Manufacturer | Winchester |
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Condition | New |
Bullet Weight | 55 Grain |
Bullet Type | Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT) |
Ammo Casing | Brass |
Quantity | 500 |
Ammo Caliber | .223 Remington |
Manufacturer SKU | W223HP55 |
Primer Type | Boxer |
Muzzle Velocity (fps) | 3240 |
Muzzle Energy (ft lbs) | 1282 |
Attracts Magnet | No |
UPC Barcode | 00020892230569 |
Cost Per Round | 72.0¢ per round |
This cartridge’s bullet weighs 55 grains and hits a velocity of 3,240 fps as it exits a rifle barrel. Those are the 223 Rem’s classic, tried and true specs. The BTHP projectile is a little more special than your typical FMJ, however. Here is a bullet with a tapered base that slightly raises its ballistic coefficient. You’re going to see a flatter trajectory and improved resistance to wind drift because of it.
The BTHP bullet’s lead core is also form-fitted to promote better in-flight stability. This type of hollow point bullet isn’t designed for terminal expansion, but its impact energy alone ought to prove sufficient to power through to a predator’s vitals.
Winchester’s ammo is loaded in the US of A with new and reloadable cases – gotta save such useful brass! The old American manufacturer only loads non-corrosive primers, and their propellant minimizes carbon fouling as well.