Tactical® Tru® 223 Rem. (5.56x45mm)
Custom made for your Urban Rifle, Tactical® TRU® was specifically designed for use in semi-automatic rifles or "Urban Rifles," such as variants of the M-16 or AR-15. TRU bullets are specifically engineered, ranging from fragmenting designs for tactical entry to deeper penetrating bullets for patrol. This is particularly important in today's urban settings.
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: T223E
Bullet Style: Sierra® BTHP
Caliber: 223 Rem. (5.56x45mm)
Primer No.: no
Bullet Weight (Grains/Grams): 55 / 3.56
Test Barrel Length in Inches: 24
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.25
Velocity in Feet Per Second
| Yards | Velocity |
|---|---|
| Muzzle: | 3220 |
| 100: | 2829 |
| 200: | 2470 |
| 300: | 2138 |
| 400: | 1833 |
| 500: | 1561 |
Energy in Foot Pounds
| Yards | Energy |
|---|---|
| Muzzle: | 1266 |
| 100: | 977 |
| 200: | 745 |
| 300: | 558 |
| 400: | 410 |
| 500: | 298 |
Wind Drift in Inches (at 10 MPH Crosswind)
| Yards | Wind Drift |
|---|---|
| 100: | 1.1 |
| 200: | 4.7 |
| 300: | 11.3 |
| 400: | 21.5 |
| 500: | 36.4 |
Average Range *
| Yards | Average Range |
|---|---|
| 50: | -0.3 |
| 100: |  |
| 200: | -2.9 |
| 300: | -11.5 |
Long Range *
| Yards | Long Range |
|---|---|
| 50: | 0.4 |
| 100: | 1.4 |
| 200: | |
| 300: | -7.2 |
| 400: | -22.0 |
| 500: | -47.6 |
* 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T223E |  | Velocity | 2815 |  |
| 223 Rem. (5.56x45mm) | Penetration | 11.25 | ||
| 55 | Expansion | 0.3955 | ||
| 2815 | Retained Weight | 16.8 | ||
| Sierra® BTHP | % Wt. Retained | 30.55 | ||
Product Tested | Wound Characteristics | Test Results | Recovered Bullet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T223E |  | Velocity | 2815 |  |
| 223 Rem. (5.56x45mm) | Penetration | 11 | ||
| 55 | Expansion | 0.3865 | ||
| 2815 | Retained Weight | 23.6 | ||
| Sierra® BTHP | % Wt. Retained | 42.91 | ||
Product Tested | Wound Characteristics | Test Results | Recovered Bullet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T223E |  | Velocity | 2815 |  |
| 223 Rem. (5.56x45mm) | Penetration | 9 | ||
| 55 | Expansion | 0.2585 | ||
| 2815 | Retained Weight | 5.2 | ||
| Sierra® BTHP | % Wt. Retained | 9.45 | ||
Product Tested | Wound Characteristics | Test Results | Recovered Bullet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T223E |  | Velocity | 2815 |  |
| 223 Rem. (5.56x45mm) | Penetration | 12.5 | ||
| 55 | Expansion | 0.422 | ||
| 2815 | Retained Weight | 21 | ||
| Sierra® BTHP | % Wt. Retained | 38.18 | ||
Product Tested | Wound Characteristics | Test Results | Recovered Bullet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T223E |  | Velocity | 2815 |  |
| 223 Rem. (5.56x45mm) | Penetration | 11.25 | ||
| 55 | Expansion | 0.41 | ||
| 2815 | Retained Weight | 30.9 | ||
| Sierra® BTHP | % Wt. Retained | 56.18 | ||
Product Tested | Wound Characteristics | Test Results | Recovered Bullet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T223E |  | Velocity | 2815 |  |
| 223 Rem. (5.56x45mm) | Penetration | 6.25 | ||
| 55 | Expansion | 0.4 | ||
| 2815 | Retained Weight | 19.2 | ||
| Sierra® BTHP | % Wt. Retained | 34.91 | ||
