The Remington UMC .223 Rem 55gr FMJ 1000-Round bulk case (Remington part no. 23895) is a full metal jacket load in .223 Remington from the UMC rifle line, packed in a 1000-round bulk case. 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 rates the 55 grain bullet at 3240 fps with 1282 ft-lbs of muzzle energy and a ballistic coefficient of .202. 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 55 grains, the mass behind the velocity and energy figures below.
• The bullet is a full metal jacket, the construction Remington specifies for this item.
• Muzzle velocity is 3240 fps, the speed Remington publishes for this load.
• Muzzle energy is 1282 ft-lbs, the figure Remington lists before the bullet slows downrange.
• The ballistic coefficient is .202, a measure of how well the bullet resists drag in flight.
• Package quantity is 1000 rounds, the count you receive in a 1000-round bulk case.
• The listed usage is long range, target shooting, the applications Remington has this load assigned to.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 2759 fps, from the ballistics table Remington publishes for this item.
• Energy at 100 yards is 929 ft-lbs, from the same Remington ballistics table.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet does this load use? It carries a 55 grain full metal jacket, rated by Remington at 3240 fps at the muzzle.

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.

How many rounds come in this package? This listing is a case of 1000 rounds, which is the package quantity Remington publishes for this part number.

Buy the Remington UMC .223 Rem 55gr FMJ 1000-Round Bulk Case Rifle Ammunition

Remington publishes 3240 fps for this 55 grain full metal jacket, supplied as a 1000-round bulk case. Order from Remington‘s selection of rifle ammunition for fast, insured shipping from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.