Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Muzzle energy on this a typo? Probably closer to 1250 ft/lbs? - Barba (09/14/2020) Response: Hi Barbara - thank you for bringing this to our attention - it looks like the measurement input was jules. We've changed that to update to ft. p/s. which is 1,325. Thank you for choosing TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: Seems to be that you guys got a lot of this kind of big box ammo I'm probably one of the few people that can't afford that big of a price so I didn't know if you guys ever going to maybe take a couple boxes seeing that it's mostly from it's like your contract you insult league City making the most money on it so maybe you could share the wealth shop up maybe $1,000 thing into boxes for the lower income people that would be great balance out on this harsh times - Seth (08/27/2020) Response: Hi Seth, we do not have the packaging capabilities to do small quantities.

Question: I have a S&W 223/556 AR-15. Will this ammo be ok to shoot? - Jim (08/27/2020) Response: Yes it will.

Question: when will there be ammo thats not sold in bulk?? want to buy boxes of 20 not 1000rds.. - Anthony (08/05/2020) Response: Next week we will have some more Federal 5.56mm ammo in 20 round boxes. Thank you for your patience.

Question: Is this ammo reloadable? - Michael (07/09/2020) Response: Yes is it, this is brand new virgin brass 5.56mm ammo and it can be reloaded up to 7 times. Thank you for visiting targetSportsUSA.com

Question: I haven't been counting my loose ammo from you guys, but have been seeing a several "come up short" comments. I'm getting nervous with all the ammo I've bought. Question is: Is the ammo actually counted or just weighed? Thanks! - Joe (07/01/2020) Response: It is being counted using a very very accurate scale, You would be off by +- 1 round. Thank you for buying ammo at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: I see in a previous question that it’s not painted green. Do you know why it wasn’t painted? I can’t find that answer anywhere. Still ordered a box. - Patrick (05/19/2020) Response: That is something that Lake City does for Federal, not anyone else. Thank you for buying ammo at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: is this ammo corrosive - Scott (05/18/2020) Response: Hi Scott, This 5.56mm ammo is non-corrosive. Thank you for visiting TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: To let everyone know I was emailed by the company they corrected the issue - Tony (04/24/2020) Response: Thank you

Question: Why are your 1000 rnd boxes coming up short. I have read a few reviews and along with my box it was short the 1000 rnds advertised. Tony Bryant - Tony (04/24/2020) Response: fixed

Question: Is this bulk loose ammo - James (04/07/2020) Response: Yes it is. It is 1000 rounds if loose 5.56mm ammo.

Question: Good Morning, Any updates to when the SS109 5.56 penetrators will be available? Thank you. - Tim (03/18/2020) Response: Hi Ti, 2-3 weeks we will have more of this SS109 5.56mm Lake City ammo back in stock. Thank you Question: Thank you for the follow up. I see from the previous question and response dated 3/14 that at truck load was expected this week. Was that delayed or did it become available and sell out quickly? Thanks again. - Tim (03/18/2020) Response: we received the XM193, not the 62 Grain SS109 yet. Thank you

Question: Is there an ETA on this being back in stock? - Cassidy (03/14/2020) Response: HI Cassidy, we should be getting a truck load of this SS109 5.56mm ammo back in stock this week. Thank you for your patience.

Question: Are you guys going to be instock this week? - Robert (03/11/2020) Response: Hi Robert, YES arriving this week. Thank you for your patience. Question: So are guys getting this tomorrow? - Robert (03/12/2020) Response: XM193 will be here today SS109 will be here next week. Thank you for your patience.

Question: When will you be back in stock - Robert (03/08/2020) Response: Hi Robert, at the end of this week we will see a truck load of this Lake City 5.56mm SS109 ammo. Thank you for your patience.

Question: Any idea when this item will be available? - JACK (03/08/2020) Response: More SS109 5.56mm 62 Grain bulk ammo will be back in stock this week, 1400 cases coming in. Thank you for your patience .

Question: Can you provide a more precise date/time when these Lake City 5.56mm M855’s will be back in stock..??? I’m ready to purchase the box of 1,000-rounds immediately...🇺🇸 - David (02/25/2020) Response: Hi David, we have not received an official delivery date from the Lake City Ammunition plant, however our first shipment is scheduled to arrive first week in March, so hopefully next week sometime. Thank you for your patience.

