FED AM EAGLE 762X39 124GR FMJ 20/500

Description

Federal’s American Eagle line exists to give shooters a reliable, accurate round for regular range work without the cost associated with premium hunting or defensive loads. This 7.62x39mm loading is built around that same premise: consistent performance at a price that makes high-volume practice practical for AK-pattern and SKS shooters.

The 124-grain full metal jacket bullet leaves the muzzle at 2,350 feet per second, which translates to 1,520 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle — enough to give you meaningful feedback on your holds and technique without the round being punishing to shoot in volume. The FMJ construction keeps the bullet profile stable through flight without the deformation that a hollow point or soft point would introduce, making it consistent from shot to shot and appropriate for steel targets at typical rifle distances.

Federal loads this ammunition with reloadable brass cases, which matters if you reload. Spent brass from a quality American manufacturer is worth keeping, and the consistent primer pockets and case dimensions here make it suitable for multiple reloading cycles. The primers are matched to the load for reliable ignition across a range of temperatures, which is a consideration worth noting for shooters who train outdoors in variable conditions.

With a ballistic coefficient of .298, the projectile holds velocity reasonably well out to moderate distances, though this is a round optimized for practical range distances rather than long-range precision work. It comes in 20-round boxes, with case quantities of 500 rounds available for those looking to stock up for extended training.