223 Ballistics Tables From All the Top Ammunition Manufacturers

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223 Ballistics Charts

Jump to an ammo company: Australian Defense Industries | Barnes | Black Hills | Corbon | Federal | Fiocchi | Hornady | Nosler | PMC | Prvi Partizan (PPU) | Remington | Winchester

Australian Defense Industries Ammunition Ballistics - 223 Remington

Jump to a ballistics chart: Australian Defense Industries 223 Rem 55 grain BlitzKing | Australian Defense Industries 223 Rem 69 grain HPBT MatchKing

Australian Defense Industries 223 Rem 55 grain BlitzKing Ballistics Chart

Australian Defense Industries 223 Rem 69 grain HPBT MatchKing Ballistics Chart

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Barnes Ammunition Ballistics - 223 Remington

Jump to a ballistics chart: Barnes JHP Rifle 223 Rem 55 grain JHP BT | Barnes JHP Rifle 223 Rem 69 grain JHP BT | Barnes Precision Match 223 Rem 55 grain Match Burner OTM BT | Barnes Precision Match 223 Rem 77 grain Match Burner OTM BT | Barnes VOR-TX Rifle 223 Rem 55 grain TSX FB

Barnes JHP Rifle 223 Rem 55 grain JHP BT Ballistics Chart

Barnes JHP Rifle 223 Rem 69 grain JHP BT Ballistics Chart

Barnes Precision Match 223 Rem 55 grain Match Burner OTM BT Ballistics Chart

Barnes Precision Match 223 Rem 77 grain Match Burner OTM BT Ballistics Chart

Barnes VOR-TX Rifle 223 Rem 55 grain TSX FB Ballistics Chart

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Black Hills Ammunition Ballistics - 223 Remington

Jump to a ballistics chart: Black Hills 223 Rem 36 grain Varmint Grenade | Black Hills 223 Rem 40 grain V-Max | Black Hills 223 Rem 50 grain V-Max | Black Hills 223 Rem 60 grain V-MAX | Black Hills 223 Rem 52 grain Match HP | Black Hills 223 Rem 55 grain Barnes MPG | Black Hills 223 Rem 55 grain Barnes TSX | Black Hills 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ | Black Hills 223 Rem 55 grain SP | Black Hills 223 Rem 60 grain SP | Black Hills 223 Rem 62 grain TSX | Black Hills 223 Rem 68 grain Heavy Match HP | Black Hills 223 Rem 75 grain Heavy Match HP | Black Hills 223 Rem 69 grain Sierra MatchKing | Black Hills 223 Rem 77 grain OTM

Black Hills 223 Rem 36 grain Varmint Grenade Ballistics Chart

Black Hills 223 Rem 40 grain V-Max Ballistics Chart

Black Hills 223 Rem 50 grain V-Max Ballistics Chart

Black Hills 223 Rem 60 grain V-MAX Ballistics Chart

Black Hills 223 Rem 52 grain Match HP Ballistics Chart

Black Hills 223 Rem 55 grain Barnes MPG Ballistics Chart

Black Hills 223 Rem 55 grain Barnes TSX Ballistics Chart

Black Hills 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ Ballistics Chart

Black Hills 223 Rem 55 grain SP Ballistics Chart

Black Hills 223 Rem 60 grain SP Ballistics Chart

Black Hills 223 Rem 62 grain TSX Ballistics Chart

Black Hills 223 Rem 68 grain Heavy Match HP Ballistics Chart

Black Hills 223 Rem 75 grain Heavy Match HP Ballistics Chart

Black Hills 223 Rem 69 grain Sierra MatchKing Ballistics Chart

Black Hills 223 Rem 77 grain OTM Ballistics Chart

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Corbon Ammunition Ballistics - 223 Remington

Jump to a ballistics chart: Corbon 223 Rem 55 grain DPX | Corbon 223 Rem 55 grain Urban Response JHP | Corbon 223 Rem 62 grain T-DPX | Corbon 223 Rem 69 grain MPR | Corbon 223 Rem 69 grain Performance Match HPBT | Corbon 223 Rem 77 grain Performance Match HPBT

