5.56x45 - 55 Grain FMJBT XM193 - Federal American Eagle - 500 Rounds vs Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294

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Rifles 5.56x45 - 55 Grain FMJBT XM193 - Federal American Eagle - 500 Rounds Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#93999
#23182
Bullet Weight 55 Grain
Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)
Ammo Casing Brass
Quantity 500
Primer Type Boxer
Muzzle Velocity (fps) 3165
Muzzle Energy (ft lbs) 1223
Attracts Magnet No
Action Semi-Automatic
Caliber .223 Remington
Details
Brand Federal Bushmaster
Reviews N/A See 2 Reviews
Prices
MSRP $315.00 $1,081.50
Used Price $220.50 $757.05
Sale Price $283.50 $973.35

Rifles Descriptions

5.56x45 - 55 Grain FMJBT XM193 - Federal American Eagle - 500 Rounds

Is this 5.56x45 ammunition by Federal good for an AR-15? Absolutely – in fact, it is one of the most popular solutions for range training with the great American rifle on the market. This cartridge is manufactured to the same specs as the U.S. Armed Forces’ basic M193 ammunition. (The X only means it was produced for the civilian market and not the military.) The 55 grain FMJBT bullet contains no steel and is not magnetic. Its solid lead core is encapsulated by a gilding metal jacket to enhance functionality in a semi-automatic firearm, and its boat tail helps the bullet retain its velocity so it can keep a flatter trajectory, retain more energy downrange, and avoid becoming deflected by crosswinds. An FMJBT is not appropriate for hunting because it does not expand. There are more suitable bullets for home defense, but since this is basically the same ball ammo that the Army would use in combat it could easily help its owner survive a threat to their personal safety. Federal’s American Eagle label stands for new brass cases, noncorrosive Boxer primers, and clean-burning propellant. That means this ammo doesn’t foul up a rifle with excessive residue, chambers and ignites to deliver consistent ballistic performance, and becomes reloadable once fired.

Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294

The Bushmaster Gas Piston System Rifles bring new levels of reliability to the “AR” type rifle platform by eliminating carbon build up, gas leaks and heat within the Upper Receiver. The Gas Piston System operates by tapping gas pressure off the barrel much like the systems found on AK-47s and FALs * Functions with a wider range of ammunition - less gas pressure - lower cyclic rate * Offers improved reliability and control - with cleaner operation and reduced recoil * Keeps carbon build up and powder residue from reaching - and fouling the Upper Receiver and Bolt Carrier * A Detented Plug in the Gas Block allows easy cleaning of the Systems’ Hard Chrome Plated Piston