Details
Packed in a handy, reusable ammo can, these rounds are
loaded on stripper clips and ready to accompany you on your next range trip.
Made to NATO specifications by Federal Premium Ammunition, which oversees
production at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, this 5.56 ammo is essentially
identical to M193 ball ammo used by the US military. The high-pressure
cartridges will achieve a muzzle velocity of about 3240 feet per second using a
55-grain boat-tailed FMJ bullet.
Each stripper clip holds 10 brass-cased, Boxer-primed rounds, and each box holds 3 loaded clips. The whole can holds 14 boxes for a total of 420 rounds of ammo. This package is an excellent value for high-volume AR shooters. Use the can to store your spent casings, reload them, pack them back in and get back to shooting!
Safety note: This is 5.56 NATO ammo, not .223 Remington ammo. Owners of firearms chambered in .223 Remington should double check with the manufacturer to determine whether it is safe to fire higher-pressure 5.56x45 rounds in their weapon.
Alliant Techsystems, through its wholly owned subsidiary Federal Premium Ammunition, produces much of the US military’s ammo at Lake City in Independence, Missouri. Since the military’s demand for ammunition fluctuates, Alliant sells the excess production from this facility to the public under the Federal and American Eagle brands. This ammo has gained immense popularity for its military-grade consistency. Federal is headquartered in Minnesota and produces a full line of range and self-defense ammo.
Each stripper clip holds 10 brass-cased, Boxer-primed rounds, and each box holds 3 loaded clips. The whole can holds 14 boxes for a total of 420 rounds of ammo. This package is an excellent value for high-volume AR shooters. Use the can to store your spent casings, reload them, pack them back in and get back to shooting!
Safety note: This is 5.56 NATO ammo, not .223 Remington ammo. Owners of firearms chambered in .223 Remington should double check with the manufacturer to determine whether it is safe to fire higher-pressure 5.56x45 rounds in their weapon.
Alliant Techsystems, through its wholly owned subsidiary Federal Premium Ammunition, produces much of the US military’s ammo at Lake City in Independence, Missouri. Since the military’s demand for ammunition fluctuates, Alliant sells the excess production from this facility to the public under the Federal and American Eagle brands. This ammo has gained immense popularity for its military-grade consistency. Federal is headquartered in Minnesota and produces a full line of range and self-defense ammo.
Customer Reviews
Great ammo
Review by Robert
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Best ammo for the money and don't forget the ammo can (Posted on 5/3/17)
Value For the Bucks
Review by BowlinBear
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Great for short range target shooting and playing around. The ammo box and mini clips are excellent. All in All a great value for your hard earned dollars. (Posted on 5/1/17)
good deal
Review by tom
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have not had a chance to get to the range yet. good bargain. (Posted on 4/24/17)
Alright I'll come clean......it's fantastic and worth the bit of extra $$$ for quality.
Review by MotoGP-MD
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I hate to tout it just in case there's another run on ammo.....since I don't see that happening again for a while.....RIDICULOUSLY FAST LOADING AND ACCURATE!!!
Never a FTF. Did I say never? Yes never. I'd surmise I've run 3000rds in my SCAR 16s, SIG 516, as well as my OG intro to 'modern sporting rifles' back in the 'ban' era and couldn't have the whiz bang folding stocks,etc. Anyway, we love to shoot homemade tannerite and these rounds never fail to disappoint. PMC is great for the money (and prettier unless they've begun annealing for mil as well.....so don't freak when they're all dirty looking. It's not dirt....just discoloration from a mil requirement that proves annealing (and could be polished out but you'd ruin your proof). If this is incorrect someone please interject (I'm a perpetual student of life). Search Steve Reeves channel on YouTube for some good clean 'Merican fun. Enjoy....and save me a can or two when the SHTF.