Corbon 223 Rem 55 grain DPX Ballistics Chart

Corbon 223 Rem 55 grain Urban Response JHP Ballistics Chart

Corbon 223 Rem 62 grain T-DPX Ballistics Chart

Corbon 223 Rem 69 grain MPR Ballistics Chart

Corbon 223 Rem 69 grain Performance Match HPBT Ballistics Chart

Corbon 223 Rem 77 grain Performance Match HPBT Ballistics Chart

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Federal Ammunition Ballistics - 223 Remington

Jump to a ballistics chart: Federal American Eagle 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ | Federal American Eagle 223 Rem 62 grain FMJ BT | Federal American Eagle 223 Rem 75 grain TMJ | Federal Fusion 223 Rem 62 grain SP | Federal Fusion MSR 223 Rem 62 grain SP | Federal Power-Shok 223 Rem 55 grain JSP | Federal Power-Shok 223 Rem 64 grain JSP | Federal Premium 223 Rem 55 grain Barnes TSX | Federal Premium Gold Medal 223 Rem 69 grain Sierra MatchKing HPBT | Federal Premium Gold Medal 223 Rem 77 grain Sierra MatchKing HPBT | Federal Premium Gold Medal 223 Rem 73 grain Berger BT Target | Federal Premium Gold Medal CenterStrike 223 Rem 77 grain OTM | Federal Premium Trophy Copper 223 Rem 55 grain Polymer Tip BT | Federal Varmint & Predator 223 Rem 50 grain JHP | Federal Varmint & Predator 223 Rem 53 grain Hornady V-Max

Federal American Eagle 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ Ballistics Chart

Federal American Eagle 223 Rem 62 grain FMJ BT Ballistics Chart

Federal American Eagle 223 Rem 75 grain TMJ Ballistics Chart

Federal Fusion 223 Rem 62 grain SP Ballistics Chart

Federal Fusion MSR 223 Rem 62 grain SP Ballistics Chart

Federal Power-Shok 223 Rem 55 grain JSP Ballistics Chart

Federal Power-Shok 223 Rem 64 grain JSP Ballistics Chart

Federal Premium 223 Rem 55 grain Barnes TSX Ballistics Chart

Federal Premium Gold Medal 223 Rem 69 grain Sierra MatchKing HPBT Ballistics Chart

Federal Premium Gold Medal 223 Rem 77 grain Sierra MatchKing HPBT Ballistics Chart

Federal Premium Gold Medal 223 Rem 73 grain Berger BT Target Ballistics Chart

Federal Premium Gold Medal CenterStrike 223 Rem 77 grain OTM Ballistics Chart

Federal Premium Trophy Copper 223 Rem 55 grain Polymer Tip BT Ballistics Chart

Federal Varmint & Predator 223 Rem 50 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Federal Varmint & Predator 223 Rem 53 grain Hornady V-Max Ballistics Chart

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Fiocchi Ammunition Ballistics - 223 Remington

Jump to a ballistics chart: Fiocchi Field Dynamics 223 Rem 40 grain V-Max | Fiocchi Field Dynamics 223 Rem 50 grain V-Max | Fiocchi Field Dynamics 223 Rem 55 grain V-Max | Fiocchi Field Dynamics 223 Rem 55 grain PSP | Fiocchi Hyperformance 223 Rem 50 grain Barnes Varmint Grenade | Fiocchi Hyperformance 223 Rem 69 grain HPBT MK | Fiocchi Hyperformance 223 Rem 77 grain HPBT MK | Fiocchi Range Dynamics 223 Rem 55 grain FMJBT | Fiocchi Range Dynamics 223 Rem 62 grain FMJBT

