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This is the round a lot of departments and serious AR owners reach for when they want their 5.56 to do its job even after punching through something first. Federal's Tactical Bonded load pairs a 64-grain soft point with their Flux Bonded construction, a technology they've refined since the mid-90s to answer law enforcement's demand for a bullet that holds together after hitting glass, auto bodies, and other hard materials. The jacket and core are chemically bonded so the bullet retains nearly all of its weight, giving you controlled expansion and the kind of straight-line penetration that earned this load its "barrier blind" reputation.
Bonding is the whole story here. Instead of the core and jacket separating on impact, they stay locked together, which keeps the bullet on course with minimal deflection after it hits a barrier. That translates to consistent terminal behavior and deep penetration, two things that matter a lot more in a defensive or duty setting than in casual range work. The 64-grain weight sits a touch heavier than typical 55-grain fodder, and it carries a listed muzzle velocity of 2975 fps with about 1258 ft-lbs of energy out of a 20-inch barrel.
This is standard 5.56x45mm NATO, so it'll run in AR-15s, M4-pattern carbines, and other rifles chambered for 5.56. It's loaded in reloadable brass cases with non-corrosive Boxer primers and built in the USA, so brass savers can hang onto their spent cases. Feeding and ignition are dependable, which is exactly what you want from a load you're trusting for home defense or patrol duty.
If you've been running cheaper FMJ for practice and want something purpose-built for the moments that count, this Tactical Bonded 64-grain soft point is a proven step up in terminal performance.
The bullet uses Federal's Flux Bonded construction, which chemically locks the jacket to the core so they don't separate on impact. That lets the bullet push through tough barriers like glass and auto bodies with minimal deflection while still holding onto its weight. The result is consistent penetration and terminal performance after the round hits an intermediate obstacle.
It's a 5.56x45mm NATO load, so it should be fired from rifles chambered for 5.56 or marked .223/5.56. Running 5.56 through a rifle chambered strictly in .223 Remington isn't recommended due to the higher pressure. If your barrel is stamped 5.56 NATO, you're good to go.
Yes. It's built on fresh brass cases with non-corrosive Boxer primers, so once you've fired it the brass is worth saving for reloading. It's made in the USA with quality components throughout.
The 64-grain bonded soft point is built for terminal performance rather than volume practice. FMJ is designed to punch clean holes and is great for cheap range time, while this bonded load is engineered to expand in a controlled way, retain its weight, and penetrate deeply through barriers. That makes it a far better choice for home defense or duty use.
| UPC | 604544702637 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TCB55664X |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Grains | 64Gr |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Tactical Bonded |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 1.20 |
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