The Remington UMC .223 Remington 50-grain Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) Brass 50-round box is a high-velocity centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for varmint hunting, predator control, and high-volume target shooting in AR-15 platforms and bolt-action rifles. A primary friction point when shooting small, fast-moving targets at variable range distances is accounting for steep trajectory drop and bullet pass-through without expansion. Remington resolves these field performance challenges by pairing its reloadable virgin brass casings with a lightweight 50-grain JHP projectile, delivering a flat downrange flight path, reduced holdover error, and immediate terminal fragmentation.
The primary technical advantage centers on the lightweight hollow point profile combined with Remington's non-corrosive Kleanbore primer technology. Designed with an open nose cavity, the 50-grain JHP projectile initiates rapid, violent upset upon target contact, converting its kinetic energy into localized disruption on thin-skinned game rather than over-penetrating. Fueled by clean-burning propellants and Kleanbore priming, the cartridge maintains tight velocity spreads, minimizes barrel carbon accumulation, and prolongs operational reliability across multi-round firing strings.
Launching its 50-grain hollow point bullet at a blistering 3,425 FPS and generating 1,302 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, this UMC loading provides laser-flat trajectories for simplified holdover between 100 and 300 yards. Assembled using precision-drawn reloadable virgin brass cases and Boxer primers, it ensures uniform neck tension, smooth feed-ramp transition, and clean extraction across semi-automatic AR-15 carbines and bolt-action varmint rifles. It is an outstanding selection for prairie dog fields, coyote management, and high-volume target practice.
Key Benefits
- Jacketed Hollow Point Design: Open nose cavity triggers immediate terminal fragmentation on thin-skinned varmints and predators.
- 3,425 FPS Blistering Velocity: Generates 1,302 ft-lbs of muzzle energy with a flat flight path to reduce holdover error at distance.
- Kleanbore Non-Corrosive Priming: Provides uniform, reliable ignition while reducing bore fouling and barrel maintenance intervals.
- Precision Reloadable Virgin Brass: High-grade brass cases deliver smooth feeding, positive chamber sealing, and long reloadable life.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .223 Remington / 5.56 NATO Compatible | 3,425 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 1,302 Ft-Lbs Muzzle Energy
- Projectile: 50 Grain | Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) | Open Nose Cavity | Lead Core
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Reloadable Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Kleanbore Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 50 Rounds Per Box | Remington UMC Series
- Dimensions: Standard .223 Rem Geometry | AR-15 & Bolt-Action Rifle Compatible | SKU: L223R87V
- Application: Varmint Hunting, Coyote & Predator Control, Prairie Dogs, and High-Volume Range Target Shooting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Remington Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
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