{"id":326,"date":"2022-10-07T05:21:29","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T05:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=326"},"modified":"2022-10-07T05:21:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T05:21:29","slug":"throwback-thursday-5-good-223-remington-loads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=326","title":{"rendered":"Throwback Thursday: 5 Good .223 Remington Loads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/rifle-ammo\/.223-remington-and-5.56-nato\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=5-good-223-remington-loads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.223 Remington<\/a> is America\u2019s favorite cartridge according to rifle and ammunition sales. The .223 Remington was developed as a varmint cartridge. The .223 is inexpensive, easy to use well, low recoiling, and often very accurate even with military ball-type ammunition. The cartridge is available in bullet weights of 36 to 80 grains. The lightest and the heaviest bullets are less versatile, but very good at what they do. Some of the heavier bullets may not feed well in an AR-15 and are best used in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/rifles\/bolt-action\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=5-good-223-remington-loads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bolt-action rifles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are single-shot, bolt-action, self-loading, and even pump-action .223 Remington rifles. I would have once felt that the top-end bolt-action rifles are the most accurate, but after firing several Wilson Combat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/tactical\/ar-15-rifles\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=5-good-223-remington-loads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AR-15 rifles<\/a>, I am not certain. The use of the cartridge by our military has led to considerable development. The original 55-grain bullet has been replaced by the 62-grain load in military use.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"X_wv9h30Q6Q\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"5 Good .223 Remington Loads\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X_wv9h30Q6Q?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<p>Civilians began using the cartridge with the 55-grain JSP, a reasonable general-purpose bullet. Development has led to lighter bullets for use on varmints and pests to the coyote class. These 36 to 40-grain bullets, including the famous Hornady V-Max, offer explosive effect on varmints. These bullets do not ricochet, but rather break up on hard ground and are very unlikely to penetrate a varmint\u2019s body. Heavier bullets in the 68 to 77-grain weight have proven effective against deer-size game given good shot placement. The 77-grain OTM has given excellent results in wartime use in the hands our snipers. The .223 Remington has achieved far more than its designers would have imagined.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/financing.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/credova_blog_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/credova_blog_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-image-52769\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"258\" alt=\"AR-15 and Ammunition\" class=\"wp-image-52769 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C412&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.jpg?resize=300%2C121&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.jpg?resize=768%2C309&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.jpg?resize=640%2C258&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.jpg?resize=640%2C258&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"AR-15 and Ammunition\" class=\"wp-image-52769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C412&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.jpg?resize=300%2C121&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.jpg?resize=768%2C309&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Fiocchi offers first-class, accurate loads.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>1. Fiocchi 40-Grain V-Max<\/h2>\n<p>This is a 3,650 fps load intended for use on varmints. Results have been excellent in testing. The V-Max bullet features a polymer tip that ensures expansion. The bullet expands rapidly even at extended range, and fragments and blows up varmints at shorter range. This is a solid performer. While lightweight bullets are sometimes problematic in self-loading rifles, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/fiocchi\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=5-good-223-remington-loads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fiocchi<\/a> 40-grain V-Max is reliable in every AR-15 I have tested.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/financing.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/credova_blog_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/credova_blog_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>2. Federal 62-Grain Green Tip<\/h2>\n<p>I have quite a stock of this load. This is the real thing, and at 3,025 fps it is a fine shooter. It is flat shooting, even holding an edge over the majority of 55-grain loads, at extended range. The famous green-tip loads offer superior penetration and long-range accuracy. I like this loading based on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/federal\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=5-good-223-remington-loads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Cartridge Company<\/a> quality and first-class accuracy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"487\" alt=\"Federal Green Tip Projectile\" class=\"wp-image-52764 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C779&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.jpg?resize=300%2C228&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.jpg?resize=768%2C584&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.jpg?resize=1209%2C920&amp;ssl=1 1209w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.jpg?w=1350&amp;ssl=1 1350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.jpg?resize=640%2C487&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.jpg?resize=640%2C487&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Federal Green Tip Projectile\" class=\"wp-image-52764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C779&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.jpg?resize=300%2C228&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.jpg?resize=768%2C584&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.jpg?resize=1209%2C920&amp;ssl=1 1209w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.jpg?w=1350&amp;ssl=1 1350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>.223 Green Tip ammunition is iconic to say the least.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>3. Hornady Wild Boar<\/h2>\n<p>The .223 Remington has come a long way from its humble varmint shooting origins. The AR-15 is far more accurate in its better examples than ever. