Wolf WPA .223 Remington 55gr FMJ Ammo Ballistics
Steel Case • FMJ
Wolf WPA .223 Remington 55gr FMJ Ammo Ballistics
Steel Case • FMJ
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 3241 fps | 1283 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 3135 fps | 1201 ft-lb | -0.8" |
| 50 yds | 3033 fps | 1124 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 75 yds | 2934 fps | 1051 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2837 fps | 983 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2742 fps | 918 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 150 yds | 2649 fps | 857 ft-lb | -0.8" |
| 175 yds | 2558 fps | 799 ft-lb | -1.7" |
| 200 yds | 2468 fps | 744 ft-lb | -2.9" |
| 225 yds | 2381 fps | 692 ft-lb | -4.4" |
| 250 yds | 2295 fps | 643 ft-lb | -6.3" |
| 275 yds | 2211 fps | 597 ft-lb | -8.7" |
| 300 yds | 2128 fps | 553 ft-lb | -11.5" |
| 325 yds | 2047 fps | 512 ft-lb | -14.7" |
| 350 yds | 1969 fps | 473 ft-lb | -18.5" |
| 375 yds | 1892 fps | 437 ft-lb | -22.9" |
| 400 yds | 1817 fps | 403 ft-lb | -27.8" |
| 425 yds | 1744 fps | 371 ft-lb | -33.4" |
| 450 yds | 1673 fps | 342 ft-lb | -39.7" |
| 475 yds | 1605 fps | 314 ft-lb | -46.8" |
| 500 yds | 1540 fps | 289 ft-lb | -54.8" |
Product Overview
Wolf WPA 55gr FMJ is the cheapest way to feed a .223 Remington rifle. The steel case and Berdan primer keep manufacturing costs well below brass-cased alternatives. At 3,241 fps, the ballistics match any standard 55gr load. Shooters who measure range time in case quantities rather than box counts will save meaningful money over a year of shooting. If the goal is pure trigger time without concern for brass recovery, Wolf does the job.
High-volume practice and carbine training are where steel-case .223 makes the most financial sense. A shooter burning 500 rounds per month can save hundreds of dollars annually compared to brass-cased alternatives. The polymer coating on the steel case helps with extraction, though some AR-15s with tight chambers may not run it as smoothly as brass. Bolt-action and AK-platform rifles in .223 tend to cycle it without issue.
Wolf is not the right choice for every situation. The steel case is not reloadable, and the Berdan primer makes it impossible to deprimed even if you wanted to try. Some indoor ranges prohibit steel-case ammunition due to the bimetal jacket attracting magnets. Accuracy runs 3-4 MOA in most rifles, which is fine for combat-distance training but not for precision work. The lacquer or polymer coating can build up in chambers during extended sessions, so cleaning between range trips is a good habit.
- Lowest cost per round among all .223 Remington options
- Ballistic performance matches standard 55gr brass-cased loads
- Polymer-coated steel case aids extraction in most rifles
- Steel case is not reloadable and Berdan primed
- Bimetal jacket is banned at many indoor ranges
- Accuracy is noticeably worse than brass-cased alternatives at 3-4 MOA
- Can cause increased extractor and chamber wear over time in AR-15s
- Some tight-chambered rifles experience feeding or extraction failures
All Wolf WPA .223 Remington 55gr FMJ Ammo Prices
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