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The 223 Remington cartridge offers high muzzle velocity with minimal recoil. Due to their striking similarities, 223 Rem is often confused with 5.56 NATO, but they are NOT the same cartridge. Today, buying bulk 223 ammo allows civilian shooters to enjoy its proven performance, ensuring a reliable ammo supply for target practice, competition, or self-defense in various firearms. Learn More
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  1. Hornady Frontier 223 Rem Ammo - 500 Rounds of 55 Grain FMJ Ammunition

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    $248.99

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    66 In stock now

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    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3240 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1282 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 49.8¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady

  2. Hornady 223 Rem Ammo - 500 Rounds of 55 Grain FMJ-BT Ammunition

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    $249.99
    As low as $224.99 in bulk
    • $224.99 each if you buy 2 - save 10%

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    73 In stock now

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    Bullet type FMJ-BT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3240 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1282 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 45¢ to 50¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady

  3. Hornady 223 Rem Ammo - 500 Rounds of 55 Grain SP Ammunition

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    $269.99
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    82 In stock now

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    Bullet type SP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3240 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1282 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 54¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady

  4. Hornady 223 Rem Ammo - 50 Rounds of 55 Grain SP Ammunition

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    $28.99
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    110 In stock now

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    Bullet type SP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3240 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1282 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 58¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady

  5. Hornady 223 Rem Ammo - 50 Rounds of 55 Grain FMJ-BT Ammunition

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    $28.99
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    123 In stock now

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    Bullet type FMJ-BT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3240 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1282 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 58¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady

  6. Hornady Frontier 223 Rem Ammo - 500 Rounds of 55 Grain HP Match Ammunition

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    $299.99

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    15 In stock now

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    Bullet type HP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3240 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1282 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 60¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady

  7. Hornady Frontier 223 Rem Ammo - 500 Rounds of 55 Grain FMJ Ammunition

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    $308.99
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    24 In stock now

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    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3240 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1282 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 61.8¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady

  8. Hornady Frontier 223 Rem Ammo - 500 Rounds of 68 Grain BTHP Match Ammunition

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    $349.99
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    43 In stock now

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    Bullet type HPBT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2960 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1323 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 70¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady

  9. Hornady Frontier 223 Rem Ammo - 20 Rounds of 55 Grain HP Match Ammunition

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    $14.99
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    94 In stock now

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    Bullet type HP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3240 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1282 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • 74.9¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady

  10. Hornady BLACK 223 Rem Ammo - 200 Rounds of 62 Grain FMJ Ammunition

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    $159.99
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    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3100 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1323 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • 80¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady

  11. Hornady American Gunner 223 Rem Ammo - 500 Rounds of 55 Grain HP Ammunition

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    $424.99
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    11 In stock now

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    Bullet type HP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3240 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1282 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 85¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady

  12. Hornady Frontier 223 Rem Ammo - 20 Rounds of 68 Grain BTHP Match Ammunition

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    $17.99
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    140 In stock now

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    Bullet type HPBT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2960 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1323 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • 89.9¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady

  13. Hornady BLACK 223 Rem Ammo - 20 Rounds of 62 Grain FMJ Ammunition

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    $19.99

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    3 In stock now

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    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3100 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1323 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  14. Hornady BLACK 223 Rem Ammo - 200 Rounds of 75 Grain BTHP Match Ammunition

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    $209.99
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    21 In stock now

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    Bullet type HPBT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2790 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1296 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • $1.05 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  15. Hornady 223 Rem Ammo - 200 Rounds of 75 Grain HPBT Ammunition

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    $239.99
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    Bullet type HPBT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2930 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1429 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • $1.2 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  16. Hornady Superformance Varmint 223 Rem Ammo - 200 Rounds of 53 Grain Polymer Tipped Ammunition

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    $254.99
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    3 In stock now

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    Bullet type V-MAX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3465 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1413 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • $1.27 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  17. Hornady 223 Rem Ammo - 200 Rounds of 55 Grain V-MAX Ammunition

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    $254.99
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    22 In stock now

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    Bullet type V-MAX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3240 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1282 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • $1.27 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  18. Hornady 223 Rem Ammo - 20 Rounds of 75 Grain HPBT Ammunition

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    $25.99
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    23 In stock now

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    Bullet type HPBT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2930 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1429 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.3 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  19. Hornady 223 Rem Ammo - 20 Rounds of 53 Grain V-MAX Ammunition

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    $26.99
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    23 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type V-MAX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3465 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1413 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.35 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  20. Hornady 223 Rem Ammo - 20 Rounds of 55 Grain V-MAX Ammunition

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    $26.99
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    36 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type V-MAX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3240 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1282 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.35 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  21. Hornady Critical Defense 223 Rem Ammo - 20 Rounds of 73 Grain FTX Ammunition

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    $26.99
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    87 In stock now

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    Bullet type FTX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2790 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1262 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.35 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  22. Hornady 223 Rem Ammo - 20 Rounds of 73 Grain ELD Match Ammunition

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    $26.99
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    Bullet type ELD Match
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2790 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1262 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.35 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  23. Hornady 223 Rem Ammo - 20 Rounds of 75 Grain HPBT Ammunition

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    $27.99
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    74 In stock now

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    Bullet type HPBT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2790 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1296 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.4 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  24. Hornady 223 Rem Ammo - 20 Rounds of 35 Grain Polymer Tipped Ammunition

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    $27.99
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    53 In stock now

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    Bullet type NTX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 4000 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1243 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.4 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  25. Hornady Critical Defense 223 Rem Ammo - 20 Rounds of 55 Grain FTX Ammunition

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    $28.99
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    143 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FTX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3240 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1282 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.45 per round
    • Made by Hornady

Overview of 223 Ammo

Developed in the 1960s, the .223 cartridge offers shooters high muzzle velocity and minimal recoil at an affordable price. It's a favorite for new and experienced shooters because it's accurate, inexpensive, and has low recoil.

223 is often used for target shooting, home defense, and, in some, primarily varmint and deer hunting applications.

What are the most popular .223 brands you sell?

You can filter our entire selection using the left sidebar to see which brands we currently have in stock and available using the Manufacturers filter. You can also filter by attributes such as Bullet Type, Bullet Weight, Casing Type, and Primer Type to find what you need.

Best 223 Ammo for Specific Uses

Use Case Details
Best .223 Ammo Best Overall: Federal American Eagle 55 grain FMJ-BT.
Runner-Up: Wolf 55 grain FMJ.
Best .223 Deer Hunting Ammo Best Overall: Federal 55 grain Trophy Copper.
Runner-Up: Federal Fusion 62 grain SP.

You can also check out our in-depth look at 223 Remington ballistics from all of the popular ammo manufacturers if you're searching for ballistics data for your favorite factory .223 Rem load.


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Hornady Frontier 223 Rem Ammo - 500 Rounds of 55 Grain FMJ Ammunition
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  • Rick said:

    Expensive but work flawlessly. Simple, easy to use packaging.

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Hornady 223 Rem Ammo - 500 Rounds of 55 Grain FMJ-BT Ammunition
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  • Bang bang said:

    Great ammo, great price

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Hornady Frontier 223 Rem Ammo - 500 Rounds of 55 Grain HP Match Ammunition
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  • Defend said:

    Ammo is as advertised. Good ammo

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Hornady BLACK 223 Rem Ammo - 20 Rounds of 62 Grain FMJ Ammunition
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  • Gavin said:

    No Miss fires at all.A Preformed like Expected.