Last reviewed: 2026-04-19 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
For shooters running hundreds of rounds per range session, the Winchester 223 Remington 62 grain FMJ bridges the gap between precision and price. Chambered in 223 Remington, this full metal jacket load launches a 62-grain projectile at 3100 feet per second, generating 1323 foot-pounds of muzzle energy — velocity sufficient for 200-yard steel work and supersonic flight throughout practical training distances. Winchester engineers this Target & Practice line around the same component standards as their duty loads: brass cases, boxer primers, and quality-controlled propellant metering. The FMJ bullet profile feeds reliably in semi-automatic AR-15 platforms, maintains stable flight through standard 1:7 and 1:9 twist barrels, and punches clean holes in paper for accurate scoring. Winchester manufactures this ammunition in the United States, and each case is reloadable for shooters who process their own brass.
Built for the Box
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 223 Remington |
| Bullet weight | 62 grains |
| Bullet type | Full Metal Jacket |
| Muzzle velocity | 3100 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 1323 ft-lbs |
| Rounds per box | 20 |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Velocity rating | Supersonic |
| Intended use | Range & Target |
| Manufacturer | Winchester |
The 62-grain weight bridges M193 ball and M855 penetrator loads — heavy enough to resist wind deflection at 100 yards, light enough to maintain flat trajectory inside 300 meters. Brass cases extract cleanly in gas-impingement and piston AR-15 rifles, and the non-corrosive boxer primer simplifies decapping for reloaders. Browse additional loads in our Winchester 223 Ammo collection.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Follow the four universal rules of firearms safety at all times: treat every firearm as if it is loaded, never point at anything you are not willing to destroy, keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire, and be certain of your target and what lies beyond it.
- Verify that your state and local jurisdiction permit purchase and possession of this ammunition. Some municipalities restrict ammunition sales by caliber, bullet type, or magazine capacity — compliance is your responsibility.
- This product contains lead, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm under Proposition 65. Wash hands thoroughly after handling ammunition and avoid ingestion of residue.
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