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Posted On: 3/20/2021
By: Stanley Suttee
A: Yes sir, Federal's American Eagle line of ammunition is manufactured in Anoka, Minnesota.
Posted On: 8/9/2019
By: Eric Brooks
A: Hi Eric. "Boat tail" refers to the actual projectile. Instead of a flat base, the bullet will be tapered on the end. This makes the projectile a bit longer than a flat based bullet and therefore a bit more stable in flight. Unless you are firing a highend match grade rifle at a longer range target, this will have no effect on your accuracy.
Posted On: 4/10/2019
By: Tyler
A: Hi Tyler. This particular deal of American Eagle comes in a bulk plastic bag inside the case. This allows for the lowest cost product from a manufacturing stand point.
Posted On: 3/18/2018
By: Billdozer
A: Hello!
Federal lists the muzzle velocity of this round at 3240 fps.
Posted On: 10/31/2017
By: Leah Ballock
A: Hello Leah,
This ammunition is loaded with a lead core, copper jacketed projectile. There is no steel in this projectile at all.
Posted On: 3/4/2017
By: Larry Abrahamson
A: Hello Larry,
The total weight of this case is 26.5 lbs.
Posted On: 11/11/2016
By: Ralph Dorr
A: Hello Ralph,
This Federal ammunition is loaded in a boxer primed, brass case that can easily be reloaded.
Posted On: 8/14/2014
By: Bill Gardiner
A: Hello Bill,
Congratulations on the new Colt! Since it is chambered in 5.56, you can shoot both 5.56 and .223 safely. 5.56 has a higher chamber pressure than .223 so a rifle chambered in 5.56 can shoot both, but a rifle only chambered in .223 can only shoot .223.
As for the ammo, it will depend on what you are using it for. If it is just for target shooting, then something like the .223 PMC 55gr. FMJ-BT rounds would work great or the 5.56 55gr. M193 rounds. For hunting, the Winchester Varmint rounds and the Fiocchi and Hornady V-Max rounds work very well. Since you have a lot of different rounds already, you can safely shoot them in your M4 and see what you think of them.
