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condor bravo · December 20, 2017, 01:19 AM

The ammunition box for the American Eagles only indicates it is a 150gr FMJ. The nose shape is sort of a rounded off spire point and it has a cannelure. One might assume it is a Federal bullet but not necessarily. The primers are crimped and the headstamps are FC followed by a year date. Muzzle velocity is shown as 2740 fps. Have used many of them and are hopefully waiting for more at X-mas. As indicated in previous threads on the subject, 47gr 4064 or 4895 are typical loads for the 150 and 168 grain bullets. You can also consider using the Sierra or Hornady 168gr HPBT match bullet.

December 20, 2017, 01:19 AM	#2
condor bravo Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2014 Location: Nevada/Ariz/CA Posts: 1,753	The ammunition box for the American Eagles only indicates it is a 150gr FMJ. The nose shape is sort of a rounded off spire point and it has a cannelure. One might assume it is a Federal bullet but not necessarily. The primers are crimped and the headstamps are FC followed by a year date. Muzzle velocity is shown as 2740 fps. Have used many of them and are hopefully waiting for more at X-mas. As indicated in previous threads on the subject, 47gr 4064 or 4895 are typical loads for the 150 and 168 grain bullets. You can also consider using the Sierra or Hornady 168gr HPBT match bullet. Last edited by condor bravo; December 20, 2017 at 01:28 AM.