Brown Bear Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) 55 Grain 223 Remington Ammo - 500 Rounds

With the popularity of .223 ammo being the way it is, it is important that there is a healthy supply of plinking ammunition out there. Introduced in 1962, the Remington cartridge was presented as the US military’s medium rifle cartridge trading size and weight for hyper velocity and a growing variety of bullet types. Its economy in materials and final product price also make it ideal for use and stockpiling. Able to be used in its own and 5.56 NATO chambers, the cartridge’s versatility keeps it a popular choice among sportsmen and enthusiasts. The 55 grain full metal jacketed bullet by Brown Bear has a muzzle velocity of about 3050 feet per second with approximately 1300 foot pounds of energy. This is an ideal round for range training and target shooting.

Brown Bear ammunition is descended from an arsenal founded in Saint Petersburg Russia in the 19th century. During World War I, the Russian Civil War and World War II it was moved to its current location in Barnaul. It continues to provide ammunition for the Russian military as well as for commercial export. These steel cases are berdan primed, unreloadable and lacquer coated to protect against the elements, making this 500 round lot ideal for keeping on hand for any occasion.