The Barnes Multi-Purpose Green (MPG) .223 Rem/.22 Cal 55 gr (Barnes part no. 30195) is a frangible bullet built around a copper-tin core made from powdered metal, originally developed for law enforcement and military tactical shooters who need rounds that don’t leave dangerous ricochets or over-penetrate steel targets. Unlike frangible bullets that lack a protective jacket, MPG bullets carry a gliding metal jacket that keeps them intact through handling, feeding, and firing, which sharply reduces the gun jams that can plague bullets that fragment prematurely. Barnes builds these into an exceptionally accurate option for steel targets, competition, plinking, varmint hunting, and home defense.

Key Specifications

• Bullet diameter matches .223 Rem/5.56 NATO cartridges.
• Bullet weight is 55 grains for this MPG loading.
• Built with a frangible, powdered-metal copper-tin core for reduced ricochet risk.
• A gliding metal jacket holds the bullet together through handling, feeding, and firing.
• Reduces jamming caused by premature fragmentation, unlike unjacketed frangible bullets.
• Packaged 100 per box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the MPG line built for? Barnes originally built MPG primarily for law enforcement and military tactical shooters needing frangible performance without over-penetration risk.

Why does the jacket matter on a frangible bullet? Without it, frangible bullets can break apart during handling or feeding; the gliding metal jacket keeps the MPG intact until it strikes its target.

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