Federal American Eagle .223 Remington 55gr FMJ-BT Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • FMJ-BT • MPN: AE223
Federal American Eagle .223 Remington 55gr FMJ-BT Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • FMJ-BT • MPN: AE223
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 3240 fps | 1282 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 3144 fps | 1208 ft-lb | -0.8" |
| 50 yds | 3052 fps | 1138 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 75 yds | 2962 fps | 1071 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2873 fps | 1008 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2787 fps | 948 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 150 yds | 2702 fps | 891 ft-lb | -0.8" |
| 175 yds | 2618 fps | 837 ft-lb | -1.6" |
| 200 yds | 2536 fps | 786 ft-lb | -2.7" |
| 225 yds | 2456 fps | 737 ft-lb | -4.2" |
| 250 yds | 2377 fps | 690 ft-lb | -6.1" |
| 275 yds | 2299 fps | 646 ft-lb | -8.3" |
| 300 yds | 2223 fps | 604 ft-lb | -10.9" |
| 325 yds | 2148 fps | 564 ft-lb | -14.0" |
| 350 yds | 2075 fps | 526 ft-lb | -17.5" |
| 375 yds | 2003 fps | 490 ft-lb | -21.6" |
| 400 yds | 1933 fps | 456 ft-lb | -26.2" |
| 425 yds | 1864 fps | 424 ft-lb | -31.3" |
| 450 yds | 1797 fps | 394 ft-lb | -37.1" |
| 475 yds | 1732 fps | 366 ft-lb | -43.6" |
| 500 yds | 1668 fps | 340 ft-lb | -50.8" |
Product Overview
Federal American Eagle 55gr FMJ-BT is the default range ammunition for .223 Remington shooters in the US. Federal produces this load in massive quantities at their Anoka, Minnesota plant, and it shows up on the shelf at nearly every gun store in the country. The 0.269 G1 ballistic coefficient is notably higher than most 55gr FMJ offerings, which gives it a measurable advantage in wind drift and drop at 200+ yards. For AR-15 owners who want a single training load they can always find in stock, this is the straightforward answer.
Carbine courses, zeroing sessions, and weekly range trips are where American Eagle earns its reputation. The brass case and boxer primer make it fully reloadable, which matters for shooters who process their brass. It feeds without issue in direct impingement and piston AR platforms, and the consistent powder charge produces predictable velocities shot to shot. Accuracy typically runs 1.5-2.5 MOA from a rack-grade AR barrel, which is competitive with anything else in this price range.
American Eagle also works well for introducing new shooters to the AR-15 platform. The 55gr bullet at 3,240 fps produces mild recoil that won't intimidate beginners. Bolt-action .223 owners can use it for inexpensive practice between hunting seasons. The FMJ bullet construction means this is a range-only load with no expansion capability for game or defense.
- Widely available at virtually every retailer that stocks ammunition
- Higher ballistic coefficient (0.269 G1) than most competing 55gr FMJ loads
- Brass cases are consistent and well-suited for reloading
- Extremely reliable feeding across all AR-15 variants
- Federal's quality control is among the most consistent in the industry
- Slightly more expensive than steel-case or imported alternatives
- FMJ construction limits use to range and training only
- 1.5-2.5 MOA accuracy is adequate but not match-grade
All Federal American Eagle .223 Remington 55gr FMJ-BT Ammo Prices
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