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The Controlled Chaos .223 Remington represents a fundamentally different approach to terminal ballistics. Rather than relying on traditional expansion, this round uses a monolithic copper bullet engineered to penetrate to a predetermined depth before its front section fractures into multiple petals. This creates a massive energy spike that radiates outward from the bullet's path while the bore-diameter base continues straight through for deep penetration.
Most bullet designs force you to choose between rapid expansion and deep penetration. Lehigh Defense's approach gives you both. The hollow point cavity is specifically tuned so that when hydraulic pressure builds on impact with fluid, the nose fractures into 5-7 petals that spread outward. The solid base shank, remaining at caliber diameter, punches through for full target penetration. This two-phase performance produces dramatic temporary and permanent wound cavities that result in quick incapacitation while maintaining bone-breaking energy transfer.
Every round ships loaded with premium USA-made brass cases, clean-burning low-flash powder, and components that meet rigorous white-glove hand inspection standards at the Lehigh facility. The 62-grain weight delivers impressive ballistics at 2800 fps muzzle velocity and 1080 ft-lbs of energy, striking the right balance between velocity and weight for reliable performance across AR-platform rifles and traditional .223 bolt guns. Lead-free construction makes these rounds suitable for regions with lead-free hunting requirements, and the solid copper design is suppressor-safe.
Controlled Chaos ammunition has seen extensive real-world use from tactical applications to hunting medium game. The bullet's fracturing occurs only on impact with fluid, meaning hard barriers like bone or soil won't trigger premature fragmentation. Each 20-round box is part of a production line that's been refined through over two decades of ammunition innovation. For rifle applications where you need terminal performance that doesn't compromise on reliability, this round delivers the goods.
The Controlled Chaos bullet sheds its front section into multiple petals on impact, creating a massive energy spike, while the solid bore-diameter base continues penetrating deep and straight. This design delivers both rapid energy transfer and deep penetration in a single round, whereas traditional hollow points typically expand and mushroom, which can reduce penetration depth or cause inconsistent performance.
Yes, the solid copper construction of Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos rounds is suppressor-safe. There's no risk of bullet material separation or build-up inside the suppressor, making these rounds ideal if you run a silencer on your rifle.
Lead-free ammunition uses monolithic copper bullets instead of traditional lead-core bullets. Many hunting regions now require or recommend lead-free ammunition for hunting, particularly in California and other areas with environmental regulations. The solid copper design in Lehigh Defense rounds provides consistent performance while meeting these requirements.
Yes, Controlled Chaos ammunition feeds and functions reliably in both AR-platform rifles and traditional bolt-action .223 rifles. The 62-grain boat tail design feeds smoothly through standard magazines and magazines. A 1:7 to 1:9 barrel twist is recommended for optimal stability with this bullet weight.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 62 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.25 |
| Grains | 62Gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | LA223-62-CC |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Boat Tail Hollow Point |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 810025508531 |
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