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223 Remington Ammo

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  • 223 Remington

223 ammo in 40 to 55 grain produces a broad but shallow wound and is ideal for small game hunting at ranges less than 100 yards. A 55 to 75 grain bullet is the most effective medium game hunting load for the .223.

223 REMINGTON VELOCITY
100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 400 yd 500 yd
55 gr 2,849 ft/s 2,482 ft/s 2,144 ft/s 1,834 ft/s 1,557 ft/s
62 gr 2,751 ft/s 2,428 ft/s 2,127 ft/s 1,849 ft/s 1,597 ft/s
75 gr 2,562 ft/s 2,345 ft/s 2,139 ft/s 1,943 ft/s 1,759 ft/s
223 REMINGTON ENERGY
100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 400 yd 500 yd
55 gr 991 ft⋅lb 753 ft⋅lb 561 ft⋅lb 411 ft⋅lb 296 ft⋅lb
62 gr 1,042 ft⋅lb 811 ft⋅lb 623 ft⋅lb 471 ft⋅lb 351 ft⋅lb
75 gr 1,093 ft⋅lb 916 ft⋅lb 762 ft⋅lb 629 ft⋅lb 515 ft⋅lb

Disclaimer: Actual velocity and energy ballistics may vary.