This is not surplus ammunition! This is M855 made at Doubletap in Cedar City, UT! This is a great load for your .223! We use the same SS109 FMJ-BT steel penetrator projectile that our military uses. This is brand new ammunition produced right here at DoubleTap using all new components! This is match grade ammunition! This is a perfect load for consistent groups at long range. 250yd. Zero 100yds - 2.2" high 2950fps / 1200ft/lbs Caliber : .223 Remington (5.56) Bullet : 62gr Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail Steel Penetrator (SS109) New manufacture Ballistics : 3200fps - 1410 ft./lbs. - 22.0" bbl. Remington 700 Ruger Mini 14 - 3050fps DPMS M-4 Carbine 16.0" - 2950fps