Black Hills 5.56x45mm 69 Grain Tipped Match King – 50 Rounds (Box) D556N2

Black Hills 5.56x45mm has earned its spot as one of the steadiest sellers on our shelves, and the reason shows up on paper every time you shoot it. This is a 50 round box of match grade rifle ammunition loaded with a 69 grain Tipped MatchKing bullet, carrying the manufacturer model number D556N2. If you have been chasing tighter groups with bulk practice fodder, this is the load that ends the chase. Shooters keep coming back to it because the second box performs exactly like the first one did.

What Black Hills 5.56x45mm Is and Who Should Buy It

The 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge is the standard AR-15 chambering, which means rifles, barrels and parts are available everywhere and practice stays affordable. What separates this box from plinking fodder is the projectile and the care that goes into assembling it. The 69 grain Tipped MatchKing is a precision bullet, and it is the reason shooters reach for this box when the target gets small. Every round is assembled to the same standard, so your rifle sees the same input each time you press the trigger.

This one suits the shooter who actually puts in trigger time. Think precision rifle students, service rifle competitors, and anyone zeroing an optic they intend to trust for the next several seasons. It is also a sensible choice for handloaders, since brass cases give you something worth collecting off the ground. If you shoot enough to notice the difference between a good load and an average one, this box is aimed squarely at you.

Key Features

• 69 grain Tipped MatchKing bullet for consistent, repeatable accuracy at distance.
• Brass cases you can collect and reload if handloading is part of your routine.
• Clean ignition and consistent velocities that keep your zero honest from box to box.
• 50 rounds per box, enough for a full practice session or a well stocked range bag.
• Chambered in 5.56x45mm, the most widely supported rifle cartridge in the country.
• Manufacturer model D556N2 for easy reordering once you find the load your rifle likes.

Black Hills 5.56x45mm Specifications

Each box contains 50 rounds of 5.56x45mm loaded with a 69 grain Tipped MatchKing bullet seated in a brass case. The manufacturer lists this product as model D556N2, which is worth writing down if you plan to keep a consistent supply on the shelf. Brass construction gives the case the springback needed for reliable extraction in a semi automatic rifle and leaves you with reusable components afterward.

The 69 grain weight sits at the heavier end of the range, which is exactly where most modern fast twist AR barrels do their best work. Feed it through a quality barrel and the group sizes make the argument for you, box after box, with no lot to lot surprises.

Range Use, Storage and Care

Treat this like the precision ammunition it is. Store the boxes somewhere cool and dry, away from temperature swings and direct sun, and the primers and powder will stay stable for years. Keep the cartons upright so the bullet tips are not riding against cardboard, because a damaged tip is a flyer waiting to happen.

It runs in any rifle chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO, from AR-15 pattern carbines to bolt guns built on the same cartridge. If you want to compare it against other loads before committing to a case, browse the rest of our ammunition selection and fill the range bag in one order. Deeper technical detail is published by Black Hills Ammunition if you want the numbers behind the load.

Buy a single box to check your zero, or several to carry you through a season of matches and classes. Black Hills 5.56x45mm rewards shooters who care about where the bullet actually lands, and at 50 rounds a box it is easy to keep a steady supply on hand. This ammunition ships straight to your door wherever state and local law allows.