HRNDY 223REM 55GR FMJ 50/500

Description

Hornady Custom .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO ammunition is built for shooters who want reliable, accurate performance at the range without reaching for premium defensive loads. At 55 grains, the full metal jacket boat-tail bullet strikes a practical balance: the boat-tail base reduces aerodynamic drag as the projectile travels downrange, which helps maintain consistent point-of-impact at extended distances compared to a flat-base FMJ of the same weight. The copper jacket is constructed to stay bonded to the lead core throughout flight, so you get predictable penetration without jacket separation or in-bore deformation.

Muzzle velocity comes in at 3,240 feet per second, and the brass cases are reloadable, which matters if you work up your own loads and want to reclaim once-fired brass after a range session. Hornady loads each round to consistent pressure and velocity specifications across production lots, so your point-of-impact should not shift noticeably between boxes. That lot-to-lot consistency is particularly useful for anyone dialing in a scope zero or tracking group sizes over time.

The Custom line exists for cartridges and load configurations that do not slot neatly into Hornady’s more specialized lines, but the components and quality controls applied are the same. This is straightforward, no-frills centerfire rifle ammunition suited to target work, training drills, and general range use in any .223 Rem or 5.56 NATO chambered rifle. Sold in 50-round boxes; a full case contains 500 rounds.