Frequently Asked Questions

Question: I have not seen Norma "Tac 223" 55gr FMJ (mostly white box) in awhile. This "Tactical" (mostly red box), which I understand is Norma brass loaded at the LC plant, is all that I've seen since around late last year. Will the "Tac-223" version ever be coming back? Or is this "Tactical" version pretty much it going forward. I only ask because I have seen a noticeable difference in accuracy in my particular rifle. Thank you. - Ron (09/23/2020) Response: Hello Ron, this is all the same ammo made by Lake City 223. Thank you for visiting TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: I just received a text indicating this ammo is in stock. Was this one of those false notifications? If so, TSUSA really needs to get a handle on this false notifications. - Jim (03/30/2020) Response: someone voided an order with 1 case on it...

Question: Any ETA when this will be back in stock? - Brandon (03/28/2020) Response: Hi Brandon, we do not have an ETA for this 223 ammo right now. Thank you for your patience.

Question: I can’t enough good things about TargetSportsUSA. I’ve been buying my ammo exclusively from them for 4 years. Always the best pricing, selection, and service. In this time of ammo panic buying and subsequent scarcity and exorbitant pricing, TSUSA notified me today of available Norma 223 ammo - priced at a crazy, fair price. They could have charged double the price. Talk about a company with integrity. - Tim (03/24/2020) Response: Hi Tim, Just FYI, our cost did go up on this Norma 223 ammo as well. Thank you

Question: Is this lead or steel core? - Jaret (01/30/2020) Response: Hi Jaret, this is FMJ Lead Core non magnetic bullet on this Norma 223 Remington Ammunition. Thank you for buying bulk 223 ammo at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: Are the primer pockets crimped on this ammo? - Eddie (01/26/2020) Response: Hi Eddie, Primers on this Norma USA Tactical 223 ammo are not crimped. Thank you for buying bulk 223 ammunition online at Target Sports USA.

Question: A further question, please. You write that this is "Lake City M193 from start to finish". Are these Norma cases or Lake City cases. Thanks. - Kevin (10/22/2019) Response: Hi Kevin we will find out the details and update shortly.. Thank you Question: Glad to buy this, but I would prefer to use .223 in my older SP1's. The "S12" marked barrels used in the 1964-1968 SP1's are pre M193 NATO adoption. It may not matter, but .... Could you just open a box and check the head stamp? - Kevin (11/01/2019) Response: Hi Kevin, we opened the box and its Norma 223 Remington on it. Thank you for inquiry about this Norma USA 223 Remington Ammo. To summarize the entire product, it seems that this is Norma Brass loaded with Lake City bullets inside the Lake City Ammunition Plant. Thank you for buying bulk 223 ammo online at TargetSportsUSA.com Question: Thank you for your prompt assistance. I have now ordered a 1,000 rd case. I always like buying from Targetsports USA. Kevin - Kevin (11/01/2019) Response: You are welcome ...

Question: Dear Sirs, Is this Norma ammunition, labeled 55 grain tactical 223 Rem, a SAMI spec 223 Remington loading or a CIP spec M193 5.56mm NATO loading. It's a difference of 8,000 psi which might matter in some older guns. 223 Remington, 28.8-grain case capacity, max pressure 55,000 psi SAMI spec M193 556 NATO, 28.5-grain case capacity, max pressure 62,366 psi CIP spec Reading your responses to these questions makes me ask. - Kevin (10/22/2019) Response: Thank you

Question: Just checking since companies word the description of their ammo different but is this a steel core bullet/ green tip.Many ranges will not allow ammo that is magnetic Thanks - DALE (09/08/2019) Response: Hi Dale, This Norma .223 Tactical 55 Grain ammo features a lead core 55 Grain FMJ bullet and will not attract a magnet. Thank you for buying bulk 223 Remington Ammunition at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: is this Lake City brass or Norma brass? - Robert (08/16/2019) Response: Hi Robert, this Norma USA 223 Remington Ammo is Lake City from start to finish, same ammo as the Federal XM193 etc. Thank you for buying in stock 223 ammo online at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: Question above noted this is LC 5.56 relabeled as 223. As such it should not be safe to use is a 223 chamber bolt action per SAMMI. Can you confirm the mixed info here? - stanley (07/18/2019) Response: Hi Stanley, sorry about that mix up. We have confirmed that this 223 ammo is made by Lake City by Norma standards and it is .223 not 5.56mm. Thank you

Question: Is this really .223 or is it 5.56 marked as .223? - Mark (07/06/2019) Response: Its Lake City 5.56mm ammo marketed and sold as .223 Mark. Thank you for buying in stock 5.56mm ammo online at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: I just received my shipment of Norma 223s and they have a different UPC # then what you show. My older inventory has the same UPC # as what you show, and they don't look the same..Are these the same as TAC223 UPC 4000294132650? Donald - Donald (07/05/2019) Response: Hi Donald, This 223 ammo is little bit different than the old Norma Tac 223. This .223 ammo is made by Lake City and it is the same as sold by Federal XM193 etc. Thank you for buying in stock 223 ammo online at TargetSportsUSA.com

Question: I have some Norma tac 223 ups # is the same and the cases are crimped. Are you sure these are not crimped? - Donald (06/26/2019) Response: Hi Donald, let us double check.....Thank you for this information