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ruger-mini-14-ranch-semi-automatic-rifle-.223-remington-18.5-barrel-5-rounds-hardwood-stock\/FC-736676058013.html?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=5-good-223-remington-loads\">Ruger Mini-14<\/a> has been improved considerably as well and will take a back seat to no rifle at 100 yards or a little more. Using the GMX bullet, the 50-grain Wild Boar loading from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/hornady\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=5-good-223-remington-loads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hornady<\/a> offers excellent penetration for use on larger game. Shot placement is everything and this load delivers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-image-52763\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Hornady .223 Remington Ammuntion\" class=\"wp-image-52763 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-1.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-1.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-1.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hornady .223 Remington Ammuntion\" class=\"wp-image-52763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-1.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Hornady\u2019s Full Boar is a great loading.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>4. Nosler 64-Grain Defense<\/h2>\n<p>Many of us keep an AR-15 or Ruger Mini-14 at home ready for defense use. The FMJ load isn\u2019t ideal for many of these applications. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/nosler-inc\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=5-good-223-remington-loads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nosler<\/a> load \u2014 like all Nosler products \u2014 underwent a tremendous amount of research and development. The result is a loading with a bullet that penetrates straight and true, retains 90 percent of its original weight, and expands well.<\/p>\n<p>Using the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/colt-m4a1-rifle-friend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colt M4 carbine<\/a> with Redfield Battlezone scope, I fired three-shot 0.9-inch groups with this load at a long 100 yards. That is good enough to ride with, and the Nosler Defense loading is also well-suited to home defense.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-image-52768\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"345\" alt=\"Nosler .223 Remington Ammo\" class=\"wp-image-52768 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C552&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-1.jpg?resize=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-1.jpg?resize=768%2C414&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-1.jpg?resize=1266%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1266w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-1.jpg?resize=640%2C345&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-1.jpg?resize=640%2C345&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Nosler .223 Remington Ammo\" class=\"wp-image-52768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C552&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-1.jpg?resize=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-1.jpg?resize=768%2C414&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-1.jpg?resize=1266%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1266w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Nosler\u2019s 64-grain Defense load is a formidable choice for personal defense.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>5. Winchester USA 55-Grain FMJ<\/h2>\n<p>The 55-grain FMJ at more or less 3,000 fps is by far the most commonly encountered .223 Remington loading. Relatively inexpensive, accurate enough for most uses, and available from the major makers, this is a great loading for all-around practice and target shooting. Due to the high velocity, the bullet doesn\u2019t over-penetrate in building structures, far from it, it breaks up more readily than most pistol bullets. Winchester\u2019s USA loading is reliable, accurate, and offers good economy. This is a standard load for training and gauging a rifle\u2019s reliability. It isn\u2019t a poor choice at all for home defense, as high velocity causes it to break up quickly, but an expanding load is a better choice. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/winchester\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=5-good-223-remington-loads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winchester<\/a> USA loading is a useful practice load I would hate to be without.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-image-52767\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"368\" alt=\"Winchester .223 Remington Ammunition\" class=\"wp-image-52767 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C588&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11-1.jpg?resize=300%2C172&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11-1.jpg?resize=768%2C441&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11-1.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11-1.jpg?resize=640%2C368&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11-1.jpg?resize=640%2C368&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Winchester .223 Remington Ammunition\" class=\"wp-image-52767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C588&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11-1.jpg?resize=300%2C172&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11-1.jpg?resize=768%2C441&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11-1.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Winchester\u2019s white box loads are both affordable and reliable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Conclusion:\u00a0.223 Remington<\/h2>\n<p>There were a number of runner-up loads, and frankly, they are as good as the loads chosen for a given purpose. These are five loads you can count on, but take your own counsel and choose the best for your needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is your favorite .223 Remington ammunition? Why? Let us know in the comments section below!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: This post was originally published in July of 2020. It has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and clarity.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"tve_leads_end_content\" style=\"display: block; visibility: hidden; border: 1px solid transparent;\"\/><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/5-good-223-remington-loads\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=5-good-223-remington-loads\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The .223 Remington is America\u2019s favorite cartridge according to rifle and ammunition sales. The .223 Remington was developed as a varmint cartridge. The .223 is inexpensive, easy to use well, low recoiling, and often very accurate even with military ball-type ammunition. The cartridge is available in bullet weights of 36 to 80 grains. 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