223 (5.56) Ammo

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.

Virgin reloadable brass. Trusty noncorrosive Boxers. Surprisingly fast shipping. Everything your 223 match ammo should have!

The .223 Rem has been around since 1964 and has become one of the most popular rounds in the world. With its high velocity, low recoil, and light weight, the .223 Rem is great for several shooting applications including hunting, range training and competition shooting.

Since 1922, Federal has been manufacturing some of the best ammo in America. Headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, all of Federal's ammunition is loaded in the USA.

These Power Shok rounds feature 64 grain soft point projectiles that are designed to deliver controlled, reliable expansion for medium game hunting. Each bullet is pressed into a boxer primed brass case that can be reloaded. Firing at 3050 feet per second, these rounds sacrifice a little velocity for more consistent trajectories and better energy transfer on target.

Did you truly think that you can fire just any ammunition out of your SBR? Well, that’s fair seeing as how you actually can, but you’re depriving yourself of accuracy and satisfaction by forgoing special SBR-centric ammo such as Fiocchi Hyperformance SBR Enhanced 223 Remington!

This ammo’s not just loaded with special flash-suppressed, low-fouling and recoil-mitigating propellant. It’s also armed with a heavy and accurate 77 grain Sierra MatchKing. Does it pick up oodles of accuracy-enhancing stability as it screams through a barrel as short as 7.5”? Does it follow such a predictable trajectory toward its target that it’s almost boring to watch? Yes and yes!

Fiocchi places this MO-made round’s muzzle velocity at 2,750 fps out of a 20” test barrel, which couldn’t be more normal for a 77 grain load. They also cite the following muzzle velocities for shorter barrels:
4.5": 1,521 fps
7": 1,866 fps
10.5": 2,227 fps
16": 2,469 fps

DOES NOT CYCLE SEMI-AUTOMATIC FIREARMS

You are looking at just about the weakest 5.56x45 ammunition you will ever lay your peepers on. Its Hornady 77 grain open tip match (OTM) projectile, although accurate (0.355 G1 ballistic coefficient), manages to carry a paltry 180 ft lbs of kinetic energy to 100 yards. And if zero is the same distance, elevation at 200 will be -33.0”.

If this were a normal-powered load, those figures would be around 1,025 ft lbs and -5.8”, easy. But this is no normal-powered 5.56x45! It is Armscor’s subsonic ammo, which pushes its 77gr OTMs to a muzzle velocity of just 1,100 fps when the rifle has a 18” long barrel.

Armscor’s goal wasn’t to load weak 5.56. It was to load the ideal ammunition for suppression. Fire subsonic ammo through a suppressor if you want it to deliver the stealthiest possible performance. Don’t got a suppressor? Then this ammo will still sound noticeably quieter than usual!

The 223 Rem has been around since the 1960's and is one of the most popular rounds in the Western World due to its light weight, high speed, and low recoil. Whether you want to hunt medium game, take out varmints, defend your family, compete in a shooting match, or just plink around, the 223 Rem has all the accuracy, range, and speed you need to get the job done.

Federal has been pumping out some of America's favorite ammunition since 1922 and continues to make high quality products tailored too specific shooting applications. Federal ammunition is loaded in the USA using premium components and strict quality control measures.

These Power-Shok rounds utilize a 64 grain soft point bullet and reloadable brass cases. You can expect to see muzzle velocities around 3050 feet per second from the SP projectiles that offer consistent, controlled expansion for hunting applications. The Power-Shok line is engineered to deliver quality performance at an attractive price point.

When the Vietnam War was transpiring, Remington came out with a new round to give them the advantage over the communist forces. With the advent of the 223 Rem, the soldiers had a new, lightweight, high speed, low recoil round that would help them fight the enemy forces. With its incredible benefits, this round is also phenomenal for hunting, competing in a shooting match, or just plinking for pleasure. Whatever your needs are, the 223 Rem is the way to go.

