First Look: New Rifle Ammo From Bear Creek Arsenal

Launching with 55-grain 5.56 NATO rounds.

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posted on May 15, 2025
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Bear Creek Arsenal Ammo

Bear Creek Arsenal, a company known for manufacturing affordably priced firearms with a specialization in complete AR-15 rifles and upper-receiver groups, is now launching a new product line: rifle ammunition.

Bear Creek Arsenal will be selling 5.56 NATO cartridges loaded with a 55-grain boattail bullet. This ammunition will be manufactured at Bear Creek Arsenal’s facilities in Sanford, NC. 5.56 NATO 55-grain ammunition is widely considered to be the standard for target practice, training, competition shooting and general-purpose recreational use when it comes to modern semi-automatic rifles such as AR-15 pattern firearms and similar firearms.

"At Bear Creek Arsenal, we are committed to providing high-quality, American-made products at unbeatable value," said Eugene Moore, CEO and founder of Bear Creek Arsenal. "Expanding into ammunition manufacturing was a natural step for us. Built to the same high standards as Bear Creek Arsenal’s renowned rifles and uppers, this ammunition is meticulously loaded to ensure consistent velocity, reliable cycling, and optimal accuracy shot after shot. Whether customers are stocking up for the range or refining their skills, Bear Creek Arsenal’s 5.56 NATO 55-grain boattail ammunition is built to perform.”

Bear Creek Arsenal 5.56 NATO Ammo Specifications:

  • Caliber: 5.56 NATO

  • Bullet Weight: 55 grains

  • Bullet Type: Full metal jacket (FMJ) spitzer with boat tail

  • Country Of Origin: United States of America

  • Purpose: General applications to include training, competition, target shooting and plinking

To learn more about this new line of 5.56 NATO ammunition or other products from Bear Creek Arsenal, visit bearcreekarsenal.com.

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