What Caliber Is .223 Remington?

The 223 Remington is a 22-caliber centerfire rifle round with a bullet diameter of .224 inches. It's widely used in AR-15-style rifles. Often confused with the 5.56 NATO, .223 ammunition is a different round with a bit less pressure.

What Is 223 Ammo Good For?

223 ammo is good for hunting primarily for varmint and deer, target shooting, and sometimes in home defense. Because of its speed, accuracy & low recoil, it’s loved by sport shooters and predator hunters alike.

Which Manufacturers Produce .223 Remington Ammunition?

223 Remington ammunition is produced by many popular brands like Federal, Winchester, Hornady, PMC, Wolf & Remington. These brands offer a wide variety of rounds, like PMC Bronze, Hornady Frontier, Critical Defense, Range Dynamics, and more.

What Bullet Designs Are Available For 223 Ammo?

.223 ammunition is available in various bullet types, including Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) for range use, Hollow Point (HP) and Soft Point (SP) for hunting, and polymer-tipped bullets for increased accuracy that initiate expansion upon impact.

What Bullet Weights Are Available For 223 Ammunition?

You’ll find .223 bullets ranging from light 35-grain varmint rounds up to heavier 77-grain match loads. The most common weights sit around 55 grains, providing a great balance between velocity and energy for versatile shooting.

What Is The Effective Range of 223 Ammo?

The effective range of .223 Remington is about 400–600 yards for target shooting and around 200–300 yards for hunting. Accurate range numbers depend on various bullet weights, types, and conditions.

223 Ammo For Sale

Looking for cheap, in-stock 223 Remington Ammo? Today's lowest base listing starts at $0.39 / rd ($77.48 for a 200-round box) before shipping. When factoring in standard delivery from our top-rated retailers, the estimated delivered total comes to $97.49, making the true landed cost $0.49 / rd.

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HORNADY MATCH

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75 Gr

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$1.50 / rd
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Frontier Cartridge FR100 Rifle 223 Rem 55 gr Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Ammunition 20 rd BOX

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55 Gr

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$0.48 / rd

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PMC Bronze .223 Rem Ammo 55 Grain FMJ-BT 20rds - 223A

20 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.42 / rd

Palmetto State Armory

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Patriot Sports 223 Remington 55gr Full Metal Jacket 3280 FPS

200 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.39 / rd
$0.49 shipped

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Wolf, Military Classic, .223 Remington, FMJ, 55 Grain, 20 Rounds

20 Rds

55 Gr

Steel

$0.40 / rd
$1.15 shipped

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Patriot Sports .223 REM 55 grain FMJ Full Metal Jacket 20 rd box 1000 rd case x 4 FREE SHIPPING (4000 rd case)

4000 Rds

55 Gr

$0.41 / rd
$0.41 shipped

Rivertown Munitions

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PMC Bronze .223 Remington 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket 3200 FPS

2000 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.40 / rd
$0.45 shipped

Fast Ammo

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PMC .223 Remington 223A Bronze Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail FMJBT 55 Grain 3200 FPS

200 Rds

55 Gr

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$0.40 / rd
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2A Patriot Sports 223 Rem Ammunition P223055FMJ 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket CASE 1000 Rounds

1000 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.41 / rd
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Outdoor Limited

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Patriot Sports .223 Rem 55 Grain FMJ - 1,500 Rounds (CASE + 25 Boxes) FREE SHIPPING OVER $249

1500 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.41 / rd
$0.41 shipped

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Patriot Sports .223 REM 55 grain FMJ Full Metal Jacket 20 rd box FREE SHIPPING (1000 rd case)

1000 Rds

55 Gr

$0.41 / rd
$0.43 shipped

Rivertown Munitions

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PMC - .223 Remington Bronze FMJBT 55Gr Target Ammunition

200 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.41 / rd
$0.47 shipped

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STV Patriot Sports 223 Rem Full Metal Jacket(FMJ) 55 Grain

500 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.41 / rd
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Fiocchi 223A Training Dynamics 223 Rem 55 gr Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJBT) 1000rd CASE

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55 Gr

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$0.42 / rd
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PMC 223A Bronze 223 Rem 55 gr Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJBT) 20 Bx/ 50 Cs

20 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.42 / rd
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PMC Bronze .223 Rem Ammo 55 Grain FMJ-BT 20rds - 223A

20 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.42 / rd
$0.96 shipped

Palmetto State Armory

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Hornady Frontier Cartridge .223 Remington Ammo 55gr FMJ 20 Rounds - FR100

