PMC Bronze .223 Rem 55gr FMJ
Reliable brass-cased training ammunition at competitive pricing. Consistent performance for volume shooting.
- Price
- $11
- Brand
- PMC
- Category
- Ammunition
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Features
- •55 grain FMJ
- •.223 Remington
- •Brass case
- •Boxer primed
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Overview
PMC Bronze .223 Remington represents the sweet spot between reliability and affordability for high-volume training. Manufactured by Poongsan Metal Corporation in South Korea, this ammunition has earned a reputation for consistent performance that rivals many premium brands at a fraction of the cost. The 55-grain full metal jacket boat tail projectile is loaded in high-quality brass cases that can be reloaded multiple times, making it an economical choice for serious shooters who reload their spent brass.
The ammunition uses Boxer primers and is loaded to .223 Remington specifications, making it safe for use in both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO chambers. PMC's quality control ensures consistent velocities and reliable feeding across a wide range of AR-15 platforms and bolt-action rifles. The clean-burning powder reduces fouling and extends cleaning intervals, while the brass cases feature proper annealing for reliable extraction.
PMC lists the 55-grain Bronze load at 3,200 fps and 1,250 ft-lbs from its catalog test barrel. That makes it suitable for zeroing optics, confirming point of impact, and high-volume training at ranges from 25 to 300 yards.
Key Features
- 55-grain full metal jacket boat tail projectile for stable flight
- High-quality brass cases with Boxer primers for easy reloading
- Clean-burning powder formulation reduces fouling
- Catalog-listed muzzle velocity of 3,200 fps
- Muzzle energy of 1,250 ft-lbs provides adequate training performance
- Safe for use in both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO chambers
Pros
- +Excellent value pricing for volume shooting and training
- +Consistent accuracy adequate for zeroing and skill development
- +Brass cases are reloadable, adding further cost savings
- +Clean-burning powder keeps rifles cleaner longer
- +Reliable feeding and extraction across various platforms
- +Widely available at most ammunition retailers
Cons
- −Not match-grade accuracy for precision shooting
- −Lower velocity than military M193 specification
- −Boat tail design less optimal for barrier penetration than flat base
- −FMJ bullets not suitable for hunting or defensive applications
Detailed Specifications
- caliber
- .223 Remington
- bulletWeight
- 55 grain
- bulletType
- Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)
- muzzleVelocity
- 3,200 fps
- muzzleEnergy
- 1,250 ft-lbs
- ballisticCoefficient
- 0.243
- caseMaterial
- Brass
- primer
- Boxer (non-corrosive)
- intendedUse
- Training, target practice, volume shooting
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