STV .223 Remington

The STV .223 Remington (Scorpio) range offers dependable, European-made ammunition for South African shooters who want solid performance without breaking the bank. Manufactured in the Czech Republic by STV Technology, this cartridge is built from quality components and tested to civilian CIP standards for safety and consistency. stvgroup.cz+1

Each round uses a 55-grain full metal jacket (FMJ) bullet, a classic choice for .223 Rem. The FMJ profile promotes stable flight and consistent point of impact, making it well-suited to high-volume training, range sessions, competition practice and general marksmanship work. Outdoor and all Sales+1

The cartridge is built on a brass case (CuZn30) with a lead core bullet and a Boxer, non-corrosive primer, paired with double-base smokeless powder. This combination provides reliable ignition, clean burning and smooth cycling in a wide variety of rifles chambered in .223 Remington / 5.56-pattern platforms. stvgroup.cz+1

Factory figures list a mean muzzle velocity of about 990 m/s and energy of around 1,765 J at the muzzle, giving a flat trajectory and predictable performance out to typical .223 training and sport distances. stvgroup.cz+1

STV .223 Remington Scorpio is commonly packaged in:

• Boxes of 20 rounds for casual range trips

• Cases of 1,000 rounds for serious training or bulk buyers stvgroup.cz+2buyguns.co.za+2

Because it is non-expanding FMJ ammunition, it is best suited to:

• General range and recreational shooting

• Tactical / defensive drills and training

• Competition practice and marksmanship development

For dedicated hunting of small or medium game, expanding or soft-point bullets are usually the better choice.

Note: Magazine capacity will depend on your rifle and magazines (e.g. 5-, 10-, 20- or 30-round mags) and is not fixed by the ammunition itself.

Key Specs:

• Calibre: .223 Remington

• Bullet weight: 55gr

• Bullet type: FMJ (Full Metal Jacket)

• Case: Brass (CuZn30)

• Primer: Boxer, non-corrosive

• Propellant: Double-base powder

• Muzzle velocity: ~990 m/s

• Muzzle energy: ~1,765 J

• Packaging: 20-round boxes; 1,000-round cases

Purchase and possession of ammunition in South Africa require a valid firearm licence for the relevant calibre. Always comply with South African firearm legislation, follow the four basic rules of firearm safety, and store firearms and ammunition securely out of reach of unauthorised persons.