Ok who am I kidding I have a 'couple' saved up. (Posted on 2/10/17)
Never a FTF. Did I say never? Yes never. I'd surmise I've run 3000rds in my SCAR 16s, SIG 516, as well as my OG intro to 'modern sporting rifles' back in the 'ban' era and couldn't have the whiz bang folding stocks,etc. Anyway, we love to shoot homemade tannerite and these rounds never fail to disappoint. PMC is great for the money (and prettier unless they've begun annealing for mil as well.....so don't freak when they're all dirty looking. It's not dirt....just discoloration from a mil requirement that proves annealing (and could be polished out but you'd ruin your proof). If this is incorrect someone please interject (I'm a perpetual student of life). Search Steve Reeves channel on YouTube for some good clean 'Merican fun. Enjoy....and save me a can or two when the SHTF.
Ok who am I kidding I have a 'couple' saved up. (Posted on 2/10/17)
AR Ammo
Review by SERT Commander
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A friend of mine suggested I stop wasting my time and money going to the local gun shops. We have all the big name retail stores out here, including all the mom and pops in our area. Not one could come close to matching BulkAmmo.coms pricing or convenience. I place my order and in a few day's it was on my doorstep as promised. If you are in a hurry go down to the shops and buy your ammo. If you are smart, buy it here. Let's face it, who is in a hurry to buy a 1000+ rounds of ammo? I can't imagine the scenario. Remember your 6 P's Proper Planner Prevents Piss Poor Performance. (Posted on 12/5/16)
Good quality ammo
Review by Frank
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Good quality ammo packed on stripper clips. With the current price of stripper clips at 25 cents each and a new metal ammo can this is a very good bargain. (Posted on 11/1/16)
Ammo worked great for me
Review by Michael
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Ammo worked great for me, fast delivery and excellent price.... (Posted on 8/13/16)
Good Deal
Review by ARIND
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Not only good rounds for target shooting, but they come with a solid ammo can. (Posted on 8/7/16)
Good plinking rounds
Review by Gunner
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This is not match ammo but good plinking rounds, good self defense short range save your life stuff. I like to reuse the clips for my good match grade. (Posted on 4/26/16)
Good Ammo and Can Be Stored for Long Term Use
Review by Roberto
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I have fired approximately over 800 plus rounds and I am content with its reliability and performance. What attracted me to this was that it came in an ammo box, which is air and water tight. I would highly recommend this over other ammo for the reasons that it comes in ten round stripper clips and in a 30 cal ammo can, good for long term storage. Accuracy is subjective both on your rifle and on the shooter, but it is overall very accurate. (Posted on 2/14/16)
Awesome ammo
Review by Fusion11se
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This has been some really good ammo I have not had any failure too feed or failure to eject I've been able to keep very tight groupings for example at 100 yards I've kept a quarter inch group in a one inch square i'm using a bushmaster patrolman addition model XM15E2s with a 16inch barrel 6 position stock and a NC STAR 3-9x40 scope I was using a bipod and a competition compensator. I have kept the same grouping with iron sights no bipod and the factory stock flash hider having a good gun helps a lot just to keep that type of grouping but also having good ammo is just as important (Posted on 12/1/15)
Great deal
Review by Chris H
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Could not be happier. Must buy! (Posted on 10/16/15)
Always quality, performance and fast shipping
Review by Charles
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My Sig Sauer 516 dressed and fit with magnifier drop/flip scope and Eotech red dot. Fires clean and accurate every time and I have yet to experience any or a single failure. 2000+ rounds without issue. Awesome bring it lead in every condition tested. Will buy again! (Posted on 9/4/15)
Great Ammo
Review by Roberto
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I have purchased two 420 ammo cans, and have fired over 500 rounds without any FTE or FTF issues. The ease of reloading is quick with the stripper clips and with an ammo can included this is a no brainer for long term storage or to protect against the elements. On a side note Bulk Ammo is extremely amazing! Their prices are better than my nearby stores although shipping takes five business days to Southern California, but the wait is well worth it. (Posted on 7/23/15)
Killer price
Review by Rastabear
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Shoots great. Never a problem. Prices are right on. (Posted on 4/19/15)
Best bang for your buck
Review by Chris
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Super easy ordering, fast shipping (arrived in 3 business days), accurate and it comes with ammo can, nuff said. Will definitely buy more! (Posted on 4/17/15)
The ammo leaves a key hole pattern when shot from my Ruger SR-556.
