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When you're serious about varmint hunting and pest control, you want ammunition that's proven to work. Federal American Eagle Varmint & Predator in .223 Remington gets the job done without breaking the bank. This load pairs a 50-grain jacketed hollow point bullet with quality brass cases and Federal primers, giving you reliable performance across everything from AR platforms to bolt-action rifles.
The 50-grain JHP design is specifically engineered to expand rapidly and violently on contact with varmint-sized targets. You get consistent accuracy and tight groups from shot to shot, which matters when you're taking precision shots across distance. The light bullet weight translates to a flat trajectory, meaning your sight-in holds work well across the ranges where most varmint hunting happens. With a muzzle velocity of 3325 fps and 1227 foot-pounds of energy, this round delivers the terminal performance you need.
The Varmint & Predator line uses reloadable brass cases, so if you handload, you're getting quality components worth recapping and reloading. Even if you don't reload, the brass is there if you decide to try it down the road. Federal primers ensure reliable ignition every time, and the loads are manufactured to consistent specifications so you get repeatable performance. This makes it a solid choice for extended range sessions where you're zeroing rifles, practicing technique, or just putting rounds downrange.
Whether you're running predator control on your property, dropping prairie dogs, or working coyotes, this ammunition has what you need. The 50-grain weight is a sweet spot for .223 rifles with standard twist rates, and the hollow point construction delivers quick, clean kills on small to medium game. You get the quality of a trusted ammunition maker without paying premium hunting ammo prices.
Yes, this .223 Remington ammunition functions reliably in modern sporting rifles including AR-15s, as long as your rifle has a standard 1:9 or 1:12 twist rate. The 50-grain bullet is lightweight and works well in most direct impingement and piston-driven platforms. Check your rifle's twist rate if you're shooting a specialty AR build.
Yes, Federal Varmint & Predator ammunition uses reloadable brass cases with standard Boxer primers, making them suitable for handloading. The cases are quality Federal brass that can be reloaded multiple times if you have the equipment and reloading components.
The 50-grain bullet delivers higher velocity and a flatter trajectory compared to heavier bullets, making it ideal for varmint hunting where precise, long-distance shots matter. It expands rapidly on impact with small game. Heavier bullets like 55 or 62 grains retain more energy at distance but have slightly more drop, making them better for medium range work or larger game.
Federal American Eagle is Federal Ammunition's value-oriented line, manufactured to the same reliability standards as their premium offerings but at a lower price point. It's trusted by recreational shooters, hunters, and high-volume users nationwide for dependable performance and consistent feeding across various firearm platforms.
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 Remington |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 0.84 |
| Grains | 50Gr |
| Length | 3.9000 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AE22350VP |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Hollow Point |
| Shipping Weight | 1.3 |
| Units per Box | 50 |
| UPC | 604544617382 |
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