The DoubleTap Colt Defense .223 Remington 62gr load (DoubleTap part no. 223R62CT) is a 20-round box of lead-free defensive ammunition. DoubleTap says it was developed from the ground up to provide the best defensive option available for .223 and 5.56 rifles. The bullet is a 62-grain DT Lead Free SC-HP that DoubleTap says holds all of its weight and delivers 21 to 22 inches of penetration. Published velocities cover both 16-inch and 20-inch barrels, so you can plan around your own rifle.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is the .223 Remington, the designation in DoubleTap’s product name for this load.
• Bullet weight is 62 grains, a common weight for defensive .223 loads.
• The bullet is a DT Lead Free SC-HP, a lead-free hollow point design.
• DoubleTap says the bullet holds all of its weight and gives 21 to 22 inches of penetration, which is the performance claim behind the load.
• From a 16-inch barrel DoubleTap lists 2900 fps, the reference number for AR-pattern carbines.
• From a 20-inch barrel DoubleTap lists 3050 fps, the reference number for full-length rifles.
• The line is Colt Defense, DoubleTap’s defensive-oriented offering for this caliber.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard box count.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the bullet lead free? Yes. DoubleTap lists it as a DT Lead Free SC-HP bullet.

How deep does it penetrate? DoubleTap states that the bullet holds all of its weight and gives 21 to 22 inches of penetration.

What velocity does DoubleTap list? DoubleTap lists 2900 fps from a 16-inch barrel and 3050 fps from a 20-inch barrel.

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