Review by mack
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I thought it was a good deal when I purchased it but when shot from my
Ruger SR-556 it consistently leaves a key hole pattern?
I would not buy it again. (Posted on 4/10/15)
Ruger SR-556 it consistently leaves a key hole pattern?
I would not buy it again. (Posted on 4/10/15)
Excellent Deal!
Review by CRC
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Ammo arrived as advertised and fast! Very reliable ammo for my Sig 516. My wife likes how it kicks! Clean in and out of my weapon with (0) zero failures. Awesome and I'll be back for more. (Posted on 4/6/15)
What a site.
Review by Chris
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Great price. Goes nice. No problems. (Posted on 3/25/15)
Good product at a fair price.
Review by starman1
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The item I received was exactly as described. My order was shipped promptly. I highly recommend this seller. (Posted on 3/23/15)
QUALITY, PERFORMANCE,AND PRICE.
Review by RAYNEMAN
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Great quality,performance and price is all I'm after. I don't
get wrapped up in how FAST I get it. I know it will get here.
Shipping is relative to where one lives so a day or two longer
for me to get an outstanding product from bulk ammo is worth it.
"good things/hunts come to those who wait" (Posted on 3/20/15)
get wrapped up in how FAST I get it. I know it will get here.
Shipping is relative to where one lives so a day or two longer
for me to get an outstanding product from bulk ammo is worth it.
"good things/hunts come to those who wait" (Posted on 3/20/15)
Clean reliable fast loading!
Review by Daniel
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This ammo is great i love it. My sig eats it up nicely. Gun stays pretty clean after hundreds of rounds. The stripper clip has my mags loaded using the tool privided i can load a strip in to a mag in about 4 seconds. I like the heavy steel ammo box with gasket keeps everything clean and dry until use. As always bulk ammo cant be beat! (Posted on 12/6/14)
Great ammo, great price, junk stripper clips
Review by DavisK
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Bulk Ammo rocks, probably the best online ammo store. This review is more related to the stripper clip and tool supplied with the ammo. It's worthless. The feeder tool clips on the magazine fine (the usual slight rocking), but the rounds refuse to slide off the stripper rack. I tried a variety of different techniques to get the ammo to load into the mag, with no success. Again, these rounds will not slide off, I even bent some of the racks trying. So, if your buying this ammo for the convenience of the stripper clip, find one that you know works, because apparently zombies now run very fast, and trying to load your mag this way is sure to end up with your brains being eaten. (Posted on 12/3/14)
Works, Every Time
Review by Patrick
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I stopped buying the cheapest ammo I could find and have decided to stick with this. It goes Bang, every single time, and that's what matters. The couple cents a round more is more than worth it. (Posted on 11/9/14)
Good ammo, ready to store or use.
Review by Red45
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Shipped fast, great ammo does the job. The attachment for the stripper clips was a little loose and needed some adjusting. Very happy with the product, I will order it again. (Posted on 10/27/14)
excellent
Review by mgm
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Great ammo at a good price. performs just as well as more expensive ammo. will definitely buy again. fast shipping and great product. (Posted on 10/22/14)
Great Ammo
Review by Jim
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Fired over 100 rounds, no misfires. Fast shipment to my door. Highly recommend. (Posted on 10/21/14)
5.56 ammo
Review by oneshotonekill516
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Received product a few days after ordering. Good quality ammo at a good price. Bulkammo.com always delivers a fair price with fast service! (Posted on 8/30/14)
ammo looked great. shipped as descried. arrived ahead of schedule!
Review by Bones
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I haven't had the opportunity to fire the ammo as yet. But am completely satisfied with the Bulk Ammo price and delivery!!! (Posted on 8/19/14)
I like it
Review by Robert91RS
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It shoots in everything I've ever fed it to, it comes in a nice new ammo can, and the price is hard to beat now days per round before subtracting the can and reuse of the top notch lake city brass in reloads. Plus nobody ships ammo better or faster then bulkammo.com! (Posted on 7/8/14)
You can't beat the price and performance of Bulk Ammo.
