For a classic .223 Remington rifle, this 20-round box from Remington is a straightforward factory load (Remington part no. 28399). The High Performance Rifle line is offered in an extensive selection of classic and modern calibers, each with a bullet matched to its application. This load uses a 55-grain pointed soft point at a published 3,240 fps. Remington lists a ballistic coefficient of .197 and 1,282 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle. Careful component selection and tight tolerances back its reliability.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .223 Remington, the chambering this load is built for.
• Bullet weight is 55 grains, which together with the velocity below defines how this load shoots.
• The bullet is a Pointed Soft Point, a design Remington selects to match the cartridge and its application.
• Muzzle velocity is published at 3,240 fps, the starting point for the load’s downrange numbers.
• The ballistic coefficient is .197, a measure of how well the bullet resists drag in flight.
• Muzzle energy is 1,282 ft-lbs, a measure of the energy the bullet carries as it leaves the barrel.
• Velocity at 300 yards is 1,904 fps, showing how much speed the bullet retains downrange.
• Energy at 300 yards is 443 ft-lbs, the energy that remains at that distance.
• Wind drift at 300 yards in a 10 mph crosswind is 14.9 inches, Remington’s published figure for planning long shots.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, the quantity you receive with this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is this .223 Remington load, and how much energy does it carry downrange? Remington publishes 3,240 fps and 1,282 ft-lbs at the muzzle, 1,904 fps and 443 ft-lbs at 300 yards, and 1,270 fps and 197 ft-lbs at 500 yards.

Is this .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO ammunition? Remington lists this load as 223 Rem, meaning .223 Remington, with a 55-grain pointed soft point bullet.

How many rounds come in a box of Remington High Performance Rifle .223 Remington 55gr? Each box holds 20 rounds.

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