The Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-476-8159, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The manufacturer of record is Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-01-476-8159 |
| Primary Part Number | LE223T3 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Manufacturer | Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Projectile Weight | 62.0 GRAINS |
| Supplementary Features | ACCURACY V-BLOCK ACCURACY BARREL,BARREL TWIST 1 IN 7 INCH, 200 YDS EQUALS 2.3 INCH; BULLET MATCHES THE WEIGHTOF THE M855 BALL ROUND AND IS BETTER SUITED FOR USE IN RIFLES WITH FAST TWIST RIFLING RATES SUCH AS THE COLT M-4 CARBINE AND THE M-16A2 IN |
| Cartridge Design Type | BALL |
| Muzzle Velocity | 3000.0 FEET PER SECOND MINIMUM AND 3100.0 FEET PER SECOND MAXIMUM FT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| LE223T3 PRIMARY | Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1305PL1716322 | 6/9 Informative reference only Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index |
NSN 1305-01-476-8159 is a Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, manufactured by Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
NSN 1305-01-476-8159 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: LE223T3 (Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge).
Key specifications for LE223T3: Projectile Weight: 62.0 GRAINS; Supplementary Features: ACCURACY V-BLOCK ACCURACY BARREL,BARREL TWIST 1 IN 7 INCH, 200 YDS EQUALS 2.3 INCH; BULLET MATCHES THE WEIGHTOF THE M855 BALL ROUND AND IS BETTER SUITED FOR USE IN RIFLES WITH FAST TWIST RIFLING RATES SUCH AS THE COLT M-4 CARBINE AND THE M-16A2 IN; Special Features: LOAD NUMBER LE223T3; CALIBER .223REMINGTON; CASE NICKEL PLATED BRASS (COPPER ALLOY NO 260); BULLET 62 GRAIN SOFT POINT TACTICAL FUSION BONDED MOLY COAT; PRIMER FEDERAL NO 205 NICKEL PLATED AND BASIC LEAD STYPHNATE; PRIMER SEALANT WATER RESISTANT LACQUER; HEAD STAMP FC 224 REM; MUZZLE ENERGY 1280 FOOT-POUNDS; ACCURACY 5 RD GROUP AVE OF 2.2 INCH AT 200 YD FROM MACHINE REST; CHAMBER PRESSURE 55,000 PSI MAX AVERAGE; BULLET PULL MIN INDIVIDUAL 40 LBS LBS; Cartridge Design Type: BALL. 4 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 1305-01-476-8159 has DEMIL Code G. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.