PMC Bronze .223 Remington 55 Grain FMJ-BT is a centerfire rifle load designed for reliable function and consistent external ballistics in .223 Remington–chambered rifles. It uses a 55-grain full metal jacket boat-tail projectile that’s commonly chosen for training, drills, and general range use where repeatable performance matters.
Key Features
55-grain FMJ-BT projectile – Full metal jacket construction supports dependable feeding, while the boat-tail profile helps maintain stable flight downrange.
Range and training focus – Bullet design is optimized for consistent function and predictable point-of-impact behavior rather than expansion.
Brass-cased construction – Brass cases are intended to support smooth extraction and consistent chamber sealing during extended strings.
Boxer-primed, non-corrosive – Modern primer format supports reliable ignition and routine maintenance practices.
Lead-core, copper-jacket bullet – Traditional construction suited to general-purpose target shooting applications.
Specifications
Model number – PMC223A.
Cartridge – .223 Remington.
Bullet weight – 55 grain.
Bullet type – FMJ-BT (Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail).
Ballistic coefficient – 0.243 (G1).
Sectional density – 0.156.
Bullet length – 0.740 inch.
Listed muzzle velocity – 2,900 fps (16-inch barrel) / 3,200 fps (24-inch barrel).
Listed muzzle energy – 1,027 ft-lbs (16-inch barrel) / 1,250 ft-lbs (24-inch barrel).
Case – Brass.
Primer – Boxer, non-corrosive.
Rounds per box – 20 cartridges.
Competing Items
Federal American Eagle .223 Rem 55 gr FMJ – Comparable brass-cased 55-grain FMJ range load.
Winchester USA .223 Rem 55 gr FMJ – Similar general-purpose 55-grain FMJ training ammunition.
Remington UMC .223 Rem 55 gr FMJ – Direct alternative aimed at high-volume practice use.
Fiocchi .223 Rem 55 gr FMJ – Another mainstream 55-grain FMJ option for range work.
PMC Bronze .223 Remington 55 Grain FMJ-BT is a straightforward training-oriented .223 Rem load built around a 55-grain FMJ boat-tail bullet for consistent cycling and predictable downrange behavior. It’s well-suited to routine practice, drills, and general target shooting where reliability and repeatability are the priorities.
