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.223 / 5.56

223 Remington ammunition and 5.56x45 NATO rounds are among the popular cartridges for American civilian shooters. Both are light-weight cartridges with relatively low recoil and a ton of muzzle velocity, making them easy on the rifleman to fire consistently and quickly.

223 ammunition is the most popular rifle caliber in terms of rounds sold in the United States today. Commonly paired with the AR-15 Armalite rifle, these rounds a capable for defense but most commonly used by recreational sport shooters who like the flexibility the very fast, light-weight bullet provides. You can expect muzzle velocities in the neighborhood of 3,000 feet per second with most rounds along with a muzzle energy rating that's around 1,300 foot pounds.

Look for a wide assortment of in-stock 223 ammo along with 5.56 with bullet weights primarily in either 55-grain or 62-grain. We carry both bulk full metal jacket loaded rounds, like these from PMC and hollow point bullets that are better suited for hunting or competition shooting, like these match-grade rounds from Fiocchi. All of our 223 ammo for sale is in-stock with fast shipping.

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  1. 50rds - 223 Remington Black Hills 55gr. Barnes TSX HP Ammo 50rds - 223 Remington Black Hills 55gr. Barnes TSX HP Ammo
    $109.95
    $2.2/ppr

    71 In Stock

    Bullet type
    TSX     Muzzle Energy
    1250     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    3200     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    55 Grain
  2. 20rds – 223 Rem Sierra MatchKing Competition 69gr. HPBT MatchKing Ammo 20rds – 223 Rem Sierra MatchKing Competition 69gr. HPBT MatchKing Ammo
    $34.95
    $1.75/ppr

    77 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    1288     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2900     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    69 Grain
  3. 200rds – 5.56x45 Hornady Superformance 55gr. CX Ammo 200rds – 5.56x45 Hornady Superformance 55gr. CX Ammo
    $299.95
    $1.5/ppr

    3 In Stock

    Bullet type
    CX     Muzzle Energy
    1231     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    3175     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    55 Grain
  4. 50rds – 223 Black Hills 36gr. Varmint Grenade HP Ammo 50rds – 223 Black Hills 36gr. Varmint Grenade HP Ammo
    $74.95
    $1.5/ppr

    78 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Hollow Point     Muzzle Energy
    1134     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    3750     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    36 Grain
  5. 20rds – 223 Rem Federal Gold Medal 77gr. MatchKing BTHP Ammo 20rds – 223 Rem Federal Gold Medal 77gr. MatchKing BTHP Ammo
    $29.95
    $1.5/ppr

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    Bullet type
    Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    1265     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2720     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    77 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  6. 50rds - 223 Black Hills 55gr. Barnes Multi-Purpose Green Hollow Point Ammo 50rds - 223 Black Hills 55gr. Barnes Multi-Purpose Green Hollow Point Ammo
    $72.95
    $1.46/ppr

    64 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Frangible     Muzzle Energy
    1212     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    3150     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    55 Grain
  7. 20rds - 223 Rem Hornady Critical Defense 55gr. FTX Ammo 20rds - 223 Rem Hornady Critical Defense 55gr. FTX Ammo
    $28.95
    $1.45/ppr

    149 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Flex Tip (FTX)     Muzzle Energy
    1282     Casing Type
    Nickel-Plated Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    3240     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    55 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  8. 200rds – 223 Rem Federal Gold Medal 77gr. MatchKing BTHP Ammo 200rds – 223 Rem Federal Gold Medal 77gr. MatchKing BTHP Ammo
    $279.95
    $1.4/ppr

    25 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    1265     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2720     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    77 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  9. 20rds – 223 Rem Hornady Superformance 35gr. NTX Ammo 20rds – 223 Rem Hornady Superformance 35gr. NTX Ammo
    $27.95
    $1.4/ppr

    57 In Stock

    Bullet type
    NTX     Muzzle Energy
    1243     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    4000     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    35 Grain
  10. 20rds – 223 Rem Federal Gold Medal 73gr. Berger BTHP Ammo 20rds – 223 Rem Federal Gold Medal 73gr. Berger BTHP Ammo
    $27.95
    $1.4/ppr

    1 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    1271     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2800     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    73 Grain
  11. 20rds – 223 Rem Barnes Precision Match 55gr. OTM BT Ammo 20rds – 223 Rem Barnes Precision Match 55gr. OTM BT Ammo
    $27.95
    $1.4/ppr

    162 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Open Tip Match     Muzzle Energy
    1110     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    3015     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    55 Grain
  12. 20rds – 223 Rem Hornady Critical Defense 73gr. FTX Ammo 20rds – 223 Rem Hornady Critical Defense 73gr. FTX Ammo
    $27.55
    $1.38/ppr

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    179 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Flex Tip (FTX)     Muzzle Energy
    1262     Casing Type
    Nickel-Plated Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2790     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    73 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  13. 50rds – 5.56x45 Grizzly 69gr. OTM Ammo 50rds – 5.56x45 Grizzly 69gr. OTM Ammo
    $67.95
    $1.36/ppr

