Blackout Ammunition .223 REM 69gr Sierra Matchking©, 20 Round Box

Blackout Ammunition .223 REM 69gr Sierra Matchking©, 20 Round Box, in stock and shipping now. If you already know .223 Remington, skip to the specifications; if not, the buying notes below are the useful part.

Specifications

Cartridge	.223 Remington
Bullet weight	69 grain
Projectile	Match Hollow Point Boat Tail
Bullet diameter	.224
Typical muzzle velocity	2,700 to 3,240 fps depending on bullet weight and barrel
Usual twist rate	1:7 to 1:9
Platform	AR-15
Rounds per pack	20
SKU	GA22369SMK
Price	$29.99
Cost per round	$1.499

Also in .223 / 5.56: Blackout Ammunition .223 REM 69gr Sierra Matchking©, 150 Round Bucket, Blackout Ammunition COSMETIC BLEM .223 Rem 77gr Sierra MatchKing©, 20 Round Box and Blackout Ammunition .223 REM 62gr Punisher Series- 20 Round Box.

Projectile construction

This is a a target design chosen for consistency rather than terminal effect. The hollow point is a manufacturing artefact of the jacket drawing process, not an expansion mechanism, so it should not be selected as a hunting bullet.

Bullet weight and bullet construction get conflated constantly. Weight sets trajectory and momentum; construction sets what happens on impact.

.223 Remington in practice

Light-for-calibre bullets rely on velocity rather than mass, so barrel length matters more here than in most cartridges.

Muzzle velocity for .223 Remington typically runs 2,700 to 3,240 fps depending on bullet weight and barrel, from a AR-15 platform with a 1:7 to 1:9 twist. Published figures are a starting point, not a specification; chronograph your own rifle before you trust a number.

Choosing this bullet weight

At 69 grain this is on the lighter side for .223 Remington. Lighter bullets leave the muzzle faster and shoot flatter, which helps on smaller targets and at distance, but they bleed velocity sooner and depend more on impact speed to do their job.

Pack size

20 rounds at $29.99 works out at $1.499 per round. A box this size suits load development, hunting stock and defensive carry rather than high volume practice.

Ordering and compliance

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Before you trust the box velocity

Barrel length changes the numbers. Short barrels give up velocity that light bullets in particular depend on, so a load that performs from 20 inches may disappoint from 16. For .223 Remington specifically, expect 2,700 to 3,240 fps depending on bullet weight and barrel as the published band and treat your own chronograph as the authority.

See also

Browse .223 and 5.56 ammunition for other weights and projectile types, or run your setup through the ballistics calculator.

.223 Remington against the alternatives

Against 5.56 NATO it is the lower pressure sibling, and against 6mm ARC or 6.5 Grendel it gives up downrange energy in exchange for cheaper ammunition and far wider availability.

Pick the cartridge that fits the shooting you actually do, not the shooting you read about.

Frequently asked questions

Which twist rate does .223 Remington need?

1:7 to 1:9 is standard. Light-for-calibre bullets rely on velocity rather than mass, so barrel length matters more here than in most cartridges.

How fast does .223 Remington run?

Around 2,700 to 3,240 fps depending on bullet weight and barrel at the muzzle, though your barrel will give you its own number.

Is the match hollow point boat tail projectile suitable for what I am shooting?

It is a a target design chosen for consistency rather than terminal effect. The hollow point is a manufacturing artefact of the jacket drawing process, not an expansion mechanism, so it should not be selected as a hunting bullet. Match that against your intended use before buying.

Why choose 69 grain?

Weight sets the trade between velocity and momentum. 69 grain is one point on that curve; the right pick depends on your barrel, your distance and your target rather than on the number itself.

What is in the pack?

20 rounds at $29.99, which is $1.499 per round.