Rifle Ammo

Match-Grade Rifle Ammunition

Federal Gold Medal Match: Benchmark for precision rifle ammunition. Uses Sierra MatchKing bullets with boat-tail hollow point design. Temperature-stable powders and Gold Medal primers for consistent velocities. Available in .223 Remington (69gr, 77gr), .308 Winchester (168gr, 175gr), 6.5 Creedmoor (130gr, 140gr). Trusted by military snipers and competitive shooters.

Hornady Match: Features ELD Match bullets with Heat Shield tip resisting aerodynamic heating. Popular loadings: .223 Rem 73gr ELD-M, .308 Win 168gr ELD-M, 6.5 Creedmoor 140gr ELD-M, 6.5 PRC 147gr ELD-M. Excellent for PRS, NRL, and F-Class competition.

Hunting Rifle Ammunition

Federal Fusion: Electrochemically bonded bullet construction prevents core-jacket separation. Maximum weight retention and deep penetration. Excellent for deer, elk, and black bear. Available in all popular hunting calibers from .243 Winchester to .300 Win Mag.

Hornady American Whitetail: Features InterLock bullets with raised ring mechanically locking core and jacket. Optimized for deer hunting with reliable expansion. Available in .243 Win, .270 Win, .308 Win, .30-06, 6.5 Creedmoor. Excellent accuracy at economical prices.

Winchester Deer Season XP: Large-diameter polymer tip for rapid impact trauma. Alloyed lead core for deep penetration. Available in popular deer calibers including .223 Rem, .243 Win, .270 Win, .308 Win, .30-06, 6.5 Creedmoor.

Barnes VOR-TX: All-copper TTSX bullets provide 100% weight retention. Lead-free construction. Excellent penetration on large game including elk, moose, and bear.

Tactical & Training Ammunition

Federal XM193 & XM855: Military-specification 5.56 NATO. XM193 features 55gr FMJ at 3,165 fps. XM855 uses 62gr steel-core penetrator (green tip) at 3,020 fps. Available in bulk cases for economical training.

PMC X-TAC: Military-style ammunition manufactured to NATO specifications. Available in 5.56 NATO (55gr, 62gr) and 7.62 NATO. Excellent reliability at competitive prices.

Popular Rifle Calibers

.223 Remington / 5.56 NATO: Most popular centerfire rifle cartridge. Chambered in AR-15 platforms and bolt-action rifles. Common bullet weights: 55gr (varmints), 62gr (general purpose), 69-77gr (long-range precision). Mild recoil and economical ammunition.

.308 Winchester: Versatile hunting and precision cartridge for deer to elk. Effective range 800+ yards with match ammunition. Common weights: 150gr (deer), 168gr (precision), 175gr (long-range), 180gr (elk).

6.5 Creedmoor: Modern precision cartridge for long-range accuracy with low recoil. Exceptional ballistic coefficient bullets maintain velocity and resist wind drift. Flatter trajectory than .308 with less recoil. Dominates PRS and long-range competition.

7.62x39: Soviet military cartridge chambered in AK-47, SKS, and AR-15 platforms. Economical steel-cased ammunition for training. Effective for deer hunting within 200 yards.

.30-06 Springfield: Classic American hunting cartridge suitable for all North American game. Available in bullet weights from 150gr (deer) to 180gr (elk) to 220gr (heavy game). Universally available.

.300 Blackout: AR-15 cartridge offering .30-caliber performance. Available in supersonic loads (110-125gr) and subsonic loads (190-220gr) for suppressed shooting. Requires only barrel change from 5.56 NATO.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between .223 and 5.56 NATO?
A: 5.56 NATO operates at higher chamber pressures than .223 Remington. Firearms marked "5.56 NATO" or ".223 Wylde" can safely fire both. Never fire 5.56 NATO in .223-only chambers.

Q: Can I use steel-cased ammunition?
A: Most modern rifles can safely fire steel-cased ammunition. However, some ranges prohibit it due to bi-metal jackets. Steel cases are not reloadable. Check range rules and firearm manual.

Q: What bullet weight for deer hunting?
A: For .308 Winchester, 150gr for flatter trajectories, 165-180gr for deeper penetration. For 6.5 Creedmoor, 140-143gr ideal for deer. Always choose premium hunting bullets over FMJ.

Q: How far can I shoot with 6.5 Creedmoor?
A: 6.5 Creedmoor remains supersonic beyond 1,200 yards. For hunting, ethical shot distances depend on shooter skill, but delivers adequate energy for deer to 600+ yards with proper shot placement.

Q: Is match ammunition necessary for hunting?
A: No. Match ammunition is for target accuracy, not terminal performance. Use hunting-specific ammunition with controlled-expansion bullets for ethical harvests.