Hornady Black 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition (part no. 81263) loads a 62-grain full metal jacket bullet, selected specifically for this caliber and application to deliver the accuracy and performance Hornady is known for. Hornady builds the Black line for AR-platform shooters running suppressed or unsuppressed, with components tuned per caliber rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. The 62-grain weight is heavier than the standard 55-grain baseline, giving a bit more downrange performance for the same reliable feeding. This rifle ammunition is a dependable, well-engineered choice for high-volume AR-15 shooting.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Remington/5.56 NATO, the standard AR-platform rifle cartridge.
• The bullet weighs 62 grains, heavier than the standard 55-grain FMJ for improved downrange performance.
• The bullet type is full metal jacket, built for reliable feeding at high volume rather than expansion.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and standard reloading compatibility.
• The load is rated for suppressed or unsuppressed use, with components selected for each caliber and application.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for a range session.
• Ten boxes ship per case (200 rounds total), letting shooters buy by the case for the best per-round value.
• Cost runs about $0.98 per round, pricing in line with a name-brand 62-grain 5.56 load.
• Each 20-round box ships at about 0.6 pounds, worth knowing when planning a case order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this load safe to run suppressed? Yes, Hornady rates the Black line for suppressed or unsuppressed use, with bullet options selected per caliber for consistent performance either way.

Why choose 62 grains over the standard 55-grain FMJ? The heavier 62-grain bullet offers a bit more downrange performance than the standard 55-grain weight while still feeding reliably in AR-platform rifles.

Buy Hornady Black 5.56x45mm 62gr FMJ

An AR-platform rifle earns its keep on the range, and Black exists to keep it fed reliably, magazine after magazine. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.