The Federal Trophy Copper .223 Remington 55-grain load (brand part no. P223TC1) is a copper-bullet hunting round for the .223 Remington cartridge. Federal says the copper, polymer-tipped bullet retains up to 99 percent of its weight for deep penetration on medium and big game. The 55-grain bullet runs at 3240 fps with a ballistic coefficient of .305. Federal ties the tip cavity to expansion across a broad velocity range, and a grooved shank is there for accuracy. This listing is one 20-round box.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .223 Remington, the designation Federal prints for this load.
• Bullet weight is 55 grains, a light, fast weight for the cartridge.
• The bullet is a Trophy Copper copper, polymer-tipped design that Federal says retains up to 99 percent of its weight.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 3240 fps, a flat trajectory for the cartridge.
• Muzzle energy is 1282 foot-pounds, the figure Federal lists at the muzzle.
• The ballistic coefficient is .305, which indicates how well the bullet holds speed.
• Bullet length is 0.900 inch, a measurement that helps with magazine fit.
• Federal lists the usage as big game and long range, which matches the copper bullet design.
• Velocity at 300 yards is 2330 fps, showing the speed it keeps at distance.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, the package quantity Federal lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chambering is this load made for? Federal lists the cartridge as 223 Rem. This listing is the .223 Remington load, not a 5.56 NATO product.

Is the bullet lead or copper? Federal describes a copper bullet with a polymer tip and a grooved shank.

What is the intended use? Federal lists the usage as big game and long range.

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