The Sellier & Bellot Rifle Target (Match) .223 Remington 69 gr HPBT ammunition is engineered for precision sport shooting, benchrest target work, and tactical competition. Loaded with a 69-grain Hollow Point Boat-Tail (HPBT) projectile featuring a CuZn 10 brass jacket, this cartridge shifts the centre of gravity rearward to minimise aerodynamic drag and maintain high trajectory stability. Fired from a 20-inch (508 mm) test barrel, it achieves a muzzle velocity of 3,018 fps (920 m/s) and a muzzle energy of 1,396 ft·lb (1,892 J), delivering consistent ballistic performance across medium-range target engagements.

Key Features

• Aerodynamic HPBT Design: The 69 gr hollow-point boat-tail bullet delivers a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.340 (G7 of 0.169) and a sectional density of 0.196 lb/in² for flatter trajectories and reduced wind deflection.
• Precision Velocity: Generates a muzzle velocity of 3,018 fps and 1,892 J of muzzle energy for reliable performance out to 600 metres.
• Quality Reloadable Brass: Assembled in non-corrosive, Boxer-primed standard brass casings suitable for handloading.
• Chamber Compatibility: Designed with an overall cartridge length of 2.244 inches (57.0 mm), feeding reliably in both .223 Remington and 5.56×45mm NATO chambers.

Technical Specifications

• Calibre: .223 Remington (5.56×45mm compatible)
• Bullet Weight: 69 grains / 4.50 grams
• Bullet Type: Hollow Point Boat-Tail (HPBT)
• Bullet Diameter: 0.224 inches
• Muzzle Velocity: 3,018 fps (920 m/s)
• Muzzle Energy: 1,396 ft·lb (1,892 J)
• Ballistic Coefficients: G1 = 0.340, G7 = 0.169
• Sectional Density: 0.196 lb/in²
• Overall Cartridge Length (OAL): 2.244 inches (57.0 mm)
• Optimal Twist Rate: 1:7" to 1:10"
• Package Quantity: 20 rounds per box

Who is the Sellier & Bellot .223 Remington 69gr HPBT for?

• Long-range benchrest target shooters — relies on a high 0.340 G1 ballistic coefficient and a 69-grain projectile weight to maintain tight groups and predictable drop tables across 100 m to 600 m distances.
• Dynamic tactical match competitors — requires the 3,018 fps muzzle velocity and consistent cycling of this 223 Remington match ammunition through rifles featuring fast 1:7" to 1:10" barrel twist rates.

Less suitable for: Rifles with slow barrel twist rates slower than 1:10" (such as 1:12" or 1:14"), which cannot stabilize 69-grain projectiles and require lighter 52gr or 55gr target loads, or target engagements beyond 600 metres, where heavier 77gr match loads or larger calibres such as .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor are better suited.