# New Product Highlight: Franklin Armory Rabbit Rounds

The mad scientists at Franklin Armory are always up to something, and this time it’s **Rabbit Rounds**, a clever new shotgun load for the AR-15 platform.
It’s a pretty clever design, so let’s check it out and see if you need to bring this ammo on your next range visit.
Franklin Armory Rabbit Round Specs & Features
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#### **Specs**
- **Cartridge:** 5.56 NATO
- **Projectile:** 4 x BB shot, thermoplastic sabot
- **Projectile Weight:** 45 gr
- **Muzzle Velocity:** 3,150 (16” barrel)
- **Muzzle Energy:** 992 ft-lbs (16” barrel)
- **Country of Origin:** USA
- **MSRP:** $67.99 (box of 20)
#### **Features**
- Drop-in compatibility with 5.56 NATO AR-15s and magazines
- Four lead BBs per shot
- Spin-stabilized thermoplastic sabot
Externally, Rabbit Rounds fit the profile of standard [**5.56 NATO or .223 Rem ammo**](https://www.pewpewtactical.com/best-ar-15-ammo-range-home-defense/). The telltale difference is a white plastic projectile where you usually see a copper jacket.
That’s a thermoplastic sabot that contains four lead BBs. It interfaces with your barrel’s rifling just like a normal bullet to achieve that critical stabilizing spin.
The sabot separates from the BBs at the muzzle, allowing them to spread like shot from a shotgun.
According to Franklin Armory, you can expect patterns of 5 inches at 10 yards, 10 inches at 20 yards, and 15 inches at 30 yards.
Thanks to a seal created by your bore and a copper gas check at the rear of the sabot, this round has a claimed muzzle velocity of 3,150 feet per second out of a 16-inch barrel. Try getting that from your old [**.410**](https://www.pewpewtactical.com/best-410-guns-ammo/)!
Now, are these rounds as effective for rabbit hunting as a small-bore shotgun? I highly doubt it – you’re only unleashing four BBs, after all. But this ammo does look fun; just watch the Franklin Armory guys shooting clays with AR-15s!
Franklin Armory lists an MSRP of **$67.99 for a box of 20 Rabbit Rounds.**
We have a few boxes on the way, so stay tuned for a hands-on review. In the meantime, let us know what you think – and maybe start challenging your friends to a round of tactical sporting clays.
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**What do you think of the new Franklin Armory Rabbit Rounds? Let us know below. For more great ammunition recommendations, check out our guide to the** [**Best AR-15 Ammo**](https://www.pewpewtactical.com/best-ar-15-ammo-range-home-defense/)**!**