For folks who aren’t yet reloading their own ammo, dipping a toe into the world of niche AR-15 platform calibers can be tough. While there are dozens of caliber options providing ballistic benefits over .223/5.56, ammo selection can be slim. Thankfully, the guys and gals at Federal continue to create loads for some of the less common MSR calibers, such as the 6.8 SPC and 6.5 Grendel featured here. Under their American Eagle brand, they’re offering yet another load option in these calibers that’s affordable, available, and effective.

While I have yet to nab a varmint with it, last weekend I hit the range with a Precision Firearms 6.5 Grendel and put 5 quick-paced shots on steel at 100 yards using, as it happens, this American Eagle 90 grain Varmint & Preditor load. Impressive results can be seen in the video above, while Federal’s press release follows . . .