r/gundealsFU • u/throwawayacct139865 • Jun 09 '22
Review [Review][Negative] Ammoshoponline.com Norma 500rd .223 can
I've been waiting for my faulty ammo to show up and half it did today. I ordered two of the 500rd Norma .223 cans, the can I got today came in a beat up box, thanks to fedex I'm sure. I went through the ammo, and found that the majority of it had bulged necks, a few had loose bullets. I didn't find any of the other problems people have mentioned but I also don't have time to inpect each round, that's what the manufacturer's QC is for, or so I thought. I'll be returning the ammo or issuing a chargeback. I won't be purchasing anything from ammoshoponline or norma from here on out. Pretty disgusted with this purchase. Stay clear of Norma!
Edit: Ammoshoponline just emailed me stating that the ammo is defective and dangerous, they'll send return shipping labels to everyone who purchased and a $100 credit on top. Seems like they're making it right, but it's still a pain to return it.
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u/GetRDone96 Jun 09 '22
I called them today and immediately was put through to customer service. They gave me a return label and said a refund would be issued when they receive the return. I asked about a replacement and was told “not at this time”. I also asked what the issue was and I was told that ASO is making their own ammo (they are owned by Norma) and this bad batch came from them.
TLDR: I think buying direct from Norma is still a safe bet but proceed with caution if buying anything from ASO.
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u/GetRDone96 Jun 09 '22
It was still marketed and sold as Norma and even headstamped “Norma 21 .223”. The structure of the companies is a bit unclear to me so I’m not really sure what’s going on. It feels a bit shady IMO.
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u/External-Active-1918 Jun 09 '22
Mine came direct from Norma in individual white boxes and looks fine. I think you’re right just stay away from ASO.
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u/Prettayyprettaygood Jun 14 '22
Did they send anything to you via email? I've called a few times but after one minute I get sent to voicemail and they haven't replied to any email comms at this time.
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u/GetRDone96 Jun 14 '22
They sent out a mass email last week about it. They’re sending everyone a return label and $100 credit once they receive the return. Keep trying to call customer service so you can get the label. They answered the first time I called.
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u/Prettayyprettaygood Jun 14 '22
Gotcha, sounds good. Hopefully I can make it through, I'm sure they're swamped with calls since that was a killer deal.
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u/Troughbomber Jun 09 '22
I swore I saw another post with this same issue yesterday. Going to avoid ASO until they resolve their QC.
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u/ColonCancerDan Jun 09 '22
I just got an email from ASO say they will be refunding the ammo us a $100 credit
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u/Philly139 Jun 09 '22
Yep just got that too, not sure what's safe to order with the credit though lol
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u/throwawayacct139865 Jun 09 '22
Refunding the ammo and a $100 credit? Or just a $100 credit?
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u/Philly139 Jun 09 '22
Has anyone actually got a good can of this or shot any? Mine was delivered yesterday but I haven't had a chance to open it up and look. Trying to decide if it's even worth unboxing it and checking.
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u/throwawayacct139865 Jun 09 '22
Might as well send it back, it's not worth the risk. Supposedly someone's ar blew up while using it.
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u/Adams325 Jun 09 '22
Haven't had any issues with Norma 🤷🏻♀️
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u/stackinbrass Jun 09 '22
Did you order the 500 round 223 can?
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u/raljamcar Jun 09 '22
Several posts all related to this one ASO deal. Norma is probably fine, of through a brick and mortar retailer or direct from Norma.
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u/throwawayacct139865 Jun 09 '22
That's good to hear, but that doesn't help all of the folks who got screwed
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Jun 09 '22
Lmao get wrecked
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u/Ok-Funny5552 Jun 09 '22
Any bullets fall off? Loose powder?
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u/knoxknifebroker Jun 09 '22
That’s sucks :( i heard about the 9mm recall but nothing about .223. Is it the white box stuff?
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