Federal has been around for nearly a century, providing America with the fantastic, much of the time low cost, ammunition she needs. These 55 grain, hollow point, brass cased, boxer primed rounds are no different. Firing at 3220 feet per second, this Federal LE Tactical TRU ammo is perfect for all your match shooting needs with its incredible accuracy.

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!

DOES NOT CYCLE SEMI-AUTOMATIC FIREARMS

You’re in the market for a very specific and somewhat unusual type of 5.56x45 ammunition: subsonic. Something that doesn’t break the sound barrier, so you can get peak performance out of a suppressor – or just shoot quieter, even when you aren’t using a suppressor.

You’re on the right webpage.

Armscor loads this cartridge with a 77 grain open tip match. It’s the same kind of bullet long-range shooters use to get as much range out of their rifles as they’re able. Sleek. Symmetrical. Swims through the air with pretty much as little drag as a narrow .22 cal bullet can manage. Not intended for hunting (i.e. no terminal expansion), but a common enemy to small game all the same.

This is not the ammo you want for long range, of course. It’s quite the opposite: good out to around 100 yards, tops, because its 1,100 fps muzzle velocity (18” bbl) precedes extremely rapid bullet drop. But that’s just the price of admission for the ammo’s real attraction. By avoiding breaking the sound barrier, it cuts sonic boom clean out of the sound of gunfire. That’s just what a suppressor likes!

This versatile .223 Remington load will serve well in AR-15s and other .223/5.56 NATO rifles in sporting, hunting, and defensive capacities.

Each round in this case of 200 fires a 55 grain pointed soft point bullet. The high velocity of the cartridge greatly enhances the expansion potential of the soft point projectile, making this ammo an excellent choice for hunting varmints and small to midsize game.

Remington ammunition is produced in Lonoke, Arkansas using non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases.

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.

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.

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.

Black Hills produces some of the best ammunition in the world, and this .223 Remington load is no exception. Designed for varmint extermination with .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO rifles such as AR-15s, this ammo features the Hornady V-MAX bullet. V-MAX projectiles consist of a hollow point with a polymer tip that improves aerodynamics and initiates expansion for rapid fragmentation.

Each cartridge in this box of 50 fires a 50 grain version of the V-MAX at a muzzle velocity of 3,300 feet per second. The use of a relatively heavy bullet for a varmint load makes this ammo produce external ballistics somewhat similar (though not quite identical) to those of M193 ball. The heavier bullet also increases penetration for improved results against larger pest animals or predators such as coyotes.

BHA of Rapid City, South Dakota is a renowned manufacturer of ammo for both military and civilian use. Their products are constructed using non corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases.

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.

When you need something fast, reliable, and with almost no recoil, the 223 Rem is the perfect round for you. Proven through over fifty years of use by civilians, militaries, and law enforcement agencies around the world, the 223 Rem has shown its efficacy to all. With its low recoil, high speed, and exceptional accuracy, this lightweight round is perfect for taking out varmints, hunting small and big game, competing in a shooting match, or plinking around, just the versatile round you need for all your shooting.

Federal Premium is one of America's best ammunition manufacturers, crafting just the ammo the people need, whether it be supremely high quality or something inexpensive but reliable. Founded in 1922, this nearly one hundred year old manufacturer is just who you want to buy from. These Federal Premium Gold Medal rounds come with 69 grain, hollow point boat tail, Sierra MatchKing bullets, some of the most accurate and reliable bullets in the world. Firing at 2950 feet per second, these reloadable rounds are just what you need to take to the your next shooting competition.

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.

Hornady also recommends this ammo for medium game. A great choice for a midnight boar bonanza!

Hornady has been around for years, and, with such a history, they have become a greatly trusted ammunition manufacturer. Their Match product line is made to superior standards, ensuring the production of exceedingly accurate and reliable ammunition. With these hollow point boat tailed bullets, you will have some of the most accurate ammunition on the market.

223 Remington is one of the most popular small arms rounds in America, as it is used in the wildly popular AR-15. It is also a cheaper alternative to the 5.56mm round, without sacrificing much weight or power. Pick up a 200 round case of this 75 grain 223 Remington ammo today!

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.

