Fed Am Eagle 556 55gr Fmj Bt 20/500

Federal American Eagle 556 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail ammunition delivers proven performance for rifle training, practice, and qualification exercises. This 20-round box per carton provides the ballistic characteristics and reliability that make American Eagle a standard choice for operators, law enforcement trainers, and serious shooters who demand consistent performance without premium pricing.

The 55-grain bullet weight represents the classic 5.56 NATO specification, offering manageable recoil and predictable trajectory across intermediate distances typical of patrol carbine and M4-pattern rifle use. Full Metal Jacket construction ensures reliable feeding through AR-pattern platforms and minimizes fouling compared to hollow-point or specialty rounds. The boat tail design promotes aerodynamic stability and extends supersonic flight characteristics downrange, a factor appreciated during longer-range training at 100 yards and beyond where wind deflection becomes measurable.

This ammunition suits rifle marksmanship courses, qualification day, and high-volume practice where cost-per-round matters without sacrificing consistency. Shooters working through duty-rifle certification or running carbine fundamentals courses benefit from the familiarity factor—American Eagle's ballistic profile mirrors many duty and defensive loadings, making transition between training and carry rounds seamless. The 20/500 packaging structure delivers 20 rounds per box, with standard 50-round cases available for those buying in volume.

American Eagle occupies a transparent position in the 5.56 market—not budget-tier, not match-grade. It represents Federal's commitment to consistent manufacturing standards and quality control, making it a logical choice for range operators and training facilities that cycle significant ammunition volumes while maintaining acceptable accuracy standards.