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Federal Champion 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Jacketed Soft Point (JSP) Brass Cased Rifle Ammunition
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Most Helpful Positive Review Top grade SP 5.56 Defensive Ammo
Federal Champion 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Jacketed Soft Point is a reliable and accurate round. Excellent for use in defensive situations where over penetration can be an issue. Not barrier blind by much, the bullet will disintegrate on impact with a harder surface like through drywall or 2 x 4's. Not recommended for close in steel targets, use a frangible round for that, these may send sharps your way if too close to the steel target.
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5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Jacketed Soft Point (JSP) Brass Cased Rifle Ammunition

by Singh, Verified Owner from NV, United States Written on May 16, 2025
The 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain JSP rounds have been my go-to for years, and they've never let me down when I needed reliable performance in the field. I love how these soft points expand just right when they hit their target, giving me the clean, ethical harvests I always aim for with smaller game. The brass casings have always cycled flawlessly through my AR, even during those long days at the range when the gun gets hot and dirty. If you're looking for something that shoots straight, hits hard, and won't empty your wallet too badly, I honestly can't recommend these rounds enough.
Best Used for:
  • Home Defense
Would recommend: Yes
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Great 5.56 Defensive Round

by Bluesman, Verified Owner from OH, United States Written on April 28, 2025
Ideal for defensive use where over penetration could br an issue. Also a good small to medium game round, could take large game with proper shot placement. Not fully barrier blind, as could shatter before going through glass or light metals.
Pros:
  • Excellent for self defense
Cons:
  • not fully barrier blind
Best Used for:
  • Self defense or hunting
Would recommend: Yes
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practice ammo

by Robert Goodrich, Verified Owner from AZ, United States Written on April 11, 2025
This ammo's purpose is to let me try a Federal Soft point round almost identical to the Federal$2.00 a round ammo, at a much cheaper price. If I'm paying that kind of money, I really want Black Hills' level of QC.
These rounds are also a good backup round!
Would recommend: Yes
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Ammunition

by Jimr, Verified Owner from OH, United States Written on March 20, 2025
Good quality ammunition for AR. Accurate with no misfires and no malfunctions. Good price.
Would recommend: Yes
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Top Notch SP 5.56, DefensivRound

by Bluesman, Verified Owner from OH, United States Written on December 7, 2024
These are straight shooting and accurate, well made and reliable. Never had a mis-fire with this 5.56 Round. Great for use in small to medoum size game, and for personal defense when over penetration can be an issue.
Pros:
  • No overpenetration
Cons:
  • May not be barrier blind
Best Used for:
  • Small/Med game, self-defense
Would recommend: Yes
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Great Ammo

by Hagen, Verified Owner from AL, United States Written on December 4, 2024
Shot a 200 Pound deer and ran 50 yards. Bullet preformed great.
Would recommend: Yes
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One of the best!

by Taco, Verified Owner from TX, United States Written on November 15, 2024
I’ve been shooting these for a couple years now. The only failures I’ve experienced were through user error. They shoot MOA or better with my sub $600 AR at 100yds using sandbags. Not the cheapest round out there for a range day, but I keep them around for home defense.
Pros:
  • Affordable
  • reliable
  • Consistent
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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Great buying experience

by Charles Mosely, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on October 8, 2024
Package came quickly with no hiccups! Will be buying more ammunition from optics planet in the future.
Would recommend: Yes
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great stockpile ammo

by Chap, Verified Owner from MN, United States Written on September 20, 2024
I dont often see 556 soft points, so i bought these to test them out as i was looking for a good soft point to stock up on. Federal has never disappointed me before, and that record still holds with these rounds. I usually run 62grains+ but for the price, i had to pick these up and was not disappointed. Groups well enough and cycles properly in all my guns when tested.
Would recommend: Yes
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