About This Federal 5.56x45mm Ammunition
We know you’re a real reasonable feller. History of good decision making, and whatnot. But if you decide to pass on this choice deal, then we might just have to reconfigure our apprehension of your mental faculties.Every shooter with at least two interconnected brain cells ought to go gaga in appreciation over Federal American Eagle 5.56x45 ammunition. Here’s the question you have to ask yourself: Do I own a 5.56x45 rifle with a rate of twist between 1:16” and 1:7”? If your answer is “Sí, señor,” then say “Hola” to your next target ammo!
That 55 grain bullet weight. That full metal jacket bullet. That 3,165 fps muzzle velocity. By cracky, with features like those, this is basically just M193 ammunition. That’s what most AR buffs already know and love for target shooting, and you’re unquestionably one of the buffest among them. That FMJ does have a boat tail (BT) to boost its long-range performance (0.246 G1 BC; roughly two-thirds velocity retention at 300 yards, which is normal and average). It also has a steel-free design that’ll force even the crabbiest range staff to welcome you with outstretched arms.
This ammo’s brass is equal parts new and reloadable. If you notice discoloration, you are simply noticing the visible yet purely cosmetic evidence that the cases were heat-treated for added robustness and reliability.
| Quantity | 100 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Federal |
| Ammo Caliber | 5.56x45mm |
| Manufacturer SKU | AE193C |
| Bullet Type | FMJ-BT |
| Primer Type | boxer |
| Muzzle Velocity | 3165 |
| Muzzle Energy | 1223 |
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