Fed Am Eagle 45acp 230gr Fmj 50/500
- Capacity-Rounds:
- 50
- Caliber-Gauge:
- 45 ACP
- Grain:
- 230
- Muzzle Velocity:
- 890
- Application:
- Sport Shooting
- Muzzle Energy:
- 404 ft lbs
- HazAir:
- Yes
Federal American Eagle .45 ACP 230gr FMJ ammunition is a straightforward, no-frills round designed for shooters who need reliable practice and training loads. Built on Federal's reputation for consistent performance, American Eagle ammunition offers the ballistic familiarity you want when you're preparing for duty, competition, or everyday range time with your .45 ACP. This is bread-and-butter ammo: clean-burning, dependable, and available in practical quantities so you can train hard without overthinking it.
The 230-grain full metal jacket bullet is the classic .45 ACP weight class, delivering the performance characteristics shooters expect from the round. Federal's own primers and brass ensure chamber-to-chamber consistency, reducing variables during practice and helping you build repeatable fundamentals. Whether you're running drills at an indoor range or working through technique at an outdoor bay, American Eagle ammunition won't distract you with cost or reliability concerns.
Sold in 50-round boxes and 500-round cases, these quantities fit both casual plinking sessions and serious training blocks. If you shoot .45 ACP regularly—law enforcement, competition, or personal defense prep—having a proven, affordable practice round on hand means you'll actually get trigger time instead of rationing ammo or settling for whatever's in stock.
Key Features
- 230-grain full metal jacket bullet
- Federal primers for reliable ignition
- Brass casing for consistent reloading potential
- Clean-burning powder formulation
- Available in 50-round boxes and 500-round cases
Specifications
| Caliber | .45 ACP |
| Bullet Weight | 230 grains |
| Bullet Type | Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) |
| Packaging | 50 Rounds/Box, 500 Rounds/Case |
| Primer | Federal |
| Casing | Brass |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between American Eagle and other Federal ammunition lines?
American Eagle is Federal's value-focused training and practice line. It uses the same Federal primers and quality control that go into their premium offerings, making it a reliable choice for high-volume shooting without the added cost of specialty loads.
Is this .45 ACP ammo good for duty or self-defense use?
American Eagle is designed as a training and practice round. For duty or defensive applications, consult your agency standards or select ammunition specifically engineered for that purpose.
Can I reload Federal American Eagle brass?
Yes. American Eagle comes in brass casing, which is reloadable. Always inspect casings for defects and follow safe reloading practices.
What quantity should I order—50 rounds or 500?
That depends on your training schedule. The 50-round box works for occasional range sessions; the 500-round case is ideal if you shoot .45 ACP regularly and want to reduce per-round logistics.
Ammunition Restrictions:
You must be 18 years or older to purchase shotgun or rifle ammunition, and 21 years or older for handgun ammunition. All ammunition must be shipped via Domestic Ground, and shipping is not available for international residents. Residents of CA, DC, IL, MA, NY, CT, and NJ may be subject to additional restrictions. Always ensure you use the appropriate ammunition for your firearms, and check your state and local laws for any other relevant regulations on firearms and ammunition. Due to Department of Transportation regulations, returns on ammo cannot be accepted. Please verify local laws before placing an order.
We are unable to ship ammunition to the following:
- Hawaii
- Alaska
- P.O. Boxes
- APO/FPO Addresses
- International Addresses
- U.S. Territories
- U.S. addresses with zip codes starting with (100, 101, 102)
Illinois residents must provide a copy of a valid FOID Card or Valid Concealed Carry License, along with their IL driver’s license or IL state identification card to purchase ammunition. The ammunition can only be shipped to an address listed on either of those two documents.
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