Federal AE 45 Auto 230gr FMJ – Proven American Eagle 1911 Range Ammo, 50 Rounds

Description

Federal AE 45 Auto 230gr FMJ ammunition is American Eagle’s classic 45 ACP ball load in a 50 round box. The 230 grain full metal jacket bullet leaves a 5 inch test barrel at about 890 feet per second, the traditional weight and speed the 45 ACP was built around, making it a natural fit for 1911s and every modern 45 pistol.

• The Original 45 ACP Recipe
• Federal AE 45 Auto 230gr FMJ Specifications
• Practice Tips for 45 ACP Shooters

The Original 45 ACP Recipe

The 230 grain round nose bullet at moderate velocity is the load that made the 45 ACP famous. It feeds smoothly through nearly any 45 pistol, produces a recoil impulse many shooters prefer over faster cartridges, and punches clean holes in paper.

American Eagle builds this load with Federal primers, Federal brass and clean burning powders. Federal’s published ballistics show it holding about 824 feet per second at 100 yards, a steady, predictable trajectory for any practical pistol distance.

A 50 round box is perfect for regular range trips, pistol qualifications and checking function on a new or freshly cleaned handgun.

Federal AE 45 Auto 230gr FMJ Specifications

These figures follow Federal’s published data for the American Eagle 45 Auto 230 grain FMJ load. The SportsSouth listing for item AE45A matches this listing’s UPC 029465085032.

• Brand: Federal (American Eagle)
• Product line: American Eagle Handgun
• Manufacturer item number: AE45A
• Caliber: 45 Auto (45 ACP)
• Bullet: 230 grain full metal jacket
• Muzzle velocity: about 890 fps (5 inch test barrel)
• Usage: target shooting
• Rounds per box: 50

Practice Tips for 45 ACP Shooters

Use Federal AE 45 Auto 230gr FMJ ammo only in firearms chambered for 45 Auto.

Most 1911 sights are regulated for 230 grain loads, so this ammunition is a good choice for confirming your zero.

Practice controlled pairs at 7 yards to learn how the heavy bullet recoils and how quickly your sights settle.

Keep magazines clean and replace worn springs to keep your pistol feeding reliably.

Federal AE 45 Auto 230gr FMJ ammo is a proven choice for 1911 owners, 45 ACP pistol shooters who practice regularly, and anyone who wants a convenient box of traditional ball ammunition.

The 45 ACP and the 1911 were adopted together by the U.S. Army in 1911, and the pairing served for most of the twentieth century. Today the cartridge remains a favorite for competition, home defense and concealed carry. Federal AE 45 Auto 230gr FMJ ammo produces roughly 405 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle by standard calculation, the familiar performance 45 shooters know well.

The heavy bullet moving at a moderate speed creates a recoil impulse many people describe as a push rather than a snap. Practicing with Federal AE 45 Auto 230gr FMJ rounds helps you master that impulse, tighten your grip and speed up follow up shots.

Full metal jacket bullets are ideal for practice. They feed smoothly in nearly any 45 pistol, leave clean holes in paper targets and cost less than hollow points.

Store your ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original box. Buying a few boxes of Federal AE 45 Auto 230gr FMJ from the same lot keeps point of impact consistent from one range trip to the next, and the extra boxes mean you are always ready to shoot.

Before a match or class, fire a few magazines of this load to confirm your pistol is running well, then clean and lubricate it so it is ready for a long day. Small checks like these prevent most range day malfunctions.

Shoot in volume? See the Federal Champion 45 Auto 230gr FMJ 300 round pack, or read Federal’s American Eagle 45 Auto product page for full ballistics.