5.56x45mm – 55 Gr FMJ-BT – PPU (PPRM5561) – 1000 Rounds

This 5.56x45mm load (PPRM5561) gives the buyer the speed, consistency, and clean function needed for serious target shooting. PPU loads this round with a 55 grain full metal jacket boat-tail bullet. That bullet profile matters. The FMJ design feeds smoothly in AR-platform rifles and other 5.56 NATO firearms. The boat-tail also helps the projectile stay stable in flight. As a result, the round tracks well at common range distances and supports repeatable shot placement. PPU markets this SKU in its Rangemaster line, and multiple retailers list it specifically for target shooting, range use, and training.

PPU rates this load at 3,240 fps muzzle velocity and 1,282 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Those numbers give the shooter a flat, fast-moving round that works well for drills, zero confirmation, and general range repetition. In addition, the 55 grain bullet keeps recoil manageable. Therefore, you can stay on target and run faster strings without fighting excessive movement. That matters during high-round-count sessions where consistency and rhythm make a difference.

The case format adds real value. Each box contains 20 rounds. Each case includes 50 boxes, for a total of 1000 rounds. That setup keeps storage organized and makes it easy to open only what you need for a given session. Moreover, PPU loads this ammunition in brass cases with Boxer primers, and retailers describe it as new production and non-corrosive. So, the buyer gets reloadable brass and dependable commercial manufacture in a bulk quantity that supports extended range use.

For the buyer, the purpose is direct. This load is built for target shooting. It fits shooters who want traditional 55 grain 5.56 performance, reliable feeding, and enough ammunition to train seriously without constant reordering. You get a proven FMJBT profile. You get a full 1000-round case. And you get a round that is built around range time, not gimmicks.