Question: When will this be back in stock? - steven (02/14/2020) Response: Hi Steven, we will have more of this 5.56mm ammo back in stock in about 2 weeks or so. Thank you for buying bulk 5.56mm ammo at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: When will this ammo be available? - JACK (02/05/2020) Response: Hi Jack, we will have more SS109 5.56mm ammo back in stock tomorrow morning. Thank you for your patience and Thank you for buying bulk 5.56mm ammunition online with free shipping at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: Is it headstamped Lake City or something else? - Glenn (11/22/2019) Response: HI Glenn, YES this 5.56mm ammo is stamped Lake City 2019 Brand New Production. Thank you for buying in stock bulk 5.56mm ammunition online at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: Does this ammo have a NATO headstamp - Andrew (11/07/2019) Response: Hi Andrew, YES this is Mil-Spec 5.56mm NATO Ammo made by Lake City Ammunition Plant. Thank you for buying in stock bulk 5.56mm ammunition online at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: SS109 is not the same as the XM855 ammo, even though both feature a steel core 62 Grain FMJ bullet. Testing and process is different. Can you expand upon this response and provide more detail on the difference between the two? - ELLIOT (11/06/2019) Response: Hi Elliot, there is a ton on information about the SS109 and the M855 ammunition. We will work with Lake City to get the most accurate information and update you shortly. Thank you for your patience. Question: Hi, I have been waiting on an update to my question. Please advise. - ELLIOT (12/02/2019) Response: Hi Elliot, Nothing yet from them, sorry buddy

Question: 3020fps and 62 grain isnt 1767 ftlb how ever a 62 grain at 3582-3fps is or is math wrong? Should it be 1255ftlb? - Tyler (09/29/2019) Response: Hi Tyler, We will look into this and update you shortly. Thank you for buying Target Sports USA Lake City 5.56mm ammunition at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: Hi I keep getting emails saying this is back in stock and as soon as I go to buy a case it's not in stock. Can I reserve a case? Pay now and you guys ship later? - Max (09/09/2019) Response: Hi Max, We have another truck load of this ammo in route to us and should be here in about 3-5 business days. There will be plenty of 5.56mm bulk ammo for your needs. Thank you for buying in stock 5.56mm ammo at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: When do you anticipate this to be back in stock? - Craig (09/05/2019) Response: Hi Craig, We are due for another shipment of SS109 ammo in about 2-3 weeks from Lake City. Thank you for buying 5.56mm ammo online at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: Are the tips painted green? - William (09/01/2019) Response: Hi William, No the tips on this 5.56mm ammo are not painted green, Thank you for buying bulk 5.56mm ammo online at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: Is this xm885 - James (08/31/2019) Response: Hi James, SS109 is not the same as the XM855 ammo, even though both feature a steel core 62 Grain FMJ bullet. Testing and process is different. Thank you for buying bulk 5.56mm ammo online at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: Is this the same as XM855? - Bradley (08/31/2019) Response: SS109 is not the same as the XM855 ammo, even though both feature a steel core 62 Grain FMJ bullet. Testing and process is different. Thank you for buying bulk 5.56mm ammo online at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: So this should run fine in the Bushmaster M4 A3 Patrolman's Carbine XM 15 223 Remington/5.56x45mm NATO Rifle you sell? - Tom (08/30/2019) Response: Hi tom, this SS109 5.56mm ammo will run in your Bushmaster just fine. Thank you for buying bulk 5.56mm ammo at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: Are the primer pockets crimped? - Michael (08/28/2019) Response: Hi Michael, we will reach out to Lake City and update you on the question shortly. Thank you for buying bulk 5.56mm ammo at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: Is this brass reloadable? - Max (08/28/2019) Response: Hi Max, YES as this is brand new production and virgin brass it can be reloaded up to 7 times. Thank you for buying 5.56mm bulk ammo at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: Does this ammo qualify for go green federal rebate? - Anthony (08/23/2019) Response: Hi Anthony, No this is not a Federal ammo and does not qualify for the rebate. Thank you for buying 5.56mm bulk ammo online at TargetSportsUSA.com