Review by Rock
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Love the price and performance. Will purchase more from Bulkammo and will highly introduce the site to friends. (Posted on 7/7/14)
Awesome
Review by Ghost
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Fast shipping, great product, and awesome price.
Keep up the fine work bulkammo! (Posted on 6/22/14)
Keep up the fine work bulkammo! (Posted on 6/22/14)
Good Accurate Product
Review by Domino
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I ordered this ammo on Friday and Received it the next day on Saturday
this ammo has proven to be accurate and reliable in my AR and would recommend it to anyone. (Posted on 6/16/14)
this ammo has proven to be accurate and reliable in my AR and would recommend it to anyone. (Posted on 6/16/14)
Love these rounds
Review by Rippsalt
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These rounds are great. I put the entire box through my sig 516. Absolutely perfect! I was able to put rounds through same hole a few times so its very accurate. The price beats anything locally. Its lake city ammo! (Posted on 6/11/14)
Great buy!
Review by Roswell
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Shipped fast and beat my local gun store's price for the same product. (Posted on 6/3/14)
Excellent Company
Review by Paz
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I have made numerous purchases from bulkammo.com over the last year with satisfaction every time! I had no issues with their ammo at the range or shipping. I will continue to build my stock of ammo through them. Keep up the good work! (Posted on 5/29/14)
fast shipping runs perfect in my Ruger
Review by norton68
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decent deal .super fast shipping and great follow thru . Thanks .
you can't go wrong w/ the Federal 5.56 (Posted on 5/29/14)
you can't go wrong w/ the Federal 5.56 (Posted on 5/29/14)
Strong company and good ammo
Review by Sausage
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As always BULK AMMO handles business! Fast shipment, well packaged and no damage, received exactly as described and pictured. The ammo itself has never failed in any way or disappointed. Will continue to be a repeat customer and purchase USA product. (Posted on 5/17/14)
NATO AMMO
Review by OLD & SLOW
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I HAVE ORDERED FROM HERE MANY TIMES IN THE PAST WITH GOOD RESULTS. MY LAST ORDER OF 420 RNDS 5.56 IN A MINLITARY CAN HAD THE FACTORY METAL SEAL MISSING. THE SEAL WAS REPLACED BY A PLASTIC TIE WRAP. AN INSPECTION OF THE AMMO SHOWED IT TO BE AS ADVERTISED WITH THE NATO LOGO. I HAVE NOT USED ANY OF THIS AMMO YET BUT I AM SHURE IT WILL BE FINE. (Posted on 5/15/14)
Great buy!
Review by Daniel
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This ammo is sweet the steel box is cool the rounds are accurate i will buy them again and again. Ammo on stripper clips is more accurate Bulk Ammo is the best few clicks and your ammo arives at your door. I love coming home from work to see my boxes waiting for me! The range is open late around here so i can shoot any time i want with Bulk Ammos prices and incomparable service i always get what i need when i need it. Thanks Bulk ammo! (Posted on 5/15/14)
Great Ammo No Misfires or issues
Review by ChadC123
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Bulkammo is the best site to buy ammo super fast shipping. Ammo works great and the ammo can is the perfect size you can probably fit 1000 rounds in it if you wanted to. Good buy. (Posted on 5/7/14)
Awesome service
Review by MOH0570
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This is my third can ordered. To my pleasant surprise it is usually on my porch the following day. Great ammo, great prices, EXCELLENT delivery, terrific service. (Posted on 5/6/14)
Shoots Great - Lasts Forever
Review by michael
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I've had this ammo for over 5 years now, slowly chipping away at it and it performs flawless every time. Highly recommend this as a purchase. I pick some up every time it goes on sale. (Posted on 5/2/14)
Fast Shipping and Great Fallow Through
Review by Br0nc0f4n
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Received in great condition and when expected. I will definitely be making this my first stop for future purchases. (Posted on 4/30/14)
fast shipping and decent pricing.
