223 Rem – 60 gr SP – Black Hills (D223N4) – 500 Rounds

A 60 grain soft point is one of the most versatile bullets for the 223, heavy enough for coyotes and hogs yet still fast enough for varmints. This listing is Black Hills 223 Remington 60 grain soft point ammo, MPN D223N4, sold as a 500 round case for ranchers, predator hunters, and AR owners who want a dependable expanding load.

Black Hills lists this load at 3,100 fps with 1,280 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, tested from a 24 inch barrel, so expect less from a carbine. The soft point bullet has exposed lead at the tip, which starts expansion and produces a larger wound channel than a full metal jacket. The 60 grain weight gives a bit more penetration than lighter varmint bullets, making it a sensible choice for coyotes, bobcats, foxes, and groundhogs. It is a hunting bullet rather than a match bullet, though Black Hills loads it with match-level care.

This ammunition fits rifles chambered in 223 Remington and 5.56 NATO, including AR-15 rifles, the Ruger Mini-14 Ranch and American Ranch, Savage Axis, Remington 700 SPS Varmint, Tikka T3x Varmint, and CZ 600. A common question is what twist rate a 60 grain bullet needs. Most 1:9, 1:8, and 1:7 twist barrels stabilize it well, and many 1:12 barrels do too. Another common question is whether a soft point load is a good choice for home defense in an AR. Many trainers favor expanding bullets for defense because they penetrate less through walls than FMJ, but consult local laws and your own training.

Black Hills D223N4 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in Rapid City, South Dakota. Each round uses a reloadable brass case with a boxer primer and non-corrosive priming. This case ships as 10 boxes of 50 rounds for a total of 500 rounds from one lot. That supply covers sighting in and several seasons of predator hunting.