Federal American Eagle FMJ 30-06 150gr..

[kristian55]

Question.
Your opinion and advice for small game of cartridge Federal American Eagle FMJ 30-06 150gr..

[WTFC]

I can't think of any use for a Full-Metal-Jacketed bullet, unless you are hunting a fur-bearing animal for the hide.

[kristian55]

Originally Posted by WTFC

I can't think of any use for a Full-Metal-Jacketed bullet, unless you are hunting a fur-bearing animal for the hide.

Task : varmint and animals(fox,wolf) - max.100kg.

[WTFC]

Originally Posted by kristian55

Task : varmint and animals(fox,wolf) - max.100kg.

220 pound varmints??? Better bring the .338! What part of the world are you in? Wolves are protected around here (too bad) and foxes or coyotes are very big.

[kristian55]

Originally Posted by WTFC

220 pound varmints??? Better bring the .338! What part of the world are you in? Wolves are protected around here (too bad) and foxes or coyotes are very big.

Hi Junior.
Read:varmint AND animals

.338 -100kg.- funny

[Kevin Thomas]

Kristian,

Better shoot some and see how the accuracy is before you even worry too much about hunting with these. Like WTFC, I'd hesitate to suggest an FMJ for most hunting needs, especially in factory ammunition. The FMJs can be useful for some pelt hnting, but they'll need to be loaded down quite a bit for that application. At top end velocities, FMJ or not, they can be pretty destructive, and will flat out unhinge a small varmint like a fox.

My concern here centers more on the accuracy issue; FMJs are generally the least accurate bullets you'll find. The Federal American Eagle, especially being a "bargain load" is going to be a real fine example of this. Most of these use the same FMJ style bullets as that they use for military spec ammunition, which translates into about 2.5-3 MOA being acceptable for accuracy. Fine for a rack grade Garand or M14/M1A in a combat match, but most of us would like something a little more refined for an accurate bolt gun. I know whose bullets Federal used to use (and I believe, still do) and 3 MOA is about the best you can reliably hope for with these. Trust me, I tested tens of thousands of these.

Kevin Thomas
Lapua USA

[kristian55]

Originally Posted by Kevin Thomas

Kristian,

Better shoot some and see how the accuracy is before you even worry too much about hunting with these. Like WTFC, I'd hesitate to suggest an FMJ for most hunting needs, especially in factory ammunition. The FMJs can be useful for some pelt hnting, but they'll need to be loaded down quite a bit for that application. At top end velocities, FMJ or not, they can be pretty destructive, and will flat out unhinge a small varmint like a fox.

My concern here centers more on the accuracy issue; FMJs are generally the least accurate bullets you'll find. The Federal American Eagle, especially being a "bargain load" is going to be a real fine example of this. Most of these use the same FMJ style bullets as that they use for military spec ammunition, which translates into about 2.5-3 MOA being acceptable for accuracy. Fine for a rack grade Garand or M14/M1A in a combat match, but most of us would like something a little more refined for an accurate bolt gun. I know whose bullets Federal used to use (and I believe, still do) and 3 MOA is about the best you can reliably hope for with these. Trust me, I tested tens of thousands of these.

Kevin Thomas
Lapua USA

Hi Kevin.
Thank you for an answer.
For me Your answer is more complete.
Two questions:
-what amount of cycles can be used cases Federal American Eagle FMJ 30-06 150gr.. for reloading;
-Now I want to test a cartridge Sellier&Bellot 30-06 XLC 180g. did you use this cartridge with a Barnes bullet, what opinions ?
With respect,
Kristian.