Review by Arroyo
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The ammo was delivered on time and it is packaged very neatly. I'll probably make more purchases from this site. (Posted on 4/28/14)
Value package
Review by Footfange
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Shot over a 1000 rounds in a carbine course this weekend, not one malfunction. Good 30 cal. ammo cans, each can had a stripper clip guide. If you consider the cost of the Ammo can and convenience of stripper clips and deduct that from the price, the cost of this American made 5.56 is extremely competitive. Thanks for the fast 2 day delivery. will buy more! (Posted on 4/27/14)
Good Ammo, Good Price, Great Shipping (Fast)
Review by Travis
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Shoots straight, and always goes bang. Had the ammo at more doorstep in two days. Easy to deal with company. Thanks bulkammo (Posted on 4/27/14)
Good product and deal.
Review by TommyS
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Good product, fast shipping. Happy I found Bulk Ammo. (Posted on 4/27/14)
Great Shipping, came with stripper clip feed guides and good ammo cans!
Review by Mike
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Good performance, good 30 cal. ammo cans, each had a stripper clip guide in can for steel magazines. If you consider the cost of the Ammo can and deduct that from the price, the cost of this American made 5.56 is extremely competitive. Thanks for the 2 day delivery. (Posted on 4/18/14)
Fast Shipping And Good Price
Review by benh
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Fast shipping and product was very reasonably priced.
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Exactly as advertised
Review by Rosie
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This was my first order. After very fast shipping my order arrived exactly as pictured. and advertised, no surprises. There will be more orders to come. (Posted on 4/4/14)
Best Experience
Review by Jesse
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The ammo performs as it should, no surprises, but BulkAmmo always performs way above average with fast shipping and great customer service - shop with confidence!!! (Posted on 3/8/14)
Fast Shipping and a Good Price
Review by tommyB
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Received this ammo very quickly, packaged very well and all ammo in excellent condition (Posted on 2/22/14)
Fast Shipping and a Good Price
Review by MP2 Guy
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Extremely fast shipping and a nice product at a reasonable price. Very pleased!!! (Posted on 2/12/14)
Product Question and Answer
Our customer service team has published this Q&A information as a free service to the shooting community. Please note that BulkAmmo.com expressly disclaims any and all liability with regard to how the shooting community might use this Q&A information. See Terms of Use for more details.
Q: Are these rounds non-corrosive? It does not say in the description and I just want to be sure. Thank you.
Posted On: 4/26/16 By: stephen
A: Hello Stephen!
This ammunition is all new manufacture and is not loaded with any corrosive components. If you have any other questions or need more information about this ammunition, please do not hesitate to ask.
Q: what is the FPS of the rounds, how fast are they?
Posted On: 2/10/16 By: Mike
A: Hello Mike!
Federal lists the muzzle velocity of this 55 grain round at 3,240 fps. They provide a muzzle energy of 1,282 ft. lbs. If you have any other questions or need more information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us!
Q: 5.56x45 What does the "45" # indicate
Posted On: 9/24/15 By: Eric Carlson
A: Hello Eric,
The 45 indicates the case length of the cartridge. The case length is 45 mm or 1.77".
Q: Are these rounds green-tipped or plain? Picture shows them without the painted tips! Just wanted to make sure these rounds aren't compromised in any way.
Posted On: 5/28/14 By: Heisenberg
A: Hello,
These 55gr. FMJ rounds by Federal in 5.56 have a lead core, copper jacket, and brass case. These are the XM193 rounds and not the green tipped XM855 rounds.
Q: Does the lead core make this a problem iatIndoor ranges?
Posted On: 4/1/14 By: patriot
A: Hello,
The lead core in these 55gr. FMJ M193 rounds in 5.56 by Federal are good for any indoor ranges that allow lead core rounds. These rounds do not have any steel in them so they will not attract a magnet.
Q: Is this ammo military surplus?
Posted On: 3/24/14 By: Jake
A: Hello Jake,
These 55gr. FMJ rounds by Federal in 5.56 are new production and not military surplus. They are brass cased rounds and reloadable. You shouldn't have any problems with them in your rifle chambered in 5.56.
Q: Is this ammo steel core or lead?
Posted On: 2/5/14 By: Jared
A: Hello Jared,
These 55gr. FMJ XM193 rounds by Federal in 5.56 are lead core, not steel. They do not attract a magnet and are brass cased and boxer primed.
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