The Berger Target .223 Remington 73gr Boat Tail Rifle Ammunition (Berger part no. 23020) is a premium target load for both bolt-gun and gas-gun shooters. It is a .223 Remington load built around a 73-grain bullet from Berger’s Target line, rated at 2820 fps. Berger says the 73-grain boat tail target projectile has long been known in competitive shooting and Mil/LE circles as the test bullet for AR platforms. It is function tested and competition proven, which makes it a natural pick for anyone shooting long-range .223 Remington targets. Each box contains 20 rounds.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Remington, the designation Berger lists for this load, so it fits only rifles chambered for that cartridge.
• Bullet weight is 73 grains, the weight listed for this part number, so you can match it to your rifle’s twist and your intended use.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, the count Berger lists for this part number.
• Berger publishes a muzzle velocity of 2820 fps from a 20-inch test barrel, a figure you can use to plan your zero.
• Muzzle energy is listed at 1289 ft-lb, which shows how much energy the 73-grain bullet carries at the muzzle.
• This load belongs to Berger’s Target line, which tells you what the bullet was designed to do.
• The G7 ballistic coefficient is 0.178, the figure to use in a long-range ballistic solver.
• The G1 ballistic coefficient is 0.348, for solvers that use the G1 drag model.
• Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:8 or faster, so check your barrel before ordering.
• The bullet has a tangent ogive, which Berger says is easy to tune and performs well at short and long ranges.

Frequently Asked Questions

What platforms is this load designed for? Berger designed the .223 Remington 73 Grain Boat Tail Target load to give both bolt-gun and gas-gun operators a premium round that outperforms current .223 long range rounds.

What barrel length was the published velocity measured from? Berger bases its published performance on a 20-inch barrel and sea level conditions, with a muzzle velocity of 2820 fps.

Buy the Berger Target .223 Remington 73gr Boat Tail Rifle Ammunition

Berger ammunition is built for shooters who care where the second round lands as much as the first. Order this .223 Remington load from Berger‘s lineup of rifle ammunition through our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.