Purpose-built for Australian hunters, the Red Earth Ammo 55gr Hornady Soft Point .223 REM Centrefire Ammo - 20 Rounds brings together locally focused intent with the proven performance of American-made Hornady components. At the core of this load is Hornady's 55gr Soft Point projectile, a design long trusted by hunters for delivering reliable terminal expansion on varmints, predators, and medium-sized game where regulations permit. Loaded into reloadable boxer-primed brass cases with premium propellants, this ammunition is designed to cycle smoothly and perform repeatably across a wide range of .223 REM rifles. With a muzzle velocity of 3,140 fps (956 m/s) and a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.235, shooters can expect a flat trajectory and strong downrange energy retention at hunting distances.

Red Earth Ammo 55gr Hornady Soft Point .223 REM Centrefire Ammo - 20 Rounds Key Features

• Calibre and bullet weight: Chambered in .223 REM with a 55gr (3.56g) Hornady Soft Point projectile, a well-established combination for varmint control, predator hunting, and medium game applications across Australian conditions.
• Bullet type: The Soft Point (SP) design features a exposed lead tip that initiates reliable expansion on impact while the jacketed body controls deformation, balancing penetration with effective energy transfer at hunting velocities.
• Muzzle velocity: Loaded to 3,140 fps (957 m/s), delivering a flat trajectory that reduces holdover demands at typical hunting ranges and ensures the projectile arrives with meaningful energy.
• Ballistic coefficient: A G1 BC of 0.235 reflects the projectile's ability to retain velocity and resist wind drift downrange, an important consideration for open-country and longer-range pest control work.
• Case type: Loaded into brass cases, which are more durable than steel or aluminium alternatives and are fully reloadable for shooters who hand-load their own ammunition.
• Primer type: Boxer-primed, which is the preferred primer configuration for reloaders as it allows straightforward decapping and repriming using standard reloading dies.
• Premium propellants and components: Loaded with quality propellants selected for consistent ignition and pressure curves, contributing to shot-to-shot accuracy and reliable cycling in semi-automatic and bolt-action platforms alike.
• Quality control: Drawing on Hornady's manufacturing standards, each round is assembled to tight tolerances with attention to consistency across the production batch, ensuring predictable performance from first round to last.
• Rounds per box: Packaged in 20-round boxes, a practical quantity for hunting trips and range sessions without over-committing stock.

Red Earth Ammo offers a practical choice for licensed Australian hunters and sport shooters who want dependable Hornady projectile performance in a load developed with local conditions and quarry in mind. Whether you're managing feral pests across open paddocks or pursuing game through varied terrain, this 55gr Soft Point .223 REM load delivers the consistency and terminal performance the job demands.