The Fort Scott Munitions 5.56x45mm NATO 55gr TUI Solid Copper (Fort Scott Munitions part no. 556055SCV) is a 5.56x45mm NATO load built around a 55-grain Solid Copper Spun (TUI) for personal defense and everyday carry. Fort Scott Munitions builds this load for shooters who carry every day and need a bullet that performs on the first shot. Expansion is the point: the Solid Copper Spun (TUI) is designed to open consistently at defensive velocities rather than punch a narrow hole. For rifle ammunition, this is a carry-and-forget load for the nightstand, the holster, or the range bag.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 5.56x45mm NATO, a common carry-gun chambering, so practice ammo and holsters are easy to find.
• The bullet weighs 55 grains, a weight tuned for reliable expansion and controllable recoil in a carry gun.
• The bullet design is Solid Copper Spun (TUI), a bullet construction designed to expand reliably and stop the threat.
• The case material is Brass, reloadable and corrosion-resistant for long-term storage.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to zero, practice, and still have rounds in reserve.
• At about $1.28 per round in this box quantity, it is easy to plan a case purchase around.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fort Scott Munitions 5.56x45mm NATO 55gr TUI Solid Copper best suited for? With 5.56x45mm NATO chambering and a 55-grain Solid Copper Spun (TUI), it is built for personal defense and everyday carry.

What does Tumble Upon Impact mean? The Fort Scott Munitions TUI bullet is a solid, non-expanding projectile machined to tumble after it strikes, transferring energy through a longer wound channel without relying on expansion.

Is this a good choice for concealed carry? Yes, the 55-grain Solid Copper Spun (TUI) is built for reliable feeding and expansion in compact carry pistols.

Buy the Fort Scott Munitions 5.56x45mm NATO 55gr TUI Solid Copper

A defensive round only matters on the day it is needed, so it pays to run a box through your carry gun now rather than find out later. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.