Tactical® Bonded® 223 Rem. (5.56x45mm)
The Tactical® Bonded® line is a trusted partner for some of the most intense conditions. Made exclusively for law enforcement, it achieves accuracy and terminal performance that defeats tough barriers with minimal deviation.
Ballistic Charts
Velocity:
Energy:
Wind Drift:
Wind Drift in Inches (at 10 MPH Crosswind)
Average Range:
Trajectory for a 100 yards zero with a sight height of 1.5 inches.
Long Range:
Trajectory for a 200 yards zero with a sight height of 1.5 inches.
Specifications:
Part Number: LE223T3
Bullet Style: Bonded Soft Point
Caliber: 223 Rem. (5.56x45mm)
Primer No.: no
Bullet Weight (Grains/Grams): 62 / 4.02
Test Barrel Length in Inches: 24
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.224
Velocity in Feet Per Second
| Yards | Velocity |
|---|---|
| Muzzle: | 3050 |
| 100: | 2632 |
| 200: | 2249 |
| 300: | 1900 |
| 400: | 1590 |
| 500: | 1328 |
Energy in Foot Pounds
| Yards | Energy |
|---|---|
| Muzzle: | 1281 |
| 100: | 953 |
| 200: | 696 |
| 300: | 497 |
| 400: | 348 |
| 500: | 243 |
Wind Drift in Inches (at 10 MPH Crosswind)
| Yards | Wind Drift |
|---|---|
| 100: | 1.3 |
| 200: | 5.7 |
| 300: | 13.9 |
| 400: | 27.1 |
| 500: | 46.2 |
Average Range *
| Yards | Average Range |
|---|---|
| 50: | -0.2 |
| 100: |  |
| 200: | -3.6 |
| 300: | -14.0 |
Long Range *
| Yards | Long Range |
|---|---|
| 50: | 0.7 |
| 100: | 1.8 |
| 200: | |
| 300: | -8.7 |
| 400: | -27.4 |
| 500: | -60.2 |
* Height of Bullet Trajectory in inches above or below line of sight if zeroed at
yards. Sights 1.5 inches above bore line.
FBI Test Protocol
Product Tested | Wound Characteristics | Test Results | Recovered Bullet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE223T3 |  | Velocity | 2716 |  |
| 223 Rem. (5.56x45mm) | Penetration | 16 | ||
| 62 | Expansion | 0.4955 | ||
| 2716 | Retained Weight | 60.9 | ||
| Bonded Soft Point | % Wt. Retained | 98.23 | ||
Product Tested | Wound Characteristics | Test Results | Recovered Bullet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE223T3 |  | Velocity | 2716 |  |
| 223 Rem. (5.56x45mm) | Penetration | 17 | ||
| 62 | Expansion | 0.448 | ||
| 2716 | Retained Weight | 62 | ||
| Bonded Soft Point | % Wt. Retained | 100 | ||
Product Tested | Wound Characteristics | Test Results | Recovered Bullet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE223T3 |  | Velocity | 2716 |  |
| 223 Rem. (5.56x45mm) | Penetration | 14.25 | ||
| 62 | Expansion | 0.4365 | ||
| 2716 | Retained Weight | 54.4 | ||
| Bonded Soft Point | % Wt. Retained | 87.74 | ||
Product Tested | Wound Characteristics | Test Results | Recovered Bullet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE223T3 |  | Velocity | 2716 |  |
| 223 Rem. (5.56x45mm) | Penetration | 17.75 | ||
| 62 | Expansion | 0.4205 | ||
| 2716 | Retained Weight | 62 | ||
| Bonded Soft Point | % Wt. Retained | 100 | ||
Product Tested | Wound Characteristics | Test Results | Recovered Bullet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE223T3 |  | Velocity | 2716 |  |
| 223 Rem. (5.56x45mm) | Penetration | 17.5 | ||
| 62 | Expansion | 0.4295 | ||
| 2716 | Retained Weight | 60.6 | ||
| Bonded Soft Point | % Wt. Retained | 97.74 | ||
Product Tested | Wound Characteristics | Test Results | Recovered Bullet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE223T3 |  | Velocity | 2716 |  |
| 223 Rem. (5.56x45mm) | Penetration | 13.5 | ||
| 62 | Expansion | 0.354 | ||
| 2716 | Retained Weight | 33.7 | ||
| Bonded Soft Point | % Wt. Retained | 54.35 | ||