    29 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Open Tip Match     Muzzle Energy
    1379     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    3000     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    69 Grain
  14. 20rds – 223 Rem Remington Premier 55gr. AccuTip Ammo 20rds – 223 Rem Remington Premier 55gr. AccuTip Ammo
    $26.95
    $1.35/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    158 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    Bullet type
    AccuTip     Muzzle Energy
    1282     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    3240     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    55 Grain
  15. 20rds - .223 Hornady Superformance Varmint 53gr. V-Max Polymer Tip Ammo 20rds - .223 Hornady Superformance Varmint 53gr. V-Max Polymer Tip Ammo
    $26.95
    $1.35/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 2 Reviews

    16 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 2 Reviews

    Bullet type
    V-MAX     Muzzle Energy
    1413     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    3465     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    53 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  16. 20rds - .223 Hornady Varmint Express 55gr. V-Max Ammo 20rds - .223 Hornady Varmint Express 55gr. V-Max Ammo
    $26.95
    $1.35/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 2 Reviews

    40 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    V-MAX     Muzzle Energy
    1282     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    3240     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    55 Grain
  17. 20rds – 223 Rem Hornady 73gr. ELD Match Ammo 20rds – 223 Rem Hornady 73gr. ELD Match Ammo
    $26.95
    $1.35/ppr

    72 In Stock

    Bullet type
    ELD Match     Muzzle Energy
    1262     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2790     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    73 Grain
  18. 20rds – 223 Rem Hornady Superformance Match 75gr. BTHP Ammo 20rds – 223 Rem Hornady Superformance Match 75gr. BTHP Ammo
    $26.00
    $1.3/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 2 Reviews

    31 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    1429     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2930     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    75 Grain
  19. 20rds - .223 Remington UMC 50gr. JHP Ammo 20rds - .223 Remington UMC 50gr. JHP Ammo
    $25.95
    $1.3/ppr

    45 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)     Muzzle Energy
    1302     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    3325     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    50 Grain
  20. 20rds – 223 Rem Nosler Match Grade 69gr. Custom Competition HPBT Ammo 20rds – 223 Rem Nosler Match Grade 69gr. Custom Competition HPBT Ammo
    $25.95
    $1.3/ppr

    85 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    1116     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    69 Grain

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More About .223 & 5.56 Ammo

.223 and 5.56x45 ammunition are nearly identical but there are a few subtle differences that may help you decide which caliber is best for you. Generally, if you own an AR-15 or other rifle chambered for 5.56x45, you can safely shoot .223 or 5.56 ammunition in your firearm without any trouble. However, if you own a rifle that's designated for .223, you may not want to shoot 5.56x45 ammo. 5.56 cartridges are loaded to slightly higher pressures than most commercial .223 ammunition.

M855 green tipped 5.56 ammo

M855 vs. M193

Both the M855 and M193 cartridges are popular 5.56x45 loads. The M855 is 62 grain and has a steel core, which can help it penetrate armor slightly better than M193. For more details on the differences, check out this article on our blog about M855 vs. M193.

How Much is 223 Ammo?

Generally speaking, .223 and 5.56x45 ammunition is pretty cheap to shoot compared to other rifle options. You'll save money by buying your ammo in bulk and we carry a huge variety of 1,000 round cases for sale here that'll have you shooting all day. If you need a precision round, look to match-grade ammunition. This ammo is loaded with higher quality components and should give you more accuracy than cheaper, bulk range options.

Steel Cased Ammo vs. Brass Cased

Many shooters prefer to shoot steel-cased .223 ammo because it's cheaper than most brass-cased options for sale. Generally, steel cased ammo works well in AR-15 rifles and you shouldn't have any trouble. Some shooters believe steel cased rounds do lead to more wear and tear on your firearms but depending upon your level of knowledge, you may be able to swap out barrels and other rifle components on your own and the money saved on ammo will make it well worth your time.

Steel-cased ammunition manufactured today is not corrosive and it will not harm your .223 or 5.56x45 chambered firearm outside of regular wear-and-tear that you'd get from thousands of rounds of use.

.223/5.56x45 Bullet Types

Range Use

If you're shooting at the range, we recommend you go with a full metal jacket (FMJ) or full metal jacket boat-tail loaded ammunition. These rounds are typically cheap so you can get in as much training as possible within your budget.

Hunting with .223

Yes, you can hunt with .223 ammo in an AR-15 or other rifle. It's very common to hunt hogs and even whitetail deer with .223 ammunition. If you're going to do so, we suggest picking up ammo loaded with soft point bullets or a more sophisticated, polymer-tipped .223 round. These ammunition options are typically a little more expensive but the more sophisticated projectiles will help bring down game humanely.

Precision Shooting

Look for rounds branded as "match" by the manufacturer. We carry some of the best commercial loads available, featuring Federal Match, Winchester Match, Hornady and Barnes.

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