223 Rem 62gr Solid Copper Fracturing Projectiles (Qty 50)

What this is

This is the 223 Rem 62gr Solid Copper Fracturing Projectiles (Qty 50).

This is the 62gr version of Blackout’s solid copper fracturing projectile for .223 Remington, sold bare for handloaders. Where the 55gr version is the safe default across almost any barrel, 62gr is the step up reloaders take specifically for wind resistance and slightly better terminal performance at extended range, and it comes with one real twist-rate requirement attached.

The twist rate that actually matters here

62gr is close to the edge of what a 1:12 twist barrel can stabilize, and in practice many 1:12 barrels will not spin it fast enough for a fully stable flight, especially in cold, dense air. A 1:9 twist is the realistic minimum for this weight; 1:8 or 1:7 gives a genuine margin rather than a marginal pass. If you are not certain what twist your barrel is cut to, check the manufacturer’s spec before you commit a batch of components to it, this is not a bullet to guess with.

Why step up to 62gr

A heavier bullet in the same caliber carries more momentum downrange, which shows up as less wind drift and a flatter effective trajectory past 200 yards than the lighter 55gr. Reloaders running .223 for anything past close-range varmint work, coyote at distance, longer-range target shooting, tend to move to 62gr for exactly this reason. It is not a barrier-penetration bullet; the fracturing design still prioritizes rapid energy transfer over deep penetration.

Lead free construction

Solid copper, no lead core, fractures on impact rather than mushrooming as a single piece. Same lead-free benefit as the 55gr: it clears non-lead hunting requirements and keeps lead off your bench.

Also in Projectiles/Bullets: 300 Blackout 196gr Solid Copper Subsonic Fracturing Projectiles (Qty 50), 300 Blackout 205gr Solid Copper Subsonic Expanding Projectiles (Qty 50) and 8.6 Blackout 190gr Solid Copper Fracturing Projectiles (Qty 50).

Frequently asked questions

What twist rate do I need for this weight? 1:9 is the realistic minimum; 1:12 barrels are marginal to unreliable at 62gr.

Is this bullet lead free? Yes, solid copper, no lead core.

Do I need different load data for a copper bullet versus a lead-core bullet of the same weight? Yes, always use load data published for this specific projectile, copper’s lower density changes bullet length and seating depth versus a lead-core bullet of the same weight.

Related reading: our 8.6 Blackout ammunition and 300 Blackout ammunition categories, or the ballistics calculator. Reference: SAAMI pressure and dimensional standards.

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