The .223 Rem. is one of the mostpopular centerfire rifle cartridges in the world and the use of it varies frommilitary to sport shooting and hunting. It is today one of the most commonrifle rounds in use in the U.S., especially among varmint hunters and 3-gunsport shooters. 

Practically all riflemanufacturers chamber rifles for this caliber for a wide range of differentpurposes. This caliber offers tremendous versatility, thanks to a very wideselection of bullet types and weights. For targets beyond 600 yards andpractical matches, Lapua offers the perfect .223 Rem. cartridge loaded with theScenar-L projectile, Lapua’s famous Open Tip Match bullet, perfect for thecompetitive shooter looking for that extra edge.