Description
Fiocchi 5.56 NATO 55gr Full Metal Jacket ammunition (part no. 556M193L) loads a 55-grain full metal jacket bullet in 5.56 NATO, built for high-volume practice and range use. Fiocchi has manufactured ammunition in Italy since 1876 and now runs a Missouri plant as well, pairing old-world shotshell experience with domestic rifle and pistol production. Full Metal Jacket construction feeds reliably without expanding, keeping cost per round down for practice. In rifle ammunition for hunters and rifle shooters, this is the load built for exactly that.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is 5.56 NATO, the military-spec chambering that also runs .223 Remington loads in most rifles.
- The bullet weighs 55 grains, a lighter, faster bullet suited to varmints and predators.
- The bullet type is full metal jacket, reliable feeding for practice and range use rather than expansion.
- The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and a reloadable case for handloaders.
- Each box holds 50 rounds, a practical count for a range trip without constantly reordering.
- 20 boxes ship per case, keeping the cost down for shooters who buy in volume.
- Cost runs about $0.63 per round, affordable enough to shoot by the case for practice.
- Shipping weight per box runs about 1.35 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a good choice for high-volume range practice? Yes, its brass case and full metal jacket bullet are built specifically for affordable, reliable practice ammunition rather than defensive use.
Does Fiocchi manufacture the brass for this load? Yes, Fiocchi loads this round on its own brass cases for consistent quality control.
Buy the Fiocchi 5.56 NATO 55gr Full Metal Jacket
Stock up by the case and keep the range bag or hunting pack ready. Order the Fiocchi 5.56 NATO 55gr Full Metal Jacket from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
Additional Information
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 55 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 0.61 |
| Grains | 55 gr |
| Length | 4.8500 |
| Manufacturer | Fiocchi |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 556M193L |
| Model | Fiocchi Rifle |
| Product Type | Full Metal Jacket |
| Shipping Weight | 1.35 |
| Units per Box | 50 |
| UPC | 762344712062 |







