Author Topic: American Eagle .223? (Read 417 times)

cdknox · « **on:** May 07, 2006, 05:25:48 PM »

A local store has this ammo on sale. It is 55 gr. FMJ BT. Just curious if anyone has any experience with this particular ammo. It's on sale for $3.99 for 20. Thanks for any info.

Dillohide · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2006, 06:11:56 PM »

Federal American Eagle is good ammo. The 55 gr FMJ BT is primarily a AR-15 cartridge I think but might group ok in a handi. Mine prefers 50 to 45 grain bullets. Can't use FMJ ammo at my rifle range so never tried it. That is a good price however. Normally it would be $5.00 to $6.00 per box.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2006, 06:19:20 PM »

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=90987

mt3030 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 07, 2006, 06:41:05 PM »

This is excellant ammo at an excellant price. Has shoot good to outstanding in all of my 223s. And the cases are great for handloading.

Wally

fast*eddie · « **Reply #4 on:** May 07, 2006, 07:11:26 PM »

When I 1st bought my Handi 223 a few years ago , I tried different ammo and the American Eagle worked the best . I shot the50 gr hp's as I don't care for FMGs . I also shoot the American Eagle ammo in my TC pistol but reload 50 gr Hornaday V-Max for the Handi using the American Eagle brass ! :grin: