Federal adds two 75-grain 22 Creedmoor loads, a Fusion soft point for hunting and an American Eagle TMJ for practice, both at 3,300 fps.
Why it matters
Lower-cost factory ammo makes the fast-growing 22 Creedmoor cheaper to practice with and hunt with.
What's new
Federal's first Fusion and American Eagle loads in 22 Creedmoor.
Full specs
| Cartridge | 22 Creedmoor |
|---|---|
| Box | 20 rounds |
| Fusion (F22CRDFS2) | 75 gr soft point, 3,300 fps, BC .298, big game, MSRP $47.99 |
| American Eagle (AE22CRD1) | 75 gr TMJ, 3,300 fps, BC .400, target, MSRP $40.99 |
| Coming soon | 80 gr Sierra Tipped MatchKing load |
Specs from: Federal press release (Oct 29, 2026)[1], Federal Fusion 22 Creedmoor page[2], Federal American Eagle 22 Creedmoor page[3]. Checked Oct 30, 2026. Where sources disagree we use the maker's figure. Specs the maker has not published are left out.
Status history
Verification logLast status check: Oct 30, 2026
Federal's Oct. 29, 2026 release says both loads are currently being delivered to dealers nationwide, and both Federal product pages show schema.org InStock on Oct. 30. Federal says an 80-grain Sierra Tipped MatchKing load is coming soon.
Who it's for: 22 Creedmoor shooters who want cheaper practice ammo or an affordable deer and varmint load.
Is it worth it?
A welcome lower-cost option for a cartridge with few budget loads. Federal makes many loads; see more in our new ammo of 2026 guide.
Compare with
Similar new releases at a similar price, from our database:
| Product | Status | MSRP | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal 22 Creedmoor Fusion and American Eagle 75gr (this page) | Shipping | $40.99–$47.99 | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Federal American Eagle 22 ARC 75gr TMJ | Shipping | $35.99 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Winchester AA Super Spreader Target Load | Shipping | $16.23 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Federal Berger Elite Hunter 7mm PRC 195gr | Shipping | $84.99 | Sep 24, 2026 |
