FIOCCHI 556NATO 55GR FMJBT 50/1000

Description

Fiocchi’s Range Dynamics line is built around a straightforward premise: give high-volume shooters a reliable, consistent cartridge that won’t punish the budget after a long day at the range. This 5.56 NATO load fits that role well for anyone running AR-platform rifles for drills, steel-plate work, cadence practice, or general fundamentals training.

The projectile is a 55-grain full metal jacket boat-tail. The boat-tail geometry matters at distance — the tapered heel reduces base drag compared to a flat-base bullet, which helps the projectile maintain velocity and resist wind deflection as it travels. With a ballistic coefficient of .243, this load holds up reasonably well out to 300 yards for practical range work. Muzzle velocity is 3,240 fps, which puts it in the standard-pressure 5.56 NATO range and means it cycles reliably in gas-operated rifles set up for that cartridge.

The FMJBT construction also feeds smoothly through semi-automatic actions, and the non-expanding jacket keeps it appropriate for target use on ranges that prohibit expanding or frangible projectiles. Fiocchi assembles this ammunition using their own components, so lot-to-lot consistency is controlled in-house rather than sourced from varying outside suppliers.

The 50-round box is a practical quantity for a range session, and Fiocchi also offers this load in a 1,000-round case for shooters who train frequently and want to stock up at a better per-round cost. If you’re running .223 Rem or 5.56 NATO brass through a reloading press afterward, the Fiocchi brass is worth setting aside.