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Questions & Answers
are these steel penetrators? TIA

No, they are not.

by Sooey, Verified Owner, January 31, 2021
Are these usually safe and okay for indoor ranges? Expert Answer

The PMC Ammunition X-TAC 5.56x45mm is a lead core bullet. So it should be safe for indoor range use. However, your particular range may have different requirements.

by Hunter, Gear Expert, August 17, 2022
Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review it shoots good by Justin, Verified Owner, June 8, 2025
Good value with no issues feeding, firing or extracting.
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Helpful Positive Review Great Ammo from a Great Company! by John O., Verified Owner, July 2, 2024
PMC is excellent ammo. I have shot thousands of rounds with zero issues. I take it to the range and trust it 100% for self-defense. Optics Planet always has it in stock and at a fair price. They always ship fast and take great care in protecting it t...
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Helpful Positive Review PMC X-TAC .556 ammo by Jeff King, November 26, 2020
I have shot this ammunition in the past with no issues so when I saw that it was in stock I liked it enough to purchase again. This review is more about superior customer service that I experienced. When I originally ordered the ammunition it was in...
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Helpful Positive Review Great Ammo from a Great Company by John O., Verified Owner, April 29, 2024
PMC is my favorite ammo to shoot in my AR. I have ordered through Optics Planet several times and I have been very pleased. My ammo always arrives fast and is always packaged very well so that it’s in great condition. I highly recommend both PMC ammo...
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Helpful Positive Review Quality Korean ammo at a good price by Andy, Verified Owner, March 27, 2024
South Korea has very high quality control standards (think Samsung, Genes) PMC supplies ammo to the South Korean military and they don't mess around.. 60 cents per round with free shipping is a good price for ammo of this quality.
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Helpful Positive Review PMC ammo is great stuff by Shawn, Verified Owner, August 13, 2022
Some of the absolute best FMJ 5.56 I’ve ever shot and it’s never let me down in any situation. Excellent prices from Optics Planet as always. I probably buy about 2k rounds of X-TAC a year and go through every single round! If I had to I’d stake my l...
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Number of Rounds: 20

Code: 26G-LAR-PMC556X-556X

MPN: 5.56X

UPC: 741569010115

List: $15.99Save 29%
$0.57/Round
$11.39

Please note: For safety reasons, OpticsPlanet is not able to accept returns of ammunition for any reason, and no refunds will be issued for any returned ammunition.

Product Info for PMC Ammunition X-TAC 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammunition

This PMC Ammunition X-TAC 5.56 55 Grain FMJ Brass Case Boat Tail packs some of the most reliable rifle rounds you can find. PMC Ammunition designed this 5.56 NATO Ammo with a boat tail design that results in improved accuracy and more stable flight path which is perfect for competitive marksmen or even hunters looking to pull off longer distance shots on prey. To further improve bullet trajectory and long-distance accuracy, the PMC Ammunition X-TAC 5.56 55gr FMJ Boat Tail Ammo sports an impressive 3,270 fps of muzzle velocity. When your shots land, they'll do significant damage with a whopping 1,306 ft/lb. of muzzle energy. Bring out the PMC Ammunition X-TAC 5.56 NATO FMJ-BT when you need premium precision that won't let you down.image

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Specifications for PMC Ammunition X-TAC 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammunition:

Manufacturer: PMC Ammunition
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Number of Rounds: 20
Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJBT)
Bullet Weight: 55 grain
Cartridge Case Material: Brass
Muzzle Velocity: 3270 ft/s
Muzzle Energy: 1306 ft-lbs
Application: Target
Package Type: Box
Primer Style: Centerfire
Sectional Density: 0.156
G1 Ballistic Coefficient: 0.243
Lead Free: No

Features of PMC Ammunition X-TAC 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammunition:

  • Velocity: 3720 FPS
  • Kinetic Energy: 1306 ft/lb.
  • Ballistic Coefficient: 0.243

Package Contents:

  • PMC Ammunition X-TAC 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammunition

PMC Ammunition X-TAC 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammunition Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

PMC Ammunition X-TAC, 5.56x45mm NATO, 55 grain, Full Metal Jacket, Brass, Centerfire Rifle Ammo, 20, 556X , MPN: 5.56X , UPC: 741569010115 , Code: 26G-LAR-PMC556X-556X

PMC Ammunition X-TAC 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammunition Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

PMC X-TAC Ammunition, 5.56mm NATO, 55 Grain, Full Metal Jacket, Boat Tail, Brass Case, 1000-Rounds, 556X , MPN: PMC556X-KIT4 , Code: 26G-LAR-PMC556X-556X-KIT4
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