Ammunition. It’s no coincidence that the family-owned South Dakota company also produces some of the finest long-range target ammunition the civilian market has to offer. Order yourself some today and start shooting faraway targets soon!
This cartridge gives you accuracy like only a 77 grain open tip match bullet can. The huge chunk of lead and copper has a lower muzzle velocity – 2,750 fps out of Black Hills’ own 20” test barrel – but also a trajectory that’s less susceptible to wind deflection. The OTM’s form-fitted core was created by injecting the thin copper jacket with molten lead. The hollow point gave access to that lead, but it does not give the OTM the ability to deliver terminal expansion.
Black Hills loads this ammo with match primers, match brass, and standardized charges of proprietary propellant blend. Despite what the discoloration around their shoulders might suggest, this ammo’s cases aren’t previously fired. They’re a great choice for handloading – might as well stock up on component bullets while you’re at it!Customer Reviews
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Excellent!
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highly coveted mk262mod1 with fast shipping! Excellent company. Excellent service.
Review by Milspec (Posted on 6/29/2020)
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Barnes Precision Match 223 Rem 77 Grain OTM BT – 20 Rounds
$32.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Barnes 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 32018 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 716876223770 Cost Per Round $1.64 per round Barnes Precision Match ammunition is here to treat you to some of the best accuracy you’ve ever witnessed! This 223 Rem cartridge features the Match Burner – a 77 grain open tip match boat tail projectile that is designed for competitive shooting events!
First things first: an OTM bullet is not intended for hunting or home defense, simply because its hollow point nose cavity isn’t engineered for terminal expansion. The OTM’s meplat has a narrow aperture because liquid lead was poured through it – hence the bullet’s voidless, balanced, and rearward-situated core. The bullet’s narrow tip, tapered tail, and sleek, thin jacket are all in the service of minimizing drag, increasing downrange momentum, and enhancing precision. Its massive 77 grain weight gives the bullet greater resistance to wind drift as well (Barnes recommends a barrel twist of 1:8” or faster for this ammo).
This round has a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.349. Many variables will determine exactly which trajectory the bullet follows, but you can realistically expect around -9.57” drop at 300 yards when you set your rifle’s 1.5” high sights on a 200-yard zero.
Barnes loads this ammo in Utah with match primers, fastidiously measured propellant charges, and new brass cases that belong at a reloading press once they have been emancipated from their bullets. -
Black Hills 5.56x45 77 Grain OTM – 50 Rounds
$84.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition 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 50 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU D556N9 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710126408 Cost Per Round $1.7 per round You’ve got two things on your mind: precision, and your 5.56x45mm rifle. That means you only need one kind of ammunition: this 77 grain OTM ammo by Black Hills of South Dakota.
Let’s get one thing straight: the open tip match may look like it’s designed for terminal expansion, but it really isn’t. If you’re looking for hunting or home defense ammo, then your journey continues. The OTM’s open tip has already served its only purpose, which was to allow its manufacturer to inject liquid lead into its thin and concentric copper jacket. The voidless core that formed is the driving force behind the OTM’s excellent rotational stability and resultant high accuracy.
This round’s bullet is relatively heavy, which helps reduce its reaction to the cross and vertical winds awaiting at a long-distance target range. A 1:8” rate of twist barrel or faster is the ticket. Black Hills loads these fine rounds with match grade components, as well as brand new reloadable brass cases.Customer Reviews
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THE SDM Ammo for taking out the trash
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This is the MK262 MOD 1 ammo used by Uncle Sam's DM's for use in 1:8" twist or faster barrels, with 556 NATO or 223 Wylde chambers. I tested a single 5-shot group from a bipod at 600yds and the elevation was a tick over 1/2MOA from a sample rifle used to train soldiers at Ft Benning.. Close enough for gov't work.
Review by Grant (Posted on 2/19/2022)
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You get what you pay for.
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Three five shot groups, each under .750 inches at 100 yards. Best ever from my Colt LE 6920. Let the barrel cool between groups.
Review by Gary (Posted on 11/22/2017)
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Black Hills Barnes 223 Rem 62 Grain TSX – 50 Rounds
$94.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 62 Grain Bullet Type TSX Use Type home defense, hunting boar, hunting whitetail deer Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 223 Remington Manufacturer SKU M223N18 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710125531 Cost Per Round $1.9 per round If you've set up your AR-15 for defense or varmint hunting, you can make good use of this .223 Remington ammunition from Black Hills. These cartridges fire the Barnes TSX hollow point bullet, which delivers rapid fragmentation and highly effective performance against coyotes and other pest animals.
Each round in this box of 50 fires a 62 grain version of the TSX at about 3,100 feet per second, producing similar external ballistics to M855 ball ammo. This is a valuable trait, since it means you can fire range loads and hunt without adjusting your optics before either activity.
Black Hills is a high end ammo manufacturer and defense contractor based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Their products use non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases.
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Black Hills Ammunition 5.56 NATO 62 Grain Barnes TSX HP - 50 Rounds
$97.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 62 Grain Bullet Type TSX Use Type home defense, hunting boar, hunting whitetail deer, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU D556N18 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710129621 Cost Per Round $1.96 per round A versatile load suited for defense and hunting applications, this 5.56 NATO ammunition from Black Hills is the perfect choice for multipurpose AR-15s and other .223/5.56 rifles.
Each round in this box of 50 fires a 62 grain Barnes TSX hollow point bullet at 3,000 feet per second. The TSX is a solid copper design with a grooved shank that absorbs expanding bullet material to reduce fouling and chamber pressures. It delivers very strong expansion, a key benefit in this relatively low-caliber cartridge. External ballistics of this load are comparable to (and somewhat more consistent than) those of M855 ball.
Black Hills is a renowned supplier of defensive and sporting ammo and counts all branches of the US military among its customers. Their products are made in Rapid City, South Dakota using non-corrosive primers and re-loadable brass.
Customer Reviews
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The Blackhills 62gr TSX performs!
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I was told this by Ozzy from (BHA), The Blackhills local Sniper and SWAT teams conducted numerous tests through windshields and doors with this TSX 62rg round and confirmed the performance. Also the local response teams and agencies have chosen the 62gr TSX as their issued duty load because of its performance. The 62 TSX performs the same as the 50gr TSX as far as performance through barriers and retaining the petals, according to Ozzy from Blackhills, hope this info helps you guys.
Review by jonboyhst (Posted on 5/5/2022)
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Great place to do business.
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Fast shipping and good prices too .
Thank you Wideners.Review by James (Posted on 5/31/2021)
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Black Hills 5.56 Nato Barnes TSX 50 Grain Hollow Point - 50 Rounds
$104.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 50 Grain Bullet Type TSX Use Type home defense, hunting whitetail deer Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 5.56x45mm Manufacturer SKU D556N1 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710126361 Cost Per Round $2.1 per round The 5.56x45mm NATO has been around for fifty years and is one of the most popular rounds in the Western World for civilian, military, and law enforcement use. With its high speeds, incredibly low recoil, and its high accuracy, the 5.56x45mm NATO is perfect for your big game, predator, and varmint hunting, match competing, range training, and self defense needs, giving you just the highly versatile round you are looking for.
Black Hills has been around for years and provides match ammo to every branch of the US military, proving just how incredible their ammunition is. These Black Hills rounds, however, are fitted with Barnes' TSX, 50 grain, hollow point bullets, some of the most effective, copper bullets on the market. Firing at 3275 feet per second, these brass cased, boxer primed rounds have the massive expansion and fantastic penetration you need to bring down the delicious deer on your next hunting trip.