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223ACartridge,caliber .223

Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge · NSN 1305-01-645-6652 · FSC 1305 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 1305-01-645-6652 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 1305-01-645-6652. Primary manufacturer part number: 223A.
Features
  • Cartridge,caliber .223 — FSC 1305
  • Projectile Weight: 55.0 GRAINS
  • Muzzle Velocity: 3240.0 FEET PER SECOND NOMINAL FT
  • Projectile Design Type: SOFT POINT METAL JACKETED BALL
  • Cartridge Design Type: RIFLED SLUG
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Cartridge,caliber .223, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-645-6652, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (No Item Name Available) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge. Government technical data includes 4 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN1305-01-645-6652
Primary Part Number223A
Item NameCartridge,caliber .223
FSC / FSG1305 / 13 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge
StatusACTIVE
Projectile Weight55.0 GRAINS
Muzzle Velocity3240.0 FEET PER SECOND NOMINAL FT
Projectile Design TypeSOFT POINT METAL JACKETED BALL
Cartridge Design TypeRIFLED SLUG
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5950-00-189-5765 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,telephone
4940-00-278-0618 INTERCHANGEABLE
Parts Cleaning Can,safety,bench
5935-00-837-2620223A INTERCHANGEABLE
Jack,telephone
Graybar Electric Company, Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
F223A Nioa Trading Nioa Nominees Pty Limited Div Nioa (AUS)
223A PRIMARY Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-189-5765INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,TELEPHONE
4940-00-278-0618INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTS CLEANING CAN,SAFETY,BENCH
5935-00-837-2620INTERCHANGEABLE
JACK,TELEPHONE
223A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 1305-01-645-6652?

NSN 1305-01-645-6652 is a Cartridge,caliber .223, manufactured by Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge, classified under FSC 1305 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 1305-01-645-6652?

NSN 1305-01-645-6652 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: F223A (Nioa Trading Nioa Nominees Pty Limited Div Nioa), 223A (Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge).

What NSN replaces 1305-01-645-6652?

There are 3 known substitutes for 1305-01-645-6652: 5950-00-189-5765, 4940-00-278-0618, 5935-00-837-2620. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 223A?

Key specifications for 223A: Projectile Weight: 55.0 GRAINS; Muzzle Velocity: 3240.0 FEET PER SECOND NOMINAL FT; Projectile Design Type: SOFT POINT METAL JACKETED BALL; Cartridge Design Type: RIFLED SLUG. 5 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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