The Hornady Black 223 Remington 62gr FMJ (20 rounds per box) is a box of 223 Remington ammunition loaded with a 62-grain FMJ (full metal jacket) bullet (Hornady part no. 80234). It comes from the Hornady Black line, which Hornady describes as versatile loads optimized for excellent performance from America’s favorite guns. The line is loaded with Hornady bullets and designed to fit, feed and function in a variety of platforms, whether the rifle is suppressed or unsuppressed. Hornady publishes velocity and energy figures for this item, so you can see how the load runs before you buy. Hornady makes the Black line in the USA. For an owner of a 223 Remington rifle, this is a straightforward way to stock a Hornady load with a 62-grain bullet.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge designation is 223 Remington, the exact designation Hornady prints for this item.
• Bullet weight is 62 grains, the weight Hornady lists in this load’s name.
• The bullet is the FMJ (full metal jacket), the projectile Hornady loads in this item.
• Hornady lists muzzle velocity at 3100 fps, measured from a 24-inch test barrel.
• Muzzle energy is 1323 ft-lbs from that same 24-inch test barrel, giving a published starting point for comparing loads.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 2751 fps, showing how much speed the bullet retains downrange.
• Velocity at 200 yards is 2428 fps, the next point on Hornady’s published table.
• Energy at 200 yards is 811 ft-lbs, which lets you compare what is left of the load at distance.
• This is a Hornady Black load, a line Hornady says is optimized for performance from a variety of platforms.
• Hornady makes the load in the USA, with high-quality cases, primers and propellant listed as features of the line.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this load the same as 5.56 NATO ammunition? No. Hornady labels this load 223 Remington, which is a separate designation from 5.56 NATO, so match the cartridge to the marking on your barrel.

How many rounds come in one box? One box holds 20 rounds, and the listing covers a single box.

What muzzle velocity does Hornady publish? Hornady lists 3100 fps and 1323 ft-lbs at the muzzle from a 24-inch test barrel. Velocity from your own rifle will vary with its barrel length.

Buy the Hornady Black 223 Remington 62gr FMJ, 20-Round Box

Hornady’s 223 Remington Black load is an easy add to a range bag or a hunting kit that already runs this chambering. Order from Hornady‘s selection of rifle ammunition for fast, insured shipping from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.