Best 5.56 Defense Ammo

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Looking for the best 5.56 / .223 loads for defensive use? In this video, we compare a range of commercially available defense ammunition across accuracy, reliability, expansion/fragmentation, barrier performance, and terminal energy, then pick the best options for different budgets and use-cases.

What you’ll see in this video
⁍ Real-world performance: expansion/fragmentation, penetration, and retained energy
⁍ Reliability notes for rifles and common platforms (AR‑15, piston ARs, short-barrel setups)
⁍ Our top picks for: Best overall, Best budget, Best premium, Best barrier performer, and Best short‑barrel/home-defense choice
⁍ Practical buying tips: barrel length effects, twist rate, and how to match ammo to your rifle and mission

Our evaluation criteria
⁍ Terminal performance (expansion/fragmentation)
⁍ Penetration depth vs. overpenetration risk
⁍ Accuracy (MOA groups at 50/100 yds)
⁍ Reliability in multiple platforms
⁍ Cost per round & availability

Safety & legal notes

This video is for informational and evaluation purposes only. Laws about defensive ammunition, use of force, and firearm ownership vary - always follow local/state/federal laws and practice safe handling. Never point a firearm at anything you do not intend to destroy; wear eye & ear protection during testing and range use.

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