223 Rem - 55 Grain SP - Federal LE Tactical - 20 Rounds

Name: 223 Rem - 55 Grain SP - Federal LE Tactical - 20 Rounds
Brand: Federal
Price: 20 USD
Availability: InStock
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$20.00

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Overview

Quantity - 20 rounds per box
Manufacturer - Federal
Bullets - 55 grain soft point (SP)
Casings - Boxer-primed brass

Manufacturer	Federal
Condition	New
Bullet Weight	55 Grain
Bullet Type	Soft-Point (SP)
Ammo Casing	Brass
Quantity	20
Ammo Caliber	.223 Remington
Manufacturer SKU	T223A
Primer Type	Boxer
Muzzle Velocity (fps)	3220
Muzzle Energy (ft lbs)	1266
Attracts Magnet	No
UPC Barcode	029465095154
Cost Per Round	$1 per round

Use Type

Range Training

Self Defense

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Federal's Law Enforcement Tactical line of ammunition is designed to be the most reliable and consistent rounds available for when your life is on the line. These new production 223 Rem rounds are loaded into factory fresh brass cases that come boxer primed and can be re-loaded. Each projectile in this box of 20 is a 55 grain Hi-Shok soft point.

Federal's Tactical Rifle Urban line or TRU is specifically designed for use in today's semi-automatic modern sporting rifles. The TRU line of ammo offers shooters several different projectile options for different uses. Fragmenting bullets for room entry and clearing to HPBT projectiles for long range accuracy are included in this lineup. The Hi-Shok soft point projectiles loaded in these specific rounds exhibit controlled expansion and deep penetration, perfect for a "Patrol" style round.

Since 1922, Federal has been producing innovative products in the ammunition industry. Federal is headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota and their ammo is made in America. Pick up a couple boxes of this premium self defense ammo for you favorite rifle!

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Q: Is Federal T223A optimized for use in SBR configurations - such as by using faster burning powder (to maintain velocity in a shorter than test barrel length and reduce wasteful muzzle flash)?

Posted On: 3/10/2023 By: NobodyUknow

A: Hello again! I just heard back from Federal Premium. Here's what they said: "Our T223A load is not necessarily optimized for SBR. We test and shoot it out of a 16.5” barrel. With that being said, we have multiple agencies that do shoot this load out of their platforms using short barrels. We are working to optimize some new loads with different powders that will be directly tested and recommended in SBR."

Q: What’s the difference between this T223A Tactical Rifle Urban (TRU) and the LE223T1 Tactical Bonded? They both look the same spec wise but name on the box is slightly different. What I’m I missing?

Posted On: 7/9/2020 By: Todd Graham

A: Hi Todd! T223A has a Hi-Shok SP bullet loaded to a 3,220 fps muzzle velocity. The Hi-Shok is certainly a capable self-defense bullet, but it's not as technically impressive as the other round's bullet. The LE223T1 has a bonded soft point loaded to a muzzle velocity of 3,150 fps. Its jacket is bonded, so it will retain more weight during penetration to issue a deeper wound channel and offer better barrier penetration. You can compare the two rounds' terminal performances on the FBI test protocol right here: le.vistaoutdoor.com/downloads/catalogs/223RifleDataBook_vol-1.pdf. You'll see that the LE223T1 consistently penetrates deeper – almost twice as much in bare ballistic gel!

Q: does this ammo range-friendly?

Posted On: 6/16/2020 By: bob

A: Absolutely, there is no steel in this cartridge's bullet so ranges that ban magnetic ammo should have no problem with it.

Q: This is listed as soft rounds. Does that mean they are frangible? Please elaborate. I am interested in a round for self defense reduced inadvertent penetration. Can you help me identify the .223 rounds that best fit this category? Also, can you help me identify the best 5.56 rounds for penetration?

Posted On: 6/15/2020 By: Chris Advena

A: Hi Chris! This round's bullet is a "soft point," or SP. That means its gilding metal jacket reveals the core's soft lead at the tip, which enables it to deform and tumble during penetration of a living target. You can see this round's terminal effect on page three of this brochure (look for T223A): https://le.vistaoutdoor.com/downloads/catalogs/223RifleDataBook_vol-1.pdf. An SP bullet is not frangible and will penetrate walls as effectively as a full metal jacket. For frangible 223 Rem ammo you're in luck – we've currently got three boxes in stock: luckygunner.com/223-rem-55-grain-multi-purpose-green-hp-black-hills-ammunition-50-rounds. Black Hills is a great American manufacturer which supplies all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and this round's lead-free frangible bullet will turn to powder when it hits a surface as solid as a wall. If you want 5.56 ammo that's similarly frangible, we have this in stock by Winchester: luckygunner.com/556-45-50-gr-frangible-winchester-usa556jf-20-rounds. This round's bullet does have a copper alloy jacket that serves to prevent feeding issues in a semi-automatic, but like Black Hills' 223 Rem it is far less capable of penetrating walls. If you meant that you want 5.56 ammo that's MORE capable of penetration, though, then you want M855 "Penetrator" ammo. An M855 round's bullet features a seven grain steel tip that helps it pierce steel plating up until about 300 yards. I regret that we don't currently have M855 in stock, but we should soon. I hope all this helps!

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