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Description

PPU Rangemaster 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition (part no. PPRM5561) loads a 55-grain full metal jacket boat tail bullet, a brass-cased European-made range round built for AR-platform rifles at a competitive price point. PPU (Prvi Partizan) has manufactured military and sporting ammunition since the 1920s, and the Rangemaster line brings that manufacturing experience to affordable, reliable range ammunition. In rifle ammunition, this is the case for the shooter who wants brass-cased reliability without the premium-brand price tag.

Key Specifications

  • The chambering is 5.56x45mm NATO, also safe to fire in rifles chambered for .223 Remington.
  • The bullet is a 55-grain full metal jacket boat tail, standard weight and profile for AR-platform range ammo.
  • This load belongs to PPU’s Rangemaster line, built specifically for range and training use.
  • The case is brass, reloadable and reliable through both bolt and semi-auto actions.
  • Each box holds 20 rounds, sized for a range session without committing to a full case.
  • At roughly $0.68 per round, it’s priced competitively for brass-cased range ammunition.
  • PPU (Prvi Partizan) has manufactured ammunition since the 1920s, supplying both military and commercial markets.
  • This load is built for range and training volume, not precision or hunting work.
  • Shipping weight is 0.59 lb, useful for estimating total shipping cost on a bulk order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who makes PPU ammunition? PPU is Prvi Partizan, a Serbian manufacturer that has produced military and sporting ammunition since the 1920s and exports brass-cased ammunition worldwide.

Will this cycle reliably in an AR-15? Yes, it’s loaded to 5.56 NATO specifications on brass cases, running reliably through gas guns built for the round.

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Additional Information
Caliber/Gauge

.223 REM/5.56 NATO

Case Material

Brass

Cost per Round

0.68

Grains

55Gr

Manufacturer

PPU

Manufacturer Part Number

PPRM5561

Model

RangeMaster

Product Type

Full Metal Jacket

Shipping Weight

0.59

Units per Box

20

UPC

8605003819912