.223 Remington – the popular all-rounder caliber loaded with the 3.6 gram / 55 grain FMJ bullet

What is more fun to shoot than .223 Rem.? It is one of the most popular centerfire rifle cartridges in the world and the use of it varies from military to sport shooting and hunting. It is today one of the most common rifle rounds in use in the U.S., especially among varmint hunters and 3-gun sport shooters.

Practically all rifle manufacturers chamber rifles for this caliber for a wide range of different purposes. This caliber offers tremendous versatility, thanks to a very wide selection of bullet types and weights. For targets beyond 600 m, practical matches, varmint or small game, Lapua offers the perfect .223 Rem. cartridge loaded with the 3,6 gram / 55 grain FMJ projectile.

Sold in boxes of 20

Caliber

.223 Rem.

Bullet

FMJ

Product no.

4315042

Bullet Code

S569

Bullet type

Full metal Jacket (FMJ)

Bullet weight

3.6 g (55 gr)

Muzzle velocity

955 m/s (3133 fps)

Purpose

Hunting, Tactical, Target

Twist rate

1-14''

BC G1

0.255

BC G7

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