FED AM EAGLE V&P 22HRN 35GR 50/500

Description

Federal’s American Eagle Varmint & Predator line is built around one straightforward goal: delivering consistent, flat-shooting performance on small targets at field distances without the cost premium of Federal’s Premium tier. This .22 Hornet load with a 35-grain Tipped Varmint bullet is aimed squarely at hunters who work open country for prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and coyotes, where shot opportunities often come at varying ranges and follow-up time is short.

The polymer tip on the Tipped Varmint bullet does two things: it protects the nose during feeding and in the magazine, and it initiates expansion reliably even at the reduced velocities the .22 Hornet produces at longer distances. The ballistic coefficient of .109 is modest, which means wind drift compounds quickly past 200 yards — the published data shows roughly 14 inches of drift at 200 and over 38 inches at 300 in a 10 mph crosswind. That’s not a limitation of this load specifically; it reflects the aerodynamics of a light, small-diameter bullet at the velocities the cartridge generates. Knowing that going in lets you make better hold decisions in the field rather than chasing zero problems at the bench.

Federal uses their own brass, primer, and propellant throughout, which means the components are matched to each other rather than sourced separately. Muzzle velocity is 3,000 fps, and the 50-round box count suits a day’s hunting without excess weight in a pack. The brass cases are reloadable for those who work up handloads after the season.