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Federal American Eagle 9mm 115gr FMJ

The benchmark 9mm range ammo from America's largest ammunition manufacturer. Consistent ignition, clean-burning powder, and reloadable brass cases make it the default choice for serious shooters who log thousands of rounds per year.

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Brand
Federal
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Features

  • 115 grain FMJ
  • 9mm Luger
  • 1,180 fps muzzle velocity
  • ~356 ft-lbs energy
  • Brass case, Boxer primed

Compatibility Tags

caliber: 9mmfamily: handgun

Overview

Federal American Eagle is the training counterpart to Federal's premium HST defensive line. Manufactured at Federal's Anoka, Minnesota facility, American Eagle uses the same primers and quality control standards as Federal's duty ammunition, producing consistent velocities and reliable ignition across temperature extremes.

The 115-grain full metal jacket bullet delivers 1,180 fps from a standard 4" test barrel, producing moderate recoil that approximates the feel of most 115gr defensive loads. This makes it an ideal practice surrogate: you can train with American Eagle and carry Federal HST without significant point-of-impact shift. The brass cases are reloadable with Boxer primers, adding further value for handloaders.

Federal sells American Eagle in 50-round boxes and 1,000-round bulk cases. The bulk pricing typically runs $0.28-0.32 per round, making it competitive with imported ammunition while offering domestic manufacturing quality. The clean-burning powder formulation reduces fouling and extends cleaning intervals during extended range sessions.

Key Features

  • 115-grain FMJ loaded to 1,180 fps from 4" barrel
  • Same primers and QC as Federal HST line
  • Reloadable brass cases with Boxer primers
  • Clean-burning powder reduces fouling during long sessions
  • Available in 50-round boxes and 1,000-round bulk cases
  • Consistent point-of-impact with Federal HST for train/carry pairing

Pros

  • +Extremely consistent velocity and accuracy for a training round
  • +Reloadable brass cases with Boxer primers
  • +Clean-burning powder reduces maintenance
  • +Same manufacturer as Federal HST for train/carry pairing
  • +Widely available at retailers and online
  • +Good bulk pricing at $0.28-0.32/rd

Cons

  • Slightly more expensive than steel-case imports
  • 115gr recoil is lighter than 124/147gr defensive loads
  • Not the cheapest option for pure volume shooting

Detailed Specifications

caliber
9mm Luger
bulletWeight
115 grain
bulletType
Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
muzzleVelocity
1,180 fps (4" barrel)
muzzleEnergy
~356 ft-lbs
caseMaterial
Brass (reloadable)
primer
Boxer (non-corrosive)
intendedUse
Range training, target practice, volume shooting

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