HRNDY BLACK 223REM 62GR FMJ 20/200

Description

Hornady Black is a purpose-built line designed to run reliably in modern sporting rifles, and this 62-grain full metal jacket load in .223 Rem is the workhorse of that lineup. The heavier-for-caliber 62-grain projectile stabilizes well in the 1-in-8 or faster twist rates that AR-pattern rifles chambered for 5.56 NATO commonly carry, making it a practical choice for shooters who want a single load that functions across a wide range of those platforms without requiring separate zero work for a lighter bullet.

Full metal jacket construction means the bullet holds its shape through feeding and does not expand on impact, which keeps behavior predictable at the range and reduces lead fouling in the bore compared to soft-point or exposed-lead designs. The brass case provides reliable extraction and is consistent enough for handloaders who want to reload once-fired brass, though that is a secondary benefit to the primary use case of volume practice and training.

Hornady loads this ammunition to function in both .223 Rem chambers and 5.56 NATO chambers, giving it practical versatility across the two most common AR-format configurations. Muzzle velocity from a standard-length barrel runs around 3,100 feet per second, which keeps the trajectory flat enough for general-purpose carbine training out to distances where wind drift, not drop, becomes the limiting factor. Each box contains 20 rounds, and the product is also available in a 200-round case for shooters who go through ammunition at volume.