American Eagle Announces 6.8 SPC and 6.5 Grendel Varmint & Predator Loads

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posted on April 18, 2017
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Federal Premium has announced that it will be expanding its American Eagle Varmint & Predator lineup with the addition of new 90-grain 6.8 SPC and 6.5 Grendel loads. The new loads are meant to combine accuracy, consistency and performance on target with an affordable price tag. Shipments of the new products are being delivered to dealers now.

The American Eagle Varmint & Predator loads will feature reloadable brass and Federal primers with a jacketed hollow point or Tipped Varmint bullet, depending on caliber. They will be offered in 40- or 50-count bulk packs.

Features:

• Consistent primers
• Reliable feeding and function
• Reloadable brass cases
• Bulk packs reduce in-the-field waste

For more information, go to FederalPremium.com.

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