Description
The Berry's 93300 is a 55-grain full metal jacket boat-tail bullet in .224 diameter, built for anyone loading their own .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO. This is the projectile only, not loaded ammunition, so it's meant for reloaders who want to build clean, repeatable range rounds without paying premium prices. The boat-tail base helps cut drag for a flatter path downrange, and the FMJ construction keeps your barrel from fouling the way soft lead can.
What Sets the Berry's 55gr FMJ-BT Apart
This was Berry's first jump into the jacketed rifle bullet market, and they leaned on decades of plated-bullet experience to get it right. The jackets run consistent lot to lot and the bullets are held to tight tolerances, which is exactly what you want when you're feeding a progressive press and expecting every round to drop into a case gauge without drama. The .224 diameter fits standard .223/5.56 brass, the ballistic coefficient sits around .245, and sectional density comes in at .157.
Loading and Shooting the 93300
The cannelure is a nice touch here. It gives you a defined spot for a solid crimp, which matters if you're loading for a semi-auto like an AR-15 where you don't want bullet setback under recoil. You can use published .223/5.56 (.224 dia.) load data from any manual or powder maker's website, and the 55-grain weight stabilizes well in the common twist rates you'll find on most modern rifles. Reloaders running these through Dillon and other progressive setups report smooth seating and reliable feeding once dialed in.
Who Reaches for These
If you shoot a lot of .223 or 5.56 and want to keep your cost per round down without giving up accuracy, this is a smart pick. Folks building bulk practice ammo, load development batches, or plinking rounds have leaned on these for tight groups and clean feeding. It's a practical, made-in-the-USA component from a family-owned company that's been in the bullet business for a long time.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Berry's Manufacturing
- Manufacturer Part Number: 93300
- UPC: 711148933005
- Caliber: .223 Remington / 5.56mm
- Diameter: .224"
- Bullet Weight: 55 Grain
- Bullet Style: Full Metal Jacket Boat-Tail (FMJ-BT)
- Cannelure: Yes
- Ballistic Coefficient: .245
- Sectional Density: .157
- Bullet OAL: .740"
- Quantity: 500 Count
- Type: Reloading Component (Not Loaded Ammunition)
- Country of Origin: USA
What’s Included
- 500 Berry's .223/5.56mm 55gr FMJ-BT bullets (.224 diameter)
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Berry's 93300 bullets loaded ammunition?
No, these are reloading components only, meaning the bullet (projectile) by itself. You'll need brass, primers, and powder to build a finished cartridge. They're intended for handloaders building their own .223 or 5.56 ammo.
What load data should I use for these 55gr FMJ-BT bullets?
Use any published .223 Remington or 5.56mm load data for a 55-grain .224 diameter FMJ bullet. You can find it in reloading manuals or on powder manufacturers' websites. Always start low and work up while cross-referencing published data.
Does the Berry's 93300 have a cannelure?
Yes, these bullets feature a cannelure, which gives you a clean spot to apply a crimp. That's especially handy when loading for semi-autos like the AR-15, where a firm crimp helps prevent bullet setback under recoil.
Will these work in my AR-15 twist rate?
The 55-grain weight stabilizes well in the common twist rates found on most modern .223 and 5.56 rifles, including typical AR-15 barrels. Lighter 55gr bullets are forgiving across a wide range of twists, so they're a reliable choice for standard setups.




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