Fiocchi Field Dynamics 223 Rem 40 grain V-Max Ballistics Chart

Fiocchi Field Dynamics 223 Rem 50 grain V-Max Ballistics Chart

Fiocchi Field Dynamics 223 Rem 55 grain V-Max Ballistics Chart

Fiocchi Field Dynamics 223 Rem 55 grain PSP Ballistics Chart

Fiocchi Hyperformance 223 Rem 50 grain Barnes Varmint Grenade Ballistics Chart

Fiocchi Hyperformance 223 Rem 69 grain HPBT MK Ballistics Chart

Fiocchi Hyperformance 223 Rem 77 grain HPBT MK Ballistics Chart

Fiocchi Range Dynamics 223 Rem 55 grain FMJBT Ballistics Chart

Fiocchi Range Dynamics 223 Rem 62 grain FMJBT Ballistics Chart

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Hornady Ammunition Ballistics - 223 Remington

Jump to a ballistics chart: Hornady 223 Rem 73 grain ELD Match | Hornady American Gunner 223 Rem 55 grain HP | Hornady BLACK 223 Rem 62 grain FMJ | Hornady BLACK 223 Rem 75 grain BTHP Match | Hornady Critical Defense 223 Rem 55 grain FTX | Hornady Critical Defense 223 Rem 73 grain FTX | Hornady Custom 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ-BT | Hornady Custom 223 Rem 55 grain SP | Hornady Frontier 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ | Hornady Frontier 223 Rem 55 grain HP Match | Hornady Frontier 223 Rem 68 grain BTHP Match | Hornady Match 223 Rem 75 grain ELD BTHP | Hornady Superformance 223 Rem 35 grain NTX | Hornady Superformance 223 Rem 50 grain CX | Hornady Superformance 223 Rem 55 grain CX | Hornady Superformance 223 Rem 53 grain V-Max | Hornady Superformance Match 223 Rem 75 grain

Hornady 223 Rem 73 grain ELD Match Ballistics Chart

Hornady American Gunner 223 Rem 55 grain HP Ballistics Chart

Hornady BLACK 223 Rem 62 grain FMJ Ballistics Chart

Hornady BLACK 223 Rem 75 grain BTHP Match Ballistics Chart

Hornady Critical Defense 223 Rem 55 grain FTX Ballistics Chart

Hornady Critical Defense 223 Rem 73 grain FTX Ballistics Chart

Hornady Custom 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ-BT Ballistics Chart

Hornady Custom 223 Rem 55 grain SP Ballistics Chart

Hornady Frontier 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ Ballistics Chart

Hornady Frontier 223 Rem 55 grain HP Match Ballistics Chart

Hornady Frontier 223 Rem 68 grain BTHP Match Ballistics Chart

Hornady Match 223 Rem 75 grain ELD BTHP Ballistics Chart

Hornady Superformance 223 Rem 35 grain NTX Ballistics Chart

Hornady Superformance 223 Rem 50 grain CX Ballistics Chart

Hornady Superformance 223 Rem 55 grain CX Ballistics Chart

Hornady Superformance 223 Rem 53 grain V-Max Ballistics Chart

Hornady Superformance Match 223 Rem 75 grain Ballistics Chart

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Nosler Ammunition Ballistics - 223 Remington

Jump to a ballistics chart: Nosler Ballistic Tip 223 Rem 35 grain Lead-Free Varmint | Nosler Ballistic Tip 223 Rem 40 grain Lead-Free Varmint | Nosler Ballistic Tip 223 Rem 55 grain Varmint | Nosler Custom 223 Rem 55 grain FBHP | Nosler Custom Competition 223 Rem 69 grain Match Grade HPBT | Nosler Custom Competition 223 Rem 77 grain Match Grade HPBT | Nosler Expansion Tip 223 Rem 55 grain Spitzer-E-Tip | Nosler Match Grade 223 Rem 70 grain RDF | Nosler Trophy Grade 223 Rem 70 grain AccuBond | Nosler Varmageddon 223 Rem 53 grain FB Tipped | Nosler Varmageddon 223 Rem 55 grain FB Tipped | Nosler Varmageddon 223 Rem 62 grain FBHP

