The Federal American Eagle 5.56x45mm 55gr full metal jacket boat-tail is a range load sold in a 100-round box (Federal part no. AE193C). American Eagle rifle ammunition is built for consistent, accurate, affordable performance at the range. This 5.56x45mm load leaves the muzzle at 3165 fps and uses reloadable brass cases and dependable primers. Federal lists it for competition and target shooting. It is a good bulk option for range days.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is 5.56x45mm, the designation Federal prints on this American Eagle load.
• Bullet weight is 55 grains, a common weight for rifle range practice.
• Bullet style is full metal jacket boat-tail, a fully jacketed design with a tapered base.
• Muzzle velocity is 3165 fps in Federal’s published ballistics.
• The ballistic coefficient is .246, the figure Federal publishes for this bullet.
• Velocity at 300 yards is 2080 fps, which shows how the load holds its speed.
• Wind drift at 300 yards is 11.8 inches in a 10 mph crosswind, per Federal’s published table.
• Federal lists the intended uses as competition and target shooting, the range role of the American Eagle line.
• The cases are reloadable brass, which Federal pairs with dependable primers.
• Package quantity is 100 rounds, the count in this box.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this load used for? Federal lists American Eagle rifle ammunition for competition and target shooting.

How many rounds are in the box? One box holds 100 rounds.

How fast does it travel downrange? Federal publishes 3165 fps at the muzzle, 2772 fps at 100 yards, 2412 fps at 200 yards and 2080 fps at 300 yards.

Buy the Federal American Eagle 5.56x45mm 55gr Full Metal Jacket Boat-Tail Ammunition, 100-Round Box

A 100-round box is the right size for a long day at the range. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and see more rifle ammunition while you are here.