Available configurations
| SKU | Grain | Count |
|---|---|---|
| AE45A | 230gr FMJ | 50 |
| AE45A100 | 230gr FMJ | 100 |
About Federal American Eagle .45 ACP
Standard 230gr FMJ ball ammo for .45 ACP range and training use. Brass-cased, boxer-primed, reloadable. The 100-round value pack offers better per-round pricing. The 230gr weight is the standard for .45 ACP — virtually all range ammo uses this weight. Reliable and consistent from Federal's Anoka, MN facility.
50-Round vs 100-Round Packs
The 50-round box (AE45A) is the standard shelf SKU found at most retailers and gun shops. The 100-round value pack (AE45A100) typically saves $0.02--0.04/rd, which adds up for anyone shooting more than a box or two per range trip. At .45 ACP volume pricing, that difference adds up quickly — roughly $2--4 saved per hundred rounds. If your retailer stocks both, always grab the 100-count.
How It Compares
Federal American Eagle and Winchester White Box are the two dominant .45 ACP range loads and trade places on price depending on the week. They perform identically for training purposes. Blazer Brass .45 ACP occasionally undercuts both but is less consistently available. Remington UMC .45 sits in the same bracket. Between AE and White Box there is no meaningful quality difference, so price on the day is the only thing separating them.
Buying Tips
The best .45 ACP prices come from buying 500 or 1,000 round cases online. Shipping on .45 ACP is heavier than 9mm, so factor in shipping cost per round when comparing deals. Federal AE brass is consistent and reloadable, which matters if you reload — the savings on .45 ACP brass alone can justify the purchase. Watch for holiday sales and rebate programs from Federal, which periodically offer $2--5 per box mail-in rebates.
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