Federal .223 55 grain Z223FBITR55E

derekford · February 7, 2017, 12:29 PM

hey fellas, new guy here and I need some help with some ammo. I met someone at the range the other day who is selling some .223 ammo. It's a 1000 round case still sealed. On the box is "Federal Ammunition .223 55 grain Open Tip Match Ammunition Z223FBITR55E. He claims it is very good ammo and wants $1 per round. I'm not familiar with the serial number so I was hoping you guys could help me price it so I don't get ripped off. Anyone ever heard of it? Actually put it through a barrel?

hagar · February 7, 2017, 03:43 PM

$1 a round for any .223 is a ripoff.

rickyrick · February 7, 2017, 07:04 PM

probably some seconds or overrun, he's ripping you off. Could probably do better with hornaday v-max if you want expensive factory ammo that shoots good

laytonj1 · February 7, 2017, 07:22 PM

Googling the part number shows it was a government purchase.
That said, you can get 77gr. open tip match (OTM) for less than a buck a round.

Jim

Bartholomew Roberts · February 7, 2017, 07:33 PM

It is training/blasting ammo. 55gr OTM. I wouldn't pay $1/rd for it unless it had some special value to you due to its origin. You can get match grade .223 for under $1/rd if you want match grade blasting ammo.

RoughDivider · February 7, 2017, 07:54 PM

For 1$ a round I'd want some booster assisted tracking on those.

2ndsojourn · February 7, 2017, 08:36 PM

Cabela's has it on sale for $.25 & .35 / rd

Destructo6 · February 8, 2017, 08:39 AM

Did you Google it?

Quote:

IGF::CT::IGF Z223FBITR55E .223 REMINGTON OPEN TIP MATCH 55 GRAIN 1000 ROUNDS/CASE

Contracting Agencies: US Department of Justice (DOJ)
Contracting Offices: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

I didn't find anything with this part number on the market.

If he's selling government-owned ammo, it's a crime, mainly for him.

derekford · February 8, 2017, 11:44 AM

Oh goodness, I didn't even think to google the part number. I'm steering clear. Thanks fellas.

Sure Shot Mc Gee · February 8, 2017, 01:34 PM

If wanting 223. Consider buying new or reloads from Black Hills Ammunition. I shoot there reloads. Very accurate dependable and reasonably priced.

Evan Thomas · February 8, 2017, 04:11 PM

Closed -- OP's question has been answered.

February 7, 2017, 12:29 PM	#1
derekford Junior Member Join Date: February 6, 2017 Posts: 2	Federal .223 55 grain Z223FBITR55E hey fellas, new guy here and I need some help with some ammo. I met someone at the range the other day who is selling some .223 ammo. It's a 1000 round case still sealed. On the box is "Federal Ammunition .223 55 grain Open Tip Match Ammunition Z223FBITR55E. He claims it is very good ammo and wants $1 per round. I'm not familiar with the serial number so I was hoping you guys could help me price it so I don't get ripped off. Anyone ever heard of it? Actually put it through a barrel?

February 7, 2017, 03:43 PM	#2
hagar Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2000 Location: Colombia, SC Posts: 745	$1 a round for any .223 is a ripoff. __________________ I don't have time for busy people

February 8, 2017, 04:11 PM	#11
Evan Thomas Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 5,631	Closed -- OP's question has been answered. __________________ Never let anything mechanical know you're in a hurry.

February 7, 2017, 07:04 PM	#3
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,238	probably some seconds or overrun, he's ripping you off. Could probably do better with hornaday v-max if you want expensive factory ammo that shoots good

February 7, 2017, 07:22 PM	#4
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	Googling the part number shows it was a government purchase. That said, you can get 77gr. open tip match (OTM) for less than a buck a round. Jim

February 7, 2017, 07:33 PM	#5
Bartholomew Roberts member Join Date: June 12, 2000 Location: Texas and Oklahoma area Posts: 8,462	It is training/blasting ammo. 55gr OTM. I wouldn't pay $1/rd for it unless it had some special value to you due to its origin. You can get match grade .223 for under $1/rd if you want match grade blasting ammo.

February 7, 2017, 07:54 PM	#6
RoughDivider Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2014 Location: Collierville, TN Posts: 152	For 1$ a round I'd want some booster assisted tracking on those.

February 7, 2017, 08:36 PM	#7
2ndsojourn Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,416	Cabela's has it on sale for $.25 & .35 / rd

February 8, 2017, 11:44 AM	#9
derekford Junior Member Join Date: February 6, 2017 Posts: 2	Oh goodness, I didn't even think to google the part number. I'm steering clear. Thanks fellas.

February 8, 2017, 01:34 PM	#10
Sure Shot Mc Gee Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,876	If wanting 223. Consider buying new or reloads from Black Hills Ammunition. I shoot there reloads. Very accurate dependable and reasonably priced.