.223 Remington ammunition for pest control, varminting and range work, stocked across factory loads from ADI, Hornady, Federal, Norma, PMC, Sellier & Bellot and Winchester, in single boxes and bulk ammo cans when we can get them.
Projectile weight is the decision that matters, and your barrel twist decides what you can use. A 1:12 twist will not stabilise the heavies, a 1:9 handles up to about 69gr, and a 1:8 or faster runs the 75gr and 77gr match bullets properly. For foxes, rabbits and general vermin work, 40gr to 55gr soft points and polymer-tipped varmint loads open fast and drop energy where you want it. For goats and larger pests where penetration matters, step up to a 60gr or 62gr bonded or heavier-jacketed load. For range and competition, 69gr and 77gr match hollow points hold their line in wind far better and are worth the extra cost past 300 metres.
Note that .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO are not fully interchangeable. A rifle chambered in 5.56 will safely shoot .223, but the reverse is not always true because of the shorter throat in a .223 chamber. Check your barrel markings if you are unsure.
Ammunition sales require a current firearms licence in the matching category, verified before dispatch. Ships Australia-wide with tracking, or collect from the Roseville Chase store.
Buying 223 Remington Ammunition in Australia
- Prices.223 Rem from $29 a box of 20 (Winchester Super X 55gr) and $32 (Federal Power-Shok); match loads $73–$76 a box; bulk from $230 for 200 rounds (Hornady Frontier) and $832 for an 840-round PMC can.
- Availability27 .223 Remington lines in stock today across Winchester, Federal, Remington, Hornady, Sako, Norma, Fiocchi, ADI, PMC and Red Earth; the page shows only ammunition on the shelf.
- DealerMagnum Sports, 19 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase NSW — NSW Firearms Dealer Licence 413159984 — (02) 9882 2689
Common questions
How much is 223 ammo in Australia?
At Magnum Sports .223 Remington starts at $29 for 20 rounds of Winchester Super X 55 grain PSP and $32 for Federal Power-Shok; premium hunting loads such as Hornady CX and Federal Varmint are $73 to $87; bulk packs run from $230 for 200 rounds of Hornady Frontier FMJ to $832 for an 840-round PMC can (September 2026).
Do I need a licence to buy 223 ammunition in NSW?
Yes. NSW dealers may only sell ammunition to the holder of a licence or permit that covers a firearm in that calibre, so you need a Category B (or higher) licence to buy .223. We sight the licence at the counter when you collect.
Can you post 223 ammo to me?
No. Ammunition is sold for collection from the store at Roseville Chase only; we do not post or courier it. You can order online to have it put aside and collect it with your licence, and bulk cans are the cheapest way to buy per round.
What is the best 223 load for foxes and goats?
A 50 to 55 grain polymer-tip or hollow-point varmint load: Winchester Varmint X 55gr ($34), Hornady 55gr HP ($73), Federal 50gr JHP Varmint ($87 per 50) or ADI World Class 55gr BlitzKing. For goats and small deer where legal, a 55 to 63 grain soft point such as Sako Gamehead 63gr or Federal Power-Shok 55gr holds together better.
Is ADI ammunition made in Australia?
Yes. ADI World Class is loaded at Mulwala in NSW with Sierra projectiles and Australian powder, which is why it is competitively priced in bulk. We stock the 55gr Sierra GameKing, 55gr BlitzKing and 69gr MatchKing .223 loads.
Answers written by the licensed dealers at Magnum Sports, Roseville Chase NSW. Last reviewed September 2026. Firearms law differs by state; check with your state registry before you buy.
