Last reviewed: 2026-04-17 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
Federal American Eagle 45 ACP 230 grain FMJ is a full-metal-jacket cartridge engineered for range work, training drills, and high-volume shooting where you need consistent muzzle velocity without premium-tier cost. Federal Premium Ammunition designed American Eagle to mirror the ballistic profile of its duty-grade loads — same brass, same primer chemistry, same quality-control regime — then streamlined the bullet jacket and packaging to deliver a lower per-round price. The result: 850 fps muzzle velocity, 369 ft-lbs of energy, and reloadable brass cases that collect cleanly at the firing line.
Load Profile
Each round pushes a 230-grain full-metal-jacket projectile through a Boxer-primed brass case. Federal stamps the headstamp, seats the bullet to SAAMI spec, and crimps the case mouth for reliable feeding in 1911 platforms, polymer-framed duty pistols, and PCC carbines chambered in 45 ACP. The non-corrosive primer ignites a clean-burning powder charge that produces minimal residue in the chamber and bore. Muzzle velocity measures 850 feet per second from a 5-inch test barrel; muzzle energy checks in at 369 foot-pounds. Brass cases eject intact and remain reloadable for handloaders running progressive presses or single-stage setups.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 45 ACP |
| Bullet weight | 230 Grains |
| Bullet type | Full Metal Jacket |
| Muzzle velocity | 850 Feet Per Second |
| Muzzle energy | 369 Foot Pounds |
| Rounds/box | 50 Round |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Intended use | Range & Target |
| Manufacturer | Federal Premium Ammunition |
Federal manufactures this load in the United States, boxing fifty rounds per package with a total shipping weight of 2.435 pounds. Brass cases remain reloadable after firing, and the non-corrosive Boxer primer simplifies decapping for reloaders. Browse the full inventory of 45 ACP ammo to compare grain weights, velocities, and bullet profiles across brands.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Always follow the four universal rules of firearm safety when handling live ammunition.
- Verify current state and local laws governing ammunition purchase, possession, and transport in your jurisdiction.
- This product contains lead; exposure may cause cancer and reproductive harm per California Proposition 65. Wash hands after handling.
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