Nosler Ballistic Tip 223 Rem 35 grain Lead-Free Varmint Ballistics Chart

Nosler Ballistic Tip 223 Rem 40 grain Lead-Free Varmint Ballistics Chart

Nosler Ballistic Tip 223 Rem 55 grain Varmint Ballistics Chart

Nosler Custom 223 Rem 55 grain FBHP Ballistics Chart

Nosler Custom Competition 223 Rem 69 grain Match Grade HPBT Ballistics Chart

Nosler Custom Competition 223 Rem 77 grain Match Grade HPBT Ballistics Chart

Nosler Expansion Tip 223 Rem 55 grain Spitzer-E-Tip Ballistics Chart

Nosler Match Grade 223 Rem 70 grain RDF Ballistics Chart

Nosler Trophy Grade 223 Rem 70 grain AccuBond Ballistics Chart

Nosler Varmageddon 223 Rem 53 grain FB Tipped Ballistics Chart

Nosler Varmageddon 223 Rem 55 grain FB Tipped Ballistics Chart

Nosler Varmageddon 223 Rem 62 grain FBHP Ballistics Chart

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PMC Ammunition Ballistics - 223 Remington

Jump to a ballistics chart: PMC Bronze 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ-BT | PMC Bronze 223 Rem 55 grain PSP | PMC X-TAC Match 223 Rem 77 grain OTM

PMC Bronze 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ-BT Ballistics Chart

PMC Bronze 223 Rem 55 grain PSP Ballistics Chart

PMC X-TAC Match 223 Rem 77 grain OTM Ballistics Chart

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Prvi Partizan (PPU) Ammunition Ballistics - 223 Remington

Jump to a ballistics chart: Prvi Partizan 223 Rem 55 grain FMJBT | Prvi Partizan 223 Rem 62 grain FMJBT | Prvi Partizan 223 Rem 55 grain SP | Prvi Partizan Match 223 Rem 69 grain HPBT | Prvi Partizan Match 223 Rem 75 grain HPBT | Prvi Partizan Supreme 223 Rem 69 grain SMK HPBT

Prvi Partizan 223 Rem 55 grain FMJBT Ballistics Chart

Prvi Partizan 223 Rem 62 grain FMJBT Ballistics Chart

Prvi Partizan 223 Rem 55 grain SP Ballistics Chart

Prvi Partizan Match 223 Rem 69 grain HPBT Ballistics Chart

Prvi Partizan Match 223 Rem 75 grain HPBT Ballistics Chart

Prvi Partizan Supreme 223 Rem 69 grain SMK HPBT Ballistics Chart

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Remington Ammunition Ballistics - 223 Remington

Jump to a ballistics chart: Remington Core-Lokt 223 Rem 62 grain Ultra Bonded PSP | Remington High Performance 223 Rem 55 grain PSP | Remington Premier AccuTip-V 223 Rem 50 grain | Remington Premier AccuTip-V 223 Rem 55 grain | Remington Premier Match 223 Rem 52 grain OTM | Remington Premier Match 223 Rem 62 grain HP Match | Remington Premier Match 223 Rem 69 grain MatchKing OTM | Remington Premier Match 223 Rem 77 grain MatchKing OTM | Remington Ultimate Defense 223 Rem 62 grain Ultra Bonded PSP | Remington UMC 223 Rem 45 grain JHP | Remington UMC 223 Rem 50 grain JHP | Remington UMC 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ

Remington Core-Lokt 223 Rem 62 grain Ultra Bonded PSP Ballistics Chart

Remington High Performance 223 Rem 55 grain PSP Ballistics Chart

Remington Premier AccuTip-V 223 Rem 50 grain Ballistics Chart

Remington Premier AccuTip-V 223 Rem 55 grain Ballistics Chart

Remington Premier Match 223 Rem 52 grain OTM Ballistics Chart

Remington Premier Match 223 Rem 62 grain HP Match Ballistics Chart

Remington Premier Match 223 Rem 69 grain MatchKing OTM Ballistics Chart

Remington Premier Match 223 Rem 77 grain MatchKing OTM Ballistics Chart

Remington Ultimate Defense 223 Rem 62 grain Ultra Bonded PSP Ballistics Chart

Remington UMC 223 Rem 45 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Remington UMC 223 Rem 50 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Remington UMC 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ Ballistics Chart