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.

Black Hills Heavy Match ammo is perfect for accuracy oriented shooters who don't want the wind to dictate where their bullets land. Suitable for AR-15s and other .223/5.56 NATO rifles, this match grade .223 Remington ammunition is factory new and ideal for competitive use.

Each cartridge in this case of 1,000 fires a heavy 75 grain open tipped match bullet at 2,750 feet per second. The unusually heavy bullet trades a bit of muzzle velocity for enhanced stability and more consistent flight paths. 75 grain bullets maintain compatibility with a variety of rifling twists including the common 1/7, 1/8, and 1/9 configurations.

Black Hills is a renowned high end ammo manufacturer that fulfills special contracts for the US military. Their products are used for hunting, competitive shooting, and self defense. BHA is based in Rapid City, South Dakota and uses non corrosive primers and brass cases in its products.

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.

Hornady Superformance ammunition leverages advances in propellant technology to produce high-velocity loads that don't increase barrel wear or fouling. This higher velocity is a particularly useful advance for varmint loads, which depend on rapid fragmentation for their terminal effectiveness.

Each .223 Remington cartridge in this 20-round box fires a 53 grain polymer-tipped V-MAX hollow point bullet at a 3,465 feet per second.

Hornady ammo is made in Grand Island, Nebraska using non-corrosive primers and reloadable brass cases.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

This round’s specially formulated propellant reduces both recoil and muzzle flash, so you can count on firing rapid follow-up shots in the dark as well.

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.

Competitive shooters prize Black Hills ammunition for its consistently high performance. These 5.56 NATO cartridges are perfect for precision shooting with an AR-15 or other 5.56x45mm rifles.

Each round in this box of 50 fires a 69 grain open tipped match bullet at 2,875 feet per second. The use of a relatively heavy bullet provides more stable and predictable trajectories for your shots at the cost of some muzzle velocity; since terminal ballistics is irrelevant for match use, this trade-off is a no-brainer!

Black Hills ammo is loaded in Rapid City, South Dakota using reloadable brass and non-corrosive primers.

This 223 Rem cartridge from Hornady’s Critical Defense line of ammunition features a 73 grain FTX projectile. The heavy FTX is able to penetrate deeply, and is prevented from shedding very much of its weight during penetration by its InterLock ring. The FTX’s secant ogive profile grants it the ballistic coefficient needed for accuracy at longer ranges. The FTX’s Flex Tip reliably initiates powerful expansion even at lower velocities, and additionally serves to protect the hollow point from clogging with fabric and other media.

If you ever have to engage a threat in the nighttime, you’ll appreciate how this round’s low-flash propellant emits little light when ignited, protecting your vision so you can continue firing accurately.
This ammunition was previously loaded with nickel-plated brass cases. It no longer is.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Barnes is highly regarded for the quality of their solid copper bullets – but the old Utahan company certainly knows how to make a great traditional lead-core bullet as well. For proof of that you need look no further than this Precision Match series 5.56x45 ammunition, which features the Match Burner open tip match boat tail projectile!

This round’s OTM BT is a big boy at 69 grains. It’ll supply you with a lower muzzle velocity of 2,900 fps, but that pays off in the form of superior downrange momentum – precisely the property which gives a bullet greater immunity to wind drift. The OTM BT’s match jacket, tapered tail, form-fitted lead core and hypodermic needle-like tip give the bullet the balance and sleek profile it requires to exhibit a 0.330 ballistic coefficient. That translates to 300-yard trajectory which pinnacles at 6.4”, as well as supersonic velocity until approximately 850 yards.

You may already know this, but the OTM BT is unsuitable for hunting game larger than varmints. The bullet may technically have a nose cavity, although that feature is not designed to initiate terminal expansion at any velocity. As such the OTM BT’s terminal ballistics are pretty much identical to an FMJ’s.

Match-grade primers, expertly loaded propellant and top-end reloadable brass cases complete Barnes’ awesomely accurate Match Burner bullets. Order a box or five and prepare to witness your 5.56 rifle’s true potential!

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.

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.