Description
PPU's 223 Remington megapack gives you reliable, affordable centerfire ammunition for your AR platform or bolt action rifle. Manufactured in Serbia by Prvi Partizan since 1928, this load pairs a 55 grain full metal jacket boat tail bullet with quality control standards proven on ranges across the country.
PPU 223 Megapack Features
The boat tail design on these 55 grain bullets supports consistent flight downrange, while the full metal jacket construction means minimal fouling compared to softer bullets. You're looking at 3,270 feet per second muzzle velocity and 1,306 foot-pounds of energy, giving you predictable performance shot after shot.
What Makes This Load Work
These rounds come in non-corrosive, reloadable brass cases with boxer primers, so if you're saving cases for the loading bench, you've got usable brass. The 100 round quantity lets you grab serious trigger time without constantly restocking. It's the kind of ammunition that goes bang reliably, feeds clean, and extracts without drama.
Good Training and Target Ammo
FMJ ammunition like this is built for volume shooting. The full jacket reduces barrel fouling, meaning less cleanup between range trips. While it's not match-grade precision ammo, PPU's standard rifle line gives you enough accuracy for zeroing, skill development, and general range work where you want consistency without premium pricing.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .223 Remington / 5.56 NATO
- Bullet Weight: 55 Grains
- Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)
- Muzzle Velocity: 3,270 FPS
- Muzzle Energy: 1,306 ft-lbs
- Case Type: Brass
- Primer Type: Boxer, Reloadable
- Corrosive: No
- Rounds: 100
- Manufacturer: TRZ Trading (Prvi Partizan)
- MPN: PP223M
- UPC: 8605003820819
What’s Included
- 100 rounds of PPU 223 Remington 55gr FMJ-BT ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
Will PPU 223 ammunition work in my AR-15 or 5.56 chamber?
Yes, this ammunition is compatible with both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO chambers. The brass cases are non-corrosive and chamber reliably in standard AR platforms and other bolt action rifles chambered in .223 Rem.
Is the brass reloadable?
Absolutely. Each round uses boxer primed brass cases that are safe to reload after firing. Many shooters save these cases specifically for reloading purposes.
What's the difference between FMJ and FMJ-BT?
Both are full metal jacket rounds, but FMJ-BT (boat tail) has a tapered rear section that improves aerodynamics and trajectory stability downrange compared to standard flat-base FMJ bullets. The boat tail design means your shots hold up better at distance.
Is PPU ammunition reliable?
PPU has a solid track record of reliable feeding and consistent performance. It's designed for general shooting, training, and range work where you need ammo that functions without drama. While not precision match-grade, it delivers the dependability you'd expect from a manufacturer with nearly a century of experience.




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