The Barnes .223 REM/5.56 NATO 77gr OTM chambers .223 REM/5.56 NATO behind a 77-grain OTM (part no. 32018), a combination built for long-range precision and competition shooting. Barnes builds this load to tight lot-to-lot tolerances so point of impact does not wander box to box. The open-tip, boat-tail design minimizes drag and delivers the tight, repeatable groups competitive and long-range shooters need; it is a target profile, not built for hunting expansion. It is one of the rifle ammunition options stocked here, chosen for real-world performance rather than shelf filler. It is the kind of .223 REM/5.56 NATO load a shooter can zero once and stop thinking about.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 REM/5.56 NATO, a chambering backed by wide factory ammunition and reloading component support.
• The bullet weighs 77 grains, a weight chosen to pair with this cartridge’s typical case capacity and twist rate.
• The bullet is a 77-grain OTM, a boat-tail match design.
• The open-tip, boat-tail design minimizes drag and delivers the tight, repeatable groups competitive and long-range shooters need; it is a target profile, not built for hunting expansion.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for a full range session without constant reloading trips.
• This SKU ships in a 10-box case (200 rounds total), letting range operations and serious shooters buy once and shoot for a long while.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this bullet built for hunting? No, the OTM profile is a target design built for accuracy and consistent groups, not for hunting expansion.

What is this .223 REM/5.56 NATO load built for? With a 77-grain OTM, it is built for long-range precision and competition shooting.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds.

Buy the Barnes .223 REM/5.56 NATO 77gr OTM

Stock up before the next match and put the OTM to work on the line. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.