PMC 5.56mm NATO 55-grain FMJ ammunition (brand part no. 5.56X (M/B)) comes packed the way volume shooters and stockpilers want it: on stripper clips, inside canvas bandoleers, inside metal ammo boxes. PMC loads this 5.56x45mm NATO round with a 55-grain full metal jacket bullet rated at 3120 fps, giving AR-platform rifles a flat-shooting, reliable range and training load. Each order includes two 840-round metal ammo boxes, for a full 1680 rounds packed on stripper clips inside canvas bandoleers ready for rapid loading. Whether stocking up for a class, a match, or months of range trips, this is a straightforward way to buy 5.56 in true bulk. For high-volume shooters, this case is built to be opened, loaded, and shot, not stored.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is 5.56x45mm NATO, the standard chambering for AR-15 and M4-pattern rifles used by range shooters and stockpilers alike.
• The bullet weighs 55 grains and uses a full metal jacket (FMJ) design, the same profile as military ball ammunition.
• The FMJ bullet does not expand, holding its shape for smooth feeding and function through semi-automatic AR-platform rifles.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 3120 fps, giving a flat trajectory suited to target shooting and training drills.
• Rounds are packed on stripper clips inside canvas bandoleers, the same setup that allows fast, organized reloading in the field.
• The case includes two 840-round metal ammo boxes, totaling 1680 rounds of 5.56 in one order.
• The full case ships at roughly 62.5 pounds, reflecting the sheer volume of ammunition included.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds come in this listing? This order includes two 840-round metal ammo boxes for a total of 1680 rounds of 5.56mm NATO.

What does the bandoleer packaging do? The rounds are loaded on stripper clips inside canvas bandoleers, letting you carry and reload ammunition quickly and keep it organized.

Is the FMJ bullet designed to expand? No, this is a full metal jacket bullet built for reliable feeding and training use, not for expansion.

Buy PMC 5.56mm 55gr FMJ Ammo, 1680-Round Case

Two metal boxes of stripper-clipped 5.56 mean less time reloading magazines by hand and more time on the trigger. Order once and cover a whole season of range trips or a serious stockpile. Browse more rifle ammunition that ships fast from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.