Product Information: .223 cal 55gr FMJ SP bullets 

.223 cal 55gr FMJ SP bullets .224″ Hornady In Stock. This is a metal jacketed bullet, not plated or coated. Very high quality and very accurate.  Sold in lots of 500

Key Specifications:

• Bullet Diameter: 0.224 inches
• Bullet Weight: 55 grains
• Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket Soft Point (FMJ-SP)

The 0.224″ bullet diameter is the standard for the .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges, ensuring proper fit and reliable cycling in rifles and carbines chambered for these popular centerfire rifle rounds.

At 55 grains, this bullet weight is a very common and versatile choice for .223/5.56 ammunition. Some key points:

• The 55gr FMJ-SP bullet produces muzzle velocities around 3,100-3,300 fps from a 20″ barrel.
• This medium-weight bullet offers a good balance of ballistic performance, recoil, and cost-effectiveness.
• 55gr FMJ-SP ammunition is widely used for hunting, target shooting, and some self-defense applications with the .223/5.56.

The Full Metal Jacket Soft Point (FMJ-SP) bullet design provides:

• The soft point nose allows for more controlled expansion and improved terminal ballistics compared to a full metal jacket.
• FMJ-SP bullets offer better hunting and self-defense performance than pure FMJ designs, while still maintaining good penetration.
• The FMJ-SP bullet retains the cost-effectiveness and reliable feeding characteristics of a full metal jacket.

This .223 caliber 55 grain FMJ-SP bullet with a 0.224″ diameter is a popular choice for hunters, plinkers, and those seeking improved terminal performance over standard FMJ ammunition in their .223/5.56 firearms.

The soft point design offers better wound channels and energy transfer on game animals and intermediate targets, while still maintaining the affordability and dependability associated with full metal jacket bullets.

The .223 cal 55 grain Full Metal Jacket Soft Point (FMJ-SP) bullet with a 0.224″ diameter is a versatile and capable option for a variety of applications with .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO firearms.