Federal American Eagle .38 Special 100gr Lead-Free Indoor Range Ammunition
The Federal American Eagle .38 Special 100gr Lead-Free ammunition is precisely engineered for high-volume indoor range training environments where lead exposure mitigation is paramount. This load provides a technically sound solution for experienced shooters and facility operators requiring reduced airborne lead and cleaner firearm operation without compromising ballistic predictability or training efficacy.
Engineered for Lead Mitigation and Consistent Performance
Federal’s design integrates a 100-grain lead-free projectile with the proprietary Catalyst lead-free primer. This primer formulation is explicitly non-hygroscopic, ensuring consistent ignition reliability and an extended shelf life comparable to conventional lead styphnate primers. Shooters can expect predictable ballistics suitable for a diverse array of training scenarios. The system is calibrated to minimize environmental impact at the firing line by significantly reducing airborne lead particulate, a critical factor for sustained indoor practice.
Operational Utility and Construction
The 100-grain lead-free bullet is constructed to reduce lead signature without altering terminal performance characteristics against reactive targets. This design maintains consistent splash-back indicators, preserving realism in training protocols. The combined lead-free projectile and Catalyst primer contribute to cleaner firearm operation, mitigating residue build-up and subsequently reducing the frequency and intensity of necessary firearm cleaning cycles. This ammunition is an imperative selection for indoor ranges and training facilities operating under stringent lead mitigation protocols, enabling focused practice sessions without operational compromises for personal defense firearms or competitive training.
Technical Specifications
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Bullet Weight: 100 grain
- Bullet Type: Lead-Free
- Primer: Federal Catalyst (Lead-Free, Non-Hygroscopic)
- Application: Indoor Range Training, Lead Mitigation Environments, High-Volume Practice
- Performance Feature: Optimized for reactive target splash-back consistency.
- Operational Benefit: Reduces firearm residue, extends cleaning intervals.
