.223 Remington (5.56 NATO) 55 grain FMJ
.223 Remington (5.56 NATO) 55 grain FMJ
DUE TO HIGH DEMAND WE ARE EXPERIENCING LONGER FULFILLMENT TIMES -- ORDERS ON .223 CAN TAKE UP TO 10 BUSINESS DAYS TO SHIP. SORRY FOR ANY DELAYS.
- Cartridge: .223 Remington (5.56 NATO)
- Bullet Weight: 55 grain
- Projectile Type: Full metal jacket, boat tail
- Muzzle Velocity: 3100 Feet per second avg.
- Lead Free: No
- Case Type: Brass or nickel
- Primer: Boxer
- Corrosive: No
- Reloadable: Yes
- Test Barrel Length: 20"
Our .223 Remington is also labeled as 5.56x45 / 5.56 NATO as .223 Remington can be fired safely and with good results out of both chambers as well as the .223 Wylde chamber. It Is advised not to fire factory 5.56 out of a .223 chamber as there is a pressure increase and chance of damage or injury can occur.
The 55 grain projectile performs well with barrels that nave 1/7. 1/8, and 1/9 twist rates. While still being able to function in other twist rates performance can be impacted.
All ammunition is loaded with high-quality name brand components such as;
Hodgdon powders, CCI primers, Berry's Mfg. and Hornady projectiles.