30-06 Sprg – 150 gr FMJ – Federal American Eagle (AE3006M1) – 200 Rounds

Owners of the M1 Garand need ammunition that matches the pressure the rifle was designed for, and that rules out many modern hunting loads. This listing is Federal American Eagle M1 Garand 30-06 Springfield 150 grain full metal jacket ammo, MPN AE3006M1, sold as 200 rounds for CMP matches, vintage military rifle shoots, and collectors who like to shoot their rifles.

Federal rates this load at 2,740 fps with 2,500 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, close to the original M2 ball specification. The key detail is that Federal loads it specifically for the Garand’s gas system. Ammunition with a slower powder or a heavier bullet can produce higher port pressure that may bend or damage the operating rod over time. The 150 grain full metal jacket bullet is a target and practice projectile, not a hunting bullet.

This ammunition fits rifles chambered in 30-06 Springfield, with the M1 Garand as its main purpose. It also runs in bolt actions such as the Springfield 1903 and 1903A3, M1917 Enfield, Remington 700, Winchester Model 70, Savage 110, and Ruger American. A common question is why Garand owners need special ammunition. The Garand’s long gas system works best within a specific pressure range, and this load is built for that range, while many commercial hunting loads are not. Another common question is whether this ammo is legal for CMP Garand matches. CMP rules allow commercial ball ammunition in most service rifle events, but check your match program for any restrictions.

Federal AE3006M1 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA in Anoka, Minnesota. It uses non-corrosive primers, so the Garand does not need the special cleaning that old surplus corrosive ammo required, and the boxer-primed brass cases are reloadable. This listing contains 10 boxes of 20 rounds for 200 total, about 25 en bloc clips’ worth, from one lot.