The Remington UMC .223 Rem 45gr JHP 50-Round box (Remington part no. 23906) is a jacketed hollow point load in .223 Remington from the UMC rifle line, packed in a 50-round box. Remington rates the 45 grain bullet at 3550 fps with 1259 ft-lbs of muzzle energy and a ballistic coefficient of .173. UMC takes its name from the Union Metallic Cartridge Company, which began making ammunition in 1867, and Remington positions the line as dependable, American-made ammunition at a value built for volume. Remington lists this item for long range and target shooting, and the line as a whole is aimed at training, target shooting and varmint hunting.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Remington, which Remington lists as 223 Rem for this load.
• Bullet weight is 45 grains, the mass behind the velocity and energy figures below.
• The bullet is a jacketed hollow point, the construction Remington specifies for this item.
• Muzzle velocity is 3550 fps, the speed Remington publishes for this load.
• Muzzle energy is 1259 ft-lbs, the figure Remington lists before the bullet slows downrange.
• The ballistic coefficient is .173, a measure of how well the bullet resists drag in flight.
• Package quantity is 50 rounds, the count you receive in a 50-round box.
• The listed usage is long range, target shooting, the applications Remington has this load assigned to.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 2953 fps, from the ballistics table Remington publishes for this item.
• Energy at 100 yards is 871 ft-lbs, from the same Remington ballistics table.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a .223 Remington or a 5.56 NATO load? Remington lists it as 223 Rem, which is a different designation from 5.56x45mm NATO, so match it to the cartridge marked on your barrel.

What is this UMC load meant for? Remington lists this item for long range and target shooting, and describes UMC as dependable, American-made ammunition priced for training and practice.

How many rounds come in this package? This listing is a 50-round box, which is the package quantity Remington publishes for this part number.

Buy the Remington UMC .223 Rem 45gr JHP 50-Round Box Rifle Ammunition

This listing is a 50-round box of a 45 grain jacketed hollow point load rated at 3550 fps, so you can compare it directly with the other weights and counts in the UMC family before you choose. Order from Remington‘s selection of rifle ammunition for fast, insured shipping from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.