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Winchester Ammunition Ballistics - 223 Remington

Jump to a ballistics chart: Winchester 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ | Winchester Ballistic SilverTip 223 Rem 55 grain Fragmenting Polymer Tip | Winchester Deer Season XP 223 Rem 64 grain Polymer Tip | Winchester Match 223 Rem 69 grain MatchKing HPBT | Winchester PDX1 Defender 223 Rem 60 grain Split Core HP | Winchester PDX1 Defender 223 Rem 77 grain Split Core HP | Winchester Power Point 223 Rem 64 grain PSP | Winchester SilverTip 223 Rem 64 grain Defense Tip | Winchester Super X 223 Rem 64 grain Power-Core 95/5 Copper HP | Winchester Super X Varmint & Predator 223 Rem 55 grain PSP | Winchester Target & Practice 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ | Winchester Target & Practice 223 Rem 62 grain FMJ | Winchester Target & Varmint 223 Rem 40 grain HP | Winchester USA Ready 223 Rem 62 grain Open Tip | Winchester Varmint X 223 Rem 40 grain Polymer Tip | Winchester Varmint X 223 Rem 55 grain Polymer Tip | Winchester Varmint X 223 Rem 55 grain Extreme Point Polymer Tip | Winchester Varmint X Lead-Free 223 Rem 38 grain HP

Winchester 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ Ballistics Chart

Winchester Ballistic SilverTip 223 Rem 55 grain Fragmenting Polymer Tip Ballistics Chart

Winchester Deer Season XP 223 Rem 64 grain Polymer Tip Ballistics Chart

Winchester Match 223 Rem 69 grain MatchKing HPBT Ballistics Chart

Winchester PDX1 Defender 223 Rem 60 grain Split Core HP Ballistics Chart

Winchester PDX1 Defender 223 Rem 77 grain Split Core HP Ballistics Chart

Winchester Power Point 223 Rem 64 grain PSP Ballistics Chart

Winchester SilverTip 223 Rem 64 grain Defense Tip Ballistics Chart

Winchester Super X 223 Rem 64 grain Power-Core 95/5 Copper HP Ballistics Chart

Winchester Super X Varmint & Predator 223 Rem 55 grain PSP Ballistics Chart

Winchester Target & Practice 223 Rem 55 grain FMJ Ballistics Chart

Winchester Target & Practice 223 Rem 62 grain FMJ Ballistics Chart

Winchester Target & Varmint 223 Rem 40 grain HP Ballistics Chart

Winchester USA Ready 223 Rem 62 grain Open Tip Ballistics Chart

Winchester Varmint X 223 Rem 40 grain Polymer Tip Ballistics Chart

Winchester Varmint X 223 Rem 55 grain Polymer Tip Ballistics Chart

Winchester Varmint X 223 Rem 55 grain Extreme Point Polymer Tip Ballistics Chart

Winchester Varmint X Lead-Free 223 Rem 38 grain HP Ballistics Chart

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Administrative Note: The information above comes from the manufacturer and is only informational. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load. When manufacturer ballistic data was unavailable, ballistics were calculated using a ballistics calculator.

223 Ballistics Trajectory Chart

A bullet’s flight path to the target is its trajectory. We often measure the bullet’s elevation in inches of bullet drop, but it’s also measured in minutes of angle (MOA).

Long-range shooters prefer a flatter trajectory because it allows them to make fewer adjustments to compensate for bullet drop. The 6.5 Creedmoor and 308 Win are examples of flat-trajectory cartridges, which is why they’re so popular among long-range shooting enthusiasts.

While the 223 Rem is not the typical long-range caliber, it has a reasonably flat trajectory at 500 yards downrange thanks to its lightweight projectiles' solid ballistic coefficients. Depending on the load you're firing, a 223 round typically drops between -45” to -60” at 500 yards.

