Federal® American Eagle® 5.56x45mm NATO Ammunition – 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket Boat-Tail – 100 Rounds Per Box – AE193C
The Federal® American Eagle® 5.56x45mm NATO 55-Grain FMJ Ammunition Value Pack (AE193C) is a premium, American-made centerfire rifle cartridge masterfully engineered to deliver dependable cycling, match-accurate flight geometry, and uncompromised training consistency. While entry-level or steel-cased target ammunition often suffers from erratic powder charges, harsh lacquer coatings that gum up chamber tracks, and brittle primers that cause frustrating click-no-bang failures—leaving your AR-15 action filthy and tracking sluggishly—Federal sets the global baseline for high-volume performance. This high-value range and drill milestone (604544705829) couples military-standard production metrics with premium domestic components, making it an exceptional primary feed choice for tactical carbine courses, zeroing sessions, and intensive training strings.
The operational foundation of this duty-grade load relies on high-quality, factory-fresh solid brass cartridge cases. Precision-drawn and uniform-walled to promote clean gas sealing, fluid extraction, and reliable feeding across semi-automatic and full-automatic platforms, these casings utilize non-corrosive, highly stable **Boxer primers and clean-burning propellants**. This specialized powder formulation maximizes velocity consistency while minimizing hard carbon ash deposits inside your gas tube and bolt carrier keyway, keeping your rifle running cooler and longer. The defining technical edge of the AE193C configuration is its optimization with a premium **55-grain Full Metal Jacket Boat-Tail (FMJ-BT)** projectile. Featuring a precision-formed lead core locked inside a uniform copper jacket, the aerodynamic boat-tail design stabilizes the bullet against crosswinds, forcing a highly predictable, flat-shooting trajectory loop up to mid-range distances.
The internal ballistics of this Lake City-backed production run are carefully tuned to match standard military M193 specifications. Driving out of the muzzle at a lightning-fast **3,165 feet per second (FPS)** with 1,223 foot-pounds of punchy kinetic energy, it generates realistic tactical recoil and matches the elevation tracking of real-world duty ammo. Packaged in an exceptionally economical, loose-packed 100-round value box format, this non-corrosive asset slashes cardboard waste and allows high-volume shooters to rapidly load multiple magazines back-to-back without tearing open individual small packs. This American-engineered upgrade maximizes shot-to-shot consistency for operators who refuse to cycle low-tier ammunition through their firearms.
Includes: (1) Factory-Sealed 100-Round Box of Federal American Eagle 5.56mm NATO 55gr FMJ-BT Ammunition.
*Chamber & Barrel Compatibility Guidance: This ammunition is loaded to full 5.56x45mm NATO pressures, which generate higher peak internal forces than a standard .223 Remington cartridge. It is explicitly engineered for safe firing across weapons marked with **5.56 NATO or .223 Wylde** chamber stamps. Always audit your rifle's barrel markings before firing to prevent structural pressure liabilities inside strict, vintage .223 Remington bolt-action chambers.
Key Features
- Aerodynamic Boat-Tail Profile: 55-grain copper-jacketed FMJ-BT bullets feature a tapered base to increase flight stability and ensure highly flat, predictable target trajectories.
- Premium Reloadable Brass Casings: Heavy-duty, high-ductility brass shells optimize chamber sealing and smooth extraction while remaining fully reloadable for handloading setups.
- Economical 100-Round Box: Loose-packed value box sizing streamlines magazine loading strings and provides plenty of training volume without cluttering your range bag.
- Clean-Burning Powder Blend: Specially treated propellants maximize muzzle velocity while reducing residual carbon fouling inside direct-impingement AR gas systems.
- Non-Corrosive Boxer Primers: Advanced primers ignite instantly under extreme thermal drops without leaving corrosive mercuric or salt deposits behind inside your bolt channel.
- Battle-Proven USA Craftsmanship: Proudly manufactured and tested in the United States using the same rigorous production standards that supply professional defense networks worldwide.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Federal® Ammunition / Federal Premium (Anoka, MN)
- Product Line: American Eagle® Rifle Series
- Model Name: American Eagle 5.56 NATO 55gr FMJ-BT 100-Pack
- SKU / MPN: AE193C (Alternative Part Identifier: Item #AE193C)
- Caliber / Cartridge Class: 5.56x45mm NATO (M193 Specification Matching)
- Bullet Weight Spec: 55 Grains (55 gr)
- Bullet Profile Style: Full Metal Jacket Boat-Tail (FMJ-BT)
- Case Matrix Material: New Factory-Original Reloadable Brass
- Primer Configuration Class: Non-Corrosive Boxer Primer
- Muzzle Velocity Threshold: 3,165 FPS (Feet Per Second)
- Muzzle Energy Rating: 1,223 ft-lbs (Foot-Pounds)
- Ballistic Coefficient Profile: .246 (G1 Model)
- Core Applications: High-Volume Tactical Training, Carbine Drills, Range Plinking, Rifle Zeroing
- Box Packaging Count: 100 Rounds Per Box (5 Boxes Per Factory Master Case)
- Country of Origin: Proudly Made in the USA
- UPC Barcode: 604544705829
