223 Rem – 55 Gr SP – PPU (PP223S) – 1000 Rounds

Varmint hunters and predator callers shoot a lot of rounds, so an affordable expanding 223 load bought in bulk makes sense. This listing is PPU 223 Rem 55 grain soft point ammo, MPN PP223S, sold as a 1,000 round case. It suits coyote and groundhog hunters, ranchers dealing with pests, and AR-15 owners who want a soft point for the farm truck.

PPU rates this load at 3,240 fps with 1,282 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The 55 grain soft point has exposed lead at the tip and expands rapidly on small and medium varmints, unlike a full metal jacket that tends to pass through with little effect. That fast expansion also reduces the risk of ricochet compared with FMJ. Where legal, some hunters use it on deer at modest ranges, but a heavier bonded bullet is a better choice for deer sized game. Use this for varmints and predators rather than range practice.

This ammunition fits rifles chambered in 223 Remington and 5.56 NATO, including AR-15 pattern rifles from Colt, Ruger, Smith and Wesson, Daniel Defense, Aero Precision, and Palmetto State Armory, as well as the Ruger Mini-14 and bolt actions such as the Ruger American Ranch, Savage Axis, and Remington 700 in 223. A common question is whether 223 ammo is safe in a 5.56 chamber. Yes. A 5.56 NATO chamber fires 223 Rem safely, though firing 5.56 in a rifle marked only 223 Rem is not recommended. Another common question is what twist rate works with 55 grain bullets. Twists from 1 in 7 through 1 in 12 all stabilize 55 grain bullets well.

PPU PP223S is new production ammunition, not reloads, loaded by Prvi Partizan in Serbia. Each round uses a reloadable boxer-primed brass case and non-corrosive components. The case contains 50 boxes of 20 rounds for 1,000 total from one lot, enough for several seasons of calling and pest control at a lower cost per round than buying boxes one at a time.