Sterling 5.56 M193 55gr FMJ, 30-Round Box

The Sterling 5.56 M193 55gr FMJ (brand part no. 8698779967222) loads the established M193 mil-spec bullet weight and profile, a 55-grain full metal jacket ball round built to the U.S. military specification for 5.56 NATO. Sterling manufactures the load in Turkey and imports it for American shooters who want dependable, affordable ammunition for high-volume range work. The FMJ jacket keeps the bullet from expanding or fragmenting, feeding reliably through AR-platform rifles built around the 5.56/.223 chamber. As one of Sterling’s rifle ammunition offerings, this M193 loading is built for training, plinking, and general range use rather than hunting or defense.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Remington/5.56 NATO, the standard AR-platform rifle cartridge.
• The bullet weighs 55 grains, the classic weight for M193-spec 5.56 ball ammunition.
• The bullet type is full metal jacket, a non-expanding design built for reliable feeding rather than terminal expansion.
• This loading follows the established M193 mil-spec ball designation, matching the velocity and pressure profile the U.S. military set for standard 5.56 ammunition.
• The primers are non-hygroscopic, resisting moisture-related corrosion and misfires in storage.
• The casing is non-reloadable, priced accordingly as a value-focused training round rather than a reloader’s brass.
• Each box holds 30 rounds, a practical count for a range session.
• The case pack totals 1,500 rounds, a bulk option for high-volume training.
• Cost per round runs about $0.57, an affordable price for mil-spec-profile 5.56 ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sterling 5.56 M193 ammunition reloadable? No, the casing is not reloadable, which helps keep the per-round price low for high-volume training.

What does the M193 designation mean? M193 is an established mil-spec 5.56 ball designation for a 55-grain FMJ bullet loaded to standard military velocity and pressure.

Is this ammunition suited for hunting or defense? No, the full metal jacket bullet does not expand, making it best suited for range training and plinking rather than hunting or defense.

Buy Sterling 5.56 M193 55gr FMJ Ammunition

High round counts at the range call for ammunition priced to keep up, and Sterling’s M193-spec 5.56 delivers mil-standard ballistics without the mil-spec price tag. Stock up for your next range day or match prep session. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.