Remington UMC .223 Remington 55gr FMJ 300 rounds is a 300-round box of 55-grain full metal jacket rifle ammunition (Remington part no. 23897). Remington rates the load at 3240 fps at the muzzle with 1282 foot-pounds of muzzle energy and a ballistic coefficient of .202. The UMC name goes back to the Union Metallic Cartridge Company in 1867, and Remington describes today’s UMC Rifle line as dependable, American-made ammunition ready for training, target shooting and varmint hunting. Remington lists the usage for this load as long range and target shooting. A box this size suits a shooter who runs long practice sessions and wants enough rounds on hand to finish them.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .223 Remington, the designation Remington prints for this load, so match it to the chamber marking on your rifle.
• Bullet weight is 55 grains, the weight Remington lists for this UMC load.
• The bullet is a full metal jacket, the construction Remington lists for this item.
• Muzzle velocity is 3240 fps as published by Remington, the starting point for drop and wind calculations.
• Muzzle energy is 1282 foot-pounds per Remington’s ballistics table, the energy the bullet carries out of the barrel.
• The published ballistic coefficient is .202, a measure of how well the bullet holds its speed against air resistance.
• Velocity at 300 yards is 1932 fps according to Remington, which shows how much speed remains downrange.
• Wind drift at 300 yards in a 10 mph crosswind is 14.5 inches per Remington, useful when judging a shot across open ground.
• Remington lists the usage as long range and target shooting, which tells you what the load was built to do.
• Package quantity is 300 rounds, the count the customer receives in this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chambering is this UMC load? Remington lists it as .223 Remington with a 55-grain full metal jacket bullet, rated at 3240 fps at the muzzle.

How many rounds are in this listing? This listing is for 300 rounds, which matches the package quantity Remington publishes for this part number.

What is UMC rifle ammunition meant for? Remington describes UMC Rifle as dependable, American-made ammunition for training, target shooting and varmint hunting.

Buy the Remington UMC .223 Remington 55gr Full Metal Jacket Ammunition, 300-Round Box

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