Federal AE3006N American Eagle Rifle 30-06 Springfield 150gr FMJ Boat Tail

Description

BTL Supply is pleased to offer Federal American Eagle 30-06 Springfield 150 Grain Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail ammunition. American Eagle is Federal's dedicated range and practice line, built on the same components and quality control that back Federal's law enforcement and duty offerings, at a price that makes high-volume shooting practical. This is clean-burning, non-corrosive, reloadable brass-cased ammunition loaded to a classic 150 grain 30-06 profile that works in everything from a modern bolt gun to a vintage service rifle.

Item Details

Manufacturer: Federal Ammunition (Anoka, Minnesota, USA) Product Line: American Eagle Manufacturer Part Number: AE3006N Caliber: 30-06 Springfield Bullet Weight: 150 Grain Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ BT) Muzzle Velocity: 2,910 fps Muzzle Energy: 2,820 ft. lbs. Ballistic Coefficient (G1): .408 Case Type: Brass, reloadable Primer Type: Boxer Corrosive: No Lead Free: No Application: Target shooting, practice, training Packaging: Box of 20 Rounds (Case of 500 available, 25 boxes of 20) Origin: Made in the USA SKU: AE3006N UPC: 029465085322

Background

Federal Ammunition has been loading cartridges in Anoka, Minnesota since 1922 and is one of the most recognized names in American ammunition. The company supplies everything from premium hunting loads to law enforcement duty ammunition, and its manufacturing consistency is a large part of why agencies and competitive shooters keep coming back. The American Eagle line was created to give shooters that same factory quality in a practice-grade load, using commercial brass, boxer primers, and standard jacketed bullets rather than premium bonded or match projectiles.

The 30-06 Springfield itself needs little introduction. Adopted in 1906 and carried through two World Wars and Korea in the 1903 Springfield, the M1917, the BAR, and the M1 Garand, it remains one of the most versatile centerfire rifle cartridges ever produced. The 150 grain loading is the traditional military-profile weight and is the closest commercial analogue to the original M2 Ball specification, which makes it a natural choice for shooters running vintage rifles or working up practice volume for a hunting rifle zeroed with heavier bullets.

The full metal jacket boat tail bullet in this load is built for range work. The jacket resists deformation during feeding, keeps barrel fouling to a minimum over long strings of fire, and the boat tail profile helps the round hold velocity and stay stable at distance. With a .408 G1 ballistic coefficient and nearly 2,900 fps at the muzzle, it is more than capable of honest accuracy out past 200 yards in a decent rifle.

Brass cases and boxer primers also mean this is reloadable ammunition. For 30-06 shooters who save their brass, once-fired American Eagle cases are a well-regarded starting point for handloading, which adds real value beyond the initial box price.

Condition

Condition: New, factory fresh ammunition in original manufacturer packaging.

Specific Notes: This is new production ammunition sealed in Federal factory boxes. As with any ammunition, always confirm that the cartridge matches your firearm's chambering before use and follow all safe handling practices.

Note for M1 Garand owners: This is a commercial 30-06 load, not a Garand-specific load. While 150 grain commercial ammunition is on the lighter end and is frequently run in Garands, standard commercial 30-06 can generate port pressures higher than the M2 Ball specification the M1 gas system was designed around, which over time can stress or bend an op-rod. If you are shooting an M1 Garand, we recommend an adjustable gas plug or ammunition specifically loaded to M2 Ball pressure. Shooters running bolt-action 30-06 rifles, the 1903 and 1903A3, or the M1917 have no such concern.

What's Included

• 20 rounds of Federal American Eagle 30-06 Springfield 150 Grain FMJ Boat Tail ammunition in original factory packaging
• Case quantity (500 rounds, 25 boxes of 20)