The Norma Range & Training .223 Rem 55gr FMJ (model 20157800) is centerfire rifle ammunition manufactured for target practice, skills development, and high-volume range training. Loaded with a 55-grain (3.6-gram) Full Metal Jacket projectile, this factory load produces a muzzle velocity of 988 m/s (approximately 3,240 fps) and a muzzle energy of 1,729 Joules. Packaged in 100-round boxes, it provides consistent feeding and manageable recoil across bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles chambered in .223 Remington or 5.56x45mm NATO.

Key Features

• Consistent Ballistics: Delivers a muzzle velocity of 988 m/s and 1,729 Joules of muzzle energy for reliable shot-to-shot consistency at standard target distances.
• Reliable Cycling: Tuned powder charges and uniform case dimensions ensure smooth chambering and low recoil in .223 Rem and 5.56x45mm platforms.
• Premium Reloadable Brass: Utilises high-grade Norma brass cases with non-corrosive Boxer primers, engineered for repeated handloading cycles.
• Clean Burning: Formulated with modern propellants and non-corrosive primers to reduce barrel fouling and simplify firearm maintenance.

Specifications

• Calibre: .223 Remington
• Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
• Bullet Weight: 55 grains (3.6 grams)
• Muzzle Velocity: 988 m/s (~3,240 fps)
• Muzzle Energy: 1,729 Joules
• Case Type: Boxer-primed brass (reloadable, non-corrosive)
• Packaging: 100 rounds per box
• Compatibility: Rifles chambered in .223 Rem or 5.56x45mm NATO (optimised for 1:12" and 1:9" twist rates)

Who is the Norma Range & Training .223 Rem 55gr FMJ for?

• High-volume range training shooters — requires cost-effective centerfire rifle ammunition supplied in a 100-round pack that maintains consistent feeding and low recoil over extended shooting sessions.
• Target and competition shooters — benefits from consistent factory-tuned loads delivering 988 m/s muzzle velocity and 1,729 Joules of energy for flat-shooting performance across standard distances up to 300 to 400 metres.
• Handloaders seeking reloadable brass cases — utilises Norma's Boxer-primed brass cases from standard 55-grain factory loads to retain durable, premium brass for subsequent reloading cycles.

Less suitable for: Target shooting beyond 500 to 600 metres, where heavier match projectiles (such as 69gr to 77gr match bullets) provide better wind resistance, or game hunting and pest control, where dedicated expanding projectiles (soft point or ballistic tip ammunition) are required by regulation instead of non-expanding FMJ bullets.