Description
Federal 380 Auto 70gr Lead Free IRT ammunition is built for clean, safe training at indoor ranges. Part of the American Eagle Indoor Range Training line, it pairs a 70 grain lead free bullet with Federal’s Catalyst lead free primer, and it leaves a 3.75 inch test barrel at about 1,110 feet per second. Each box holds 50 rounds.
Cleaner Air at the Firing Line
Conventional ammunition releases lead from two places: the bullet base and the primer. American Eagle IRT removes both. The lead free bullet keeps lead off the backstop, and the Catalyst primer replaces the lead styphnate found in standard primers.
Federal says Catalyst is non hygroscopic, meaning it does not absorb moisture the way some older lead free primer formulas did. That gives it the same reliability, shelf life and ballistics as conventional primers, so you do not trade dependability for cleaner air.
The lead free projectiles are engineered to splash back no more than conventional jacketed lead bullets when fired at hard targets, which makes them a good fit for steel target bays and indoor ranges that restrict lead.
Federal 380 Auto 70gr Lead Free IRT Specifications
These figures follow Federal’s published data for item AE380LF1. Federal’s product page lists UPC 604544656527, which matches this listing.
- Brand: Federal (American Eagle)
- Product line: Indoor Range Training (IRT) Lead Free
- Manufacturer item number: AE380LF1
- Caliber: 380 Auto (380 ACP)
- Bullet: 70 grain lead free IRT
- Primer: Catalyst lead free primer
- Muzzle velocity: about 1,110 fps (3.75 inch test barrel)
- Usage: target shooting and training
- Rounds per box: 50
Training Tips
Use Federal 380 Auto 70gr Lead Free IRT ammo only in firearms chambered for 380 Auto.
Light bullets can shoot to a slightly different point of impact than heavier defensive loads. Check your sights at 7 and 15 yards with both.
Run a few magazines through your pistol to confirm reliable feeding before relying on any new load.
Practice drawing from your holster, reloading and shooting at realistic distances to get the most from every box.
Federal 380 Auto 70gr Lead Free IRT ammo is a proven choice for concealed carry owners who train at indoor ranges, ranges that require lead free ammunition, and shooters who practice often and want to limit lead exposure.
The 380 Auto is one of the most popular calibers for compact and pocket carry pistols. Small guns are harder to shoot well than full size pistols, which makes regular practice even more important. Federal 380 Auto 70gr Lead Free IRT ammo gives you a clean, consistent load for those practice sessions so your skills keep up with your carry gun.
The light 70 grain bullet produces mild recoil, which helps newer shooters build confidence and lets experienced shooters run longer sessions without fatigue. Because Federal 380 Auto 70gr Lead Free IRT rounds use a lead free primer and bullet, they are also a smart choice for shooters who practice several times a week and want to reduce lead exposure for themselves and their families.
Many indoor ranges now require or encourage lead free ammunition, especially those with older ventilation systems. Bringing a supply of IRT ammunition means you can shoot at those ranges without worrying about range rules.
Store your ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original box. Buying several boxes of Federal 380 Auto 70gr Lead Free IRT at once keeps you stocked for regular training and helps keep point of impact consistent from session to session.
Pair this load with a quality defensive round for carry, and use the IRT boxes for the high volume practice that builds real skill.
Want a budget friendly range load? Compare Federal Champion 380 Auto 95gr FMJ, or read Federal’s American Eagle IRT 380 Auto product page for full ballistics.
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