Available configurations
| SKU | Grain | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 556X | 55gr FMJ | 20 |
| 556XBP | 55gr FMJ | 120 |
| 556X1000 | 55gr FMJ | 1000 |
About PMC X-TAC M193
PMC X-TAC M193 is South Korean military-spec 55gr ball ammunition. No steel core — safe for all ranges including indoor. Brass-cased, boxer-primed, reloadable. Consistently one of the cheapest brass-cased 5.56 options on the market. The 1000-round cases are very popular for bulk buyers. Clean-shooting with reliable primers.
Box vs Bulk — What to Buy
The 20-round box (556X) is widely available at most online retailers. The 120-round battle pack (556XBP) offers moderate per-round savings over it. The 1000-round case (556X1000) carries the lowest per-round cost and is one of the most popular bulk 5.56 purchases in the market. Most retailers include free shipping on 1000-round cases.
How It Compares
PMC X-TAC M193 is typically the cheapest or second-cheapest brass-cased 5.56 on the market at any given time. It trades the top spot with Wolf Gold .223 depending on availability. Federal American Eagle costs a few cents more per round but carries the Lake City pedigree. PMC (Poongsan Corporation) is the sole ammunition supplier for the South Korean military — the X-TAC line uses the same production standards and equipment.
Buying Tips
The 1000-round case carries the lowest per-round cost and is the most common purchase. Watch for free shipping thresholds — a single case usually qualifies. PMC supply is consistent since Poongsan runs its own brass and primer production. Availability rarely dips for extended periods. The brass is good for reloading but tends to be slightly thinner than Lake City brass, which affects powder charge slightly for handloaders.
Related
- All 5.56 NATO ammo prices
- 5.56 FMJ / range ammo
- PMC X-TAC M855 — green tip version
- Federal American Eagle 5.56 — Lake City alternative
- Wolf Gold .223 — cheapest brass .223
- 5.56 ammo types — M193 vs M855 vs soft point — how M193 compares to other 5.56 loads
- .223 vs 5.56 NATO — what's the difference? — compatibility and pressure considerations