The 223’s low recoil, high velocity and flat trajectory are all reasons why varmint and small game hunters love it. However, lightweight projectiles are more susceptible to wind drift than heavier ones – especially as their velocities decrease.

Below is a sample 223 bullet drop chart that provides a general idea of the 223 Remington trajectory.

Note: The chart above is an example of one 223 Remington load, and actual ballistic performance may vary depending on bullet weight, lot, barrel length, and environmental conditions while shooting.

223 Velocity

A bullet’s muzzle velocity is the rate at which it exits the barrel, measured in feet per second (fps).

Generally, a longer barrel produces a higher muzzle velocity, as it gives exploding propellant more time to exert energy against the base of the projectile. This is why a 223 rifle with a 22-inch barrel will deliver a higher velocity than an SBR with a 12-inch barrel, even when they’re firing two rounds from the same box.

Bullet weight and design also significantly affect how much velocity a projectile will exhibit downrange.

For example, heavier bullets tend to have lower muzzle velocities than lighter ones. Polymer-tipped hollow point boat tail projectiles tend to conserve velocity more efficiently than traditional soft point bullets as well.

Handloading allows you to design ammo with higher velocities than factory loads, which is just one reason why reloading is so popular among dedicated shooting enthusiasts. We always recommend following the advice in your reloading manual, because we don’t want anything to explode in your hands – least of all your rifle.

The muzzle velocity of 223 factory ammo ranges from about 2,700 fps to 3,700 fps. It primarily depends on the weight of the bullet you’re firing.

223 Energy

A projectile’s energy is measured in foot-pounds (ft-lbs). Muzzle energy reflects the force with which a bullet exits the barrel. Heavier projectiles tend to have higher muzzle energy, although velocity is also a significant contributing factor.

A higher muzzle energy usually means the round has more recoil. Since the 223 Rem fires lightweight projectiles, it naturally has little recoil, making it an excellent cartridge for introducing someone to the joys of shooting.

Lightweight projectiles carry less energy downrange, which means their stopping power drastically drops off the farther the target is from the shooter. When harvesting game animals and varmints, shot placement becomes increasingly critical as you increase the distance from the target.

The muzzle energy of 223 factory-loaded ammo typically ranges from 1,100 ft-lbs to 1,400 ft-lbs.

223 Effective Range

Though it doesn’t have the knockdown power of many other rifle rounds, such as the relatively new 224 Valkyrie, the trusty 308 Win, or the powerful 300 PRC, the 223 Rem still has a respectable effective range when target shooting and varmint hunting.

You can expect up to 600 yards out of your 223 Remington, depending on the rifle and round you’re firing.

How Do 223 Ballistics Compare to Other Rifle Cartridges?

The 223 Rem is often chambered in bolt-action rifles, semi-automatic rifles, short-barrel rifles, and AR-15 handguns. It’s used for a variety of applications, including self-defense, hunting and target shooting, which is why it’s comparable to rounds like the 204 Ruger, 22 Creedmoor, 222 Remington, 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester, 5.56 NATO, 6.5 Creedmoor, and even the 308 Winchester to some extent.

Let’s see how the 223 stacks up ballistically to a few of these rounds.

223 vs 22-250 Ballistics

223 vs 5.56 NATO Ballistics

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223 vs 308 Ballistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

The team at Ammo.com has compiled and answered some of the most commonly asked questions about 223 ballistics for your enjoyment.

How much does a 223 drop at 200 yards?

If you’re firing to 100 yards, you can anticipate -3.2” drop at 200 yards (assuming your sights are 1.5” high).

What distance should I sight in a 223?

You should sight in a 223 at 200 yards. This will give you the greatest range out of your 223 rifle.

How powerful is a 223 round?

A 223 round is powerful enough for hunting small game (including deer in some states), self-defense, and long-range shooting (500-600 yards).

The 223 generally has a muzzle energy of 1,200 ft-lbs.