The Federal American Eagle .45 Auto 230gr full metal jacket load (Federal part no. AE45A) is American Eagle handgun ammunition built for target practice. Federal designs the American Eagle line to give recoil and velocity similar to self-defense and competition loads, so practice feels familiar and realistic. The 230-grain bullet leaves the muzzle at 890 fps with 404 foot-pounds of energy, loaded with clean-burning powders, Federal primers and brass. It makes sense for range practice with a .45 Auto pistol. Federal Ammunition sells it in a 50-round box.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .45 Auto, the traditional 1911 cartridge, known for a heavy bullet at moderate velocity.
• Bullet weight is 230 grains, the weight Federal lists for this specific load.
• The bullet is full metal jacket, a full metal jacket bullet, the standard practice-ammunition design for smooth feeding and economical range volume.
• Muzzle velocity is 890 fps, measured by Federal from a 5-inch test barrel.
• Muzzle energy is 404 foot-pounds, Federal’s published figure for this load.
• The load uses Federal primers and brass, with clean-burning powders.
• Package quantity is 50 rounds, the count you receive in the box.
• Federal lists the usage as target shooting, matching the way this load is intended to be shot.
• Federal markets it under its American Eagle line, built for realistic practice ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is .45 Auto the same as .45 ACP? Yes. Federal lists this cartridge as 45 Auto, which is the same round most shooters call .45 ACP.

What is this .45 Auto load meant for? Federal lists the usage as target shooting. It is a good fit for range practice with a .45 Auto pistol.

What is the muzzle velocity of the 230-grain .45 Auto load? Federal lists the muzzle velocity at 890 fps and the muzzle energy at 404 foot-pounds from a 5-inch test barrel.

Buy the Federal American Eagle .45 Auto 230gr FMJ, 50-Round Box

Practice ammunition earns its keep by being there every range trip, and Federal has built this line for exactly that job. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and browse more handgun ammunition while you are here.