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55 Gr

Brass

$0.42 / rd
$1.02 shipped

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Scorpio Ammo .223 Rem 55gr FMJ 20CT - 20

20 Rds

55 Gr

$0.42 / rd
$1.22 shipped

Republic Ammunition

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Wolf 223 Rem WPA Polyformance 62 gr FMJ Steel 20 rounds

20 Rds

62 Gr

Steel

$0.42 / rd
$1.27 shipped

Outdoor Limited

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STV Technology Scorpio 223 Remington 55gr FMJ Ammo - Box of 20

20 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.43 / rd
$1.10 shipped

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223 Remington, 55gr FMJ, Remanufactured Brass, 500 Rounds - remanufactured

500 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.42 / rd
$0.45 shipped

Green Country Ammo

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Patriot Sports .223 Rem CASE 55 Grain FMJ - 1,000 Rounds (CASE) P223055F FREE SHIPPING OVER $249

1000 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.42 / rd
$0.42 shipped

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Sportsman's Select Remanufactured 223 Remington 55 Gr FMJ (500 Rounds) - remanufactured

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500 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.42 / rd
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Ammunition Depot

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Patriot Sports .223 REM 55 grain FMJ Full Metal Jacket (20 rd box)

20 Rds

55 Gr

$0.42 / rd
$0.98 shipped

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Wolf .223 Remington Rifle Ammo PolyFormance Full Metal Jacket FMJ 55 grain 3241 FPS

3000 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.42 / rd
$0.45 shipped

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Hornady Frontier Rifle Ammo 223 Rem. 55 gr. FMJ 50 rd. 3240 FPS

1000 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.42 / rd
$0.47 shipped

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PMC Bronze .223 Remington 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail Ammo

2000 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.42 / rd
$0.42 shipped

Black Basin Outdoors

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PMC Bronze High-Performance .223 Remington 55gr Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJBT)

2000 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.42 / rd
$0.42 shipped

Ammo Hero

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PMC 223A Bronze 223 Rem 55 gr Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJBT) 20 Bx/ 50 Cs

20 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.42 / rd
$1.51 shipped

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PMC Bronze .223 Rem Ammo 55 Grain FMJ-BT 20rds - 223A

20 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.42 / rd
$0.96 shipped

Palmetto State Armory

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Patriot Sports LLC 223 Remington 55gr FMJ - Box of 20

20 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.43 / rd
$1.10 shipped

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Hornady .223 Remington 80275 Custom Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail FMJBT 55 Grain 3240 FPS

2000 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.42 / rd
$0.48 shipped

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1050 Rds

55 Gr

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$0.42 / rd
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Frontier Cartridge .223 Remington FR100 Lake City Military Grade Full Metal Jacket FMJ 55 Grain 3240 FPS

1000 Rds

55 Gr

$0.42 / rd
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100 Rds

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$0.42 / rd
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Wolf .223 Remington Rifle Ammo PolyFormance Full Metal Jacket FMJ 55 grain 3241 FPS

4000 Rds

55 Gr

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$0.42 / rd
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300 Rds

55 Gr

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$0.42 / rd
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Wolf Military Classic Rifle Ammunition .223 Rem 55 gr FMJ 3241 fps 500/ct Case

3000 Rds

55 Gr

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$0.42 / rd
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Sportsman's Select Remanufactured 223 Remington 55 Gr FMJ (200 Rounds) - remanufactured

200 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.43 / rd
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PMC 223 Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 55 Grain FMJ Ammunition

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Sportsman's Select Remanufactured 223 Remington 55 Gr FMJ (200 Rounds) - remanufactured

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200 Rds

55 Gr

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Stv Technology 223 Rem 55 gr Full Metal Jacket Scorpio 20/Box

20 Rds

55 Gr

$0.43 / rd
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Sportsman's Outdoor

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IKONICK USA .223REM 55GR PREMIUM RANGE 20RD BOX/500RD CASE

60 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.43 / rd
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Wolf Military Classic Rifle Ammunition .223 Rem 55 gr FMJ 3241 fps 500/ct Case

1000 Rds

55 Gr

$0.43 / rd
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Patriot Sports .223 Remington P223055F Full Metal Jacket FMJ 55 Grain 3280 FPS

60 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.43 / rd
$0.58 shipped

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Hornady .223 Remington FR1005 Frontier Cartridge Full Metal Jacket FMJ 55 Grain 3240 FPS

1000 Rds

55 Gr

Brass

$0.43 / rd
$0.50 shipped

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55 Gr

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900 Rds

55 Gr

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