In the years following World War II, surplus ammunition leftover from the war effort had completely flooded the civilian market. While this was great for casual shooters, there were very few quality ammo options for hunters to put food on the table. In 1949 Joyce Hornady founded his company to fill this void and produce premium quality components for pinpoint accuracy and superior terminal ballistics. Over the years Hornady has continued to innovate and is one of the most highly respected ammunition manufacturers on the market today.

Their BLACK line is versatile ammunition that is designed to feed and cycle reliably in a variety of firearm platforms. This 5.56 NATO is loaded with a full metal jacket which is perfect for plinking, target shooting, and range training. Whether you are a casual shooter or serious competitor, Hornady BLACK will make for an enjoyable and frustration free range experience. The 62 grain bullet will perform best when used in conjunction with a 1:7-1:9 twist barrel. You can expect a velocity of 3060 feet per second with 1289 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle. In typical Hornady fashion, the reloadable brass case is of premium quality and assembled with a non-corrosive boxer primer. Additionally, the FMJ projectile used does not attract a magnet and should be approved for use at the majority of ranges. Grab your bolt action, gas operated, or direct impingement 5.56 rifle and pair it with a 200 round case of Hornady BLACK for superior performance and reliability.

Features and Specifications:
Manufacturer Number: 81263
Caliber: 5.56 NATO (5.56x45)
Bullet Weight: 62 Grains
Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
Muzzle Velocity: 3060 fps
Muzzle Energy: 1289 ft lbs
Reloadable Brass Case
200 Rounds