Is anybody using American Eagle .308 Win 150 gr FMJ Boat-Tail in a remington modle 700 target tactial? If so what is your impression of the catridge it is made by Federal. Any imput would be appreciated
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Re: American Eagle
I used quite a bit of it when I took my students out shooting. It was cheaper and they were about to purchase quite a few boxes of it. Shot it out of my 2 Rem 700s. After some quick and dirty classes on trigger pull, proper positions, and Mil-Dots they were off shooting. I was spotting them and telling them where to hold and every one of them hit a gong (person shaped, not sure of the actual size) at 600. It took them 3-4 to get on target then it was off to the races. They loved it.
Would it be my go to round, no, but if I need to teach someone or try to get someone in the game I would say that ammo does the job.
I used quite a bit of it when I took my students out shooting. It was cheaper and they were about to purchase quite a few boxes of it. Shot it out of my 2 Rem 700s. After some quick and dirty classes on trigger pull, proper positions, and Mil-Dots they were off shooting. I was spotting them and telling them where to hold and every one of them hit a gong (person shaped, not sure of the actual size) at 600. It took them 3-4 to get on target then it was off to the races. They loved it.
Would it be my go to round, no, but if I need to teach someone or try to get someone in the game I would say that ammo does the job.
Re: American Eagle
I shot some through an SPS, and it averaged about 1.5 moa
(at least to 300 yards)
I shot some through an SPS, and it averaged about 1.5 moa
(at least to 300 yards)
Re: American Eagle
It is decent enough ammo for range/practice use, but you aren't going to win any comps with it. It is consistent and reliable ammo. Accuracy will vary depending on your rifle, but out of most quality bolt action rifles, it will get 1.5MOA or slightly better. I have run some through an AR-10 carbine and it was sub-2MOA at 200yds. Again, nothing to write home about, but its cheap and goes bang when you squeeze the trigger.
AE is Federal through and through (all made by ATK). AE is just ATK's "cheaper" commercial branded of ammo.
It is decent enough ammo for range/practice use, but you aren't going to win any comps with it. It is consistent and reliable ammo. Accuracy will vary depending on your rifle, but out of most quality bolt action rifles, it will get 1.5MOA or slightly better. I have run some through an AR-10 carbine and it was sub-2MOA at 200yds. Again, nothing to write home about, but its cheap and goes bang when you squeeze the trigger.
AE is Federal through and through (all made by ATK). AE is just ATK's "cheaper" commercial branded of ammo.
Re: American Eagle
Give the American Eagle 168g OTM M1A load a try. Less expensive than Match ammo and is at or close to moa in my rifles. I think I paid $15.90 a box.
Give the American Eagle 168g OTM M1A load a try. Less expensive than Match ammo and is at or close to moa in my rifles. I think I paid $15.90 a box.
Re: American Eagle
Thanks for the info I think I'll pass on getting some.The next round I have is SSA 175gr Sierra OTM I wil be trying that this next weekend hopefully with bettere results.
Thanks for the info I think I'll pass on getting some.The next round I have is SSA 175gr Sierra OTM I wil be trying that this next weekend hopefully with bettere results.
Re: American Eagle
My sps tact loves Federal 180 grain soft points. I can consistantly put 1" or better groups and I find it all over for around 20 bucks a box.
My sps tact loves Federal 180 grain soft points. I can consistantly put 1" or better groups and I find it all over for around 20 bucks a box.
