Age Verification Required

Are you 21 or older?

ZeroPoint Ammo sells ammunition and related products. You must be 21 years of age or older to enter this site and purchase our products.

Something went wrong. Please try again.

By entering this site you confirm you are of legal age to purchase ammunition in your jurisdiction and agree to our terms of use. This site is intended for lawful use by adults only.

5.56x45mm • 62gr FMJ-BT

5.56 NATO

Name: 5.56 NATO
Brand: ZeroPoint Ammo
Price: 56.00 USD
Availability: PreOrder

Built for volume and precision in AR-platform rifles. Consistent velocity across the lot.

3,100
Muzzle Velocity (fps)

1,322

Muzzle Energy (ft-lbs)

0.151

BC (G7)

600

Max Effective Range (yds)

Ballistics Data — 100yd Zero, Standard Metro, 10mph Full-Value Wind

Range (yds)	Velocity (fps)	Energy (ft-lbs)	Drop (in)	Drop (MOA)	Drop (MIL)	Wind 10mph (in)	Wind (MOA)	Wind (MIL)	TOF (s)
0	3,100	1,323	0.00	0.00	0.000	0.00	0.00	0.000	0.0000
50	2,974	1,218	0.51	0.98	0.285	0.00	0.00	0.001	0.0494
100	2,844	1,113	0.00	0.00	0.000	0.01	0.01	0.002	0.1009
150	2,707	1,008	-1.69	-1.07	-0.312	0.02	0.01	0.003	0.1549
200	2,562	904	-4.74	-2.26	-0.658	0.03	0.02	0.004	0.2118
250	2,409	799	-9.39	-3.59	-1.043	0.05	0.02	0.006	0.2721
300	2,244	693	-15.99	-5.09	-1.480	0.08	0.03	0.007	0.3366
350	2,064	586	-24.99	-6.82	-1.983	0.12	0.03	0.009	0.4062
400	1,866	479	-37.10	-8.86	-2.577	0.16	0.04	0.011	0.4824
450	1,645	373	-53.44	-11.34	-3.299	0.23	0.05	0.014	0.5678
500	1,383	263	-76.03	-14.52	-4.224	0.31	0.06	0.017	0.6666
550	1,052	152	-110.00	-19.10	-5.556	0.44	0.08	0.022	0.7907
600	911	114	-160.54	-25.56	-7.432	0.62	0.10	0.029	0.9443

Cartridge Specifications

Bullet TypeFMJ-BT

Bullet ManufacturerGeneral

Bullet Diameter0.224"

Bullet Length0.906"

Sectional Density0.177

BC (G7)0.151

BC (G1)0.304

Drag ModelG7

Case Length1.76"

Overall Length (OAL)2.26"

SAAMI Pressure55,000 psi

Muzzle Velocity3,100 fps

Test Barrel Length16"

Twist Rate1:7

Test Conditions59°F / 29.92" Hg / 0'

Frequently Asked Questions — 5.56x45mm

Can I get 5.56x45mm ammo delivered in Austin, TX?

Yes. ZeroPoint Ammo offers free weekly delivery of 5.56x45mm ammunition to subscribers throughout the greater Austin, Texas area. Your ammo arrives at your door every week — no shipping fees, no minimums beyond the 200-round lot size.

How does ZeroPoint's 5.56x45mm subscription work?

Choose your monthly round count in multiples of 200. We manufacture your 5.56x45mm rounds fresh at our Texas facility and deliver them free to your door every week. No contracts, no cancellation fees. Pause or cancel anytime. Learn how it works.

Is ZeroPoint 5.56x45mm ammo consistent lot to lot?

Absolutely. Every round is produced on premium automated presses with digital powder scales — delivering consistent charges, consistent lengths, and consistent velocity. When your ammo doesn't change, your zero doesn't move. That's the ZeroPoint difference.

Can I shoot ZeroPoint 5.56 NATO in a .223 Remington chamber?

Our 5.56 NATO ammunition is loaded to 5.56 pressure specifications. While .223 Remington rifles may fire 5.56 NATO, we recommend confirming your firearm is rated for 5.56 NATO chamber pressure. If your barrel is stamped 5.56 NATO or .223 Wylde, you are good to go.

Choose Your Store

5.56 NATO

Frequently Asked Questions — 5.56x45mm