Berry’s Superior bullets in .223 Rem/5.56 (.224-inch), 55 grains (brand part no. 00339), are a copper-plated bullet, electroplated over a swaged lead core rather than jacketed like a standard bullet, Boat Tail bullets built for affordable target shooting and plinking. Sold 500 per pack, these are component bullets for handloaders who want to build their own .223 Rem/5.56 (.224-inch) ammunition rather than buy factory loads. Berry’s’s reputation in this bullet line comes down to consistent weight and dimensional tolerances from bullet to bullet, which is what lets a handloader actually realize the accuracy a well-built rifle or pistol is capable of.

Key Specifications

• .223 Rem/5.56 (.224-inch) caliber, matching this bullet to that bore diameter.
• 55 grains, a weight suited to affordable target shooting and plinking.
• Built on Berry’s’s Superior platform: a copper-plated bullet, electroplated over a swaged lead core rather than jacketed like a standard bullet.
• Boat Tail design.
• Sold 500 per pack — component bullets only, no cases, primers, or powder included.
• Copper plating rather than a traditional jacket makes plated bullets a more affordable option for high-volume range shooting.
• As plated bullets rather than jacketed, they’re generally best kept to standard-pressure loads within the plating manufacturer’s recommended velocity range, rather than pushed to maximum magnum-level velocities.
• The Boat Tail base helps maintain a flatter trajectory at typical range distances.
• Sold in a bulk 500-count pack for handloaders who shoot high volumes of .223/5.56 ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are cases, primers, or powder included? No. These are component bullets only — you’ll supply your own brass, primers, and powder as part of handloading.

What is the Superior bullet built for? Berry’s’s Superior line is built for affordable target shooting and plinking.

Are plated bullets the same as jacketed bullets? No. Plated bullets have a thin layer of copper electroplated over a swaged lead core, while jacketed bullets have a separate copper jacket formed around the core. Plated bullets are generally more affordable but are best kept to standard-pressure loads.

Buy Berry’s Superior .223 Rem/5.56 (.224-inch) 55gr Bullets

Handloaders building precision .223 Rem/5.56 (.224-inch) ammunition should look at Berry’s’s Superior bullets for consistent, repeatable performance. Order them from Berry’s and browse the rest of our reloading bullets from a Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.