FED PRM 300WSM 200GR TA 20/200

Description

Federal Premium Terminal Ascent is built around a single problem that long-range hunters face: a bullet that performs well at the muzzle tends to fail at distance, and one tuned for distant shots can blow apart on close targets hit at higher velocity. Terminal Ascent addresses this through a combination of bonded construction and Federal’s Slipstream polymer tip. The bonded lead core and copper shank hold together on near shots where impact velocity is high, delivering deep, controlled penetration rather than violent fragmentation. At extended range, where velocity has bled off, the Slipstream tip lowers the threshold for reliable expansion by roughly 200 fps compared to conventional polymer-tipped designs — meaning the bullet still opens predictably when a distant animal is hit at reduced speed.

The bullet’s profile is deliberately long and sleek, which produces a G1 ballistic coefficient of .608 and a G7 of .304. A high BC does two things in practical terms: it resists wind deflection and slows velocity decay, so the bullet arrives at distance with more energy and less lateral error than a shorter, blunter projectile of equal weight. AccuChannel groove technology, machined into the bullet’s shank, reduces bearing surface drag without sacrificing jacket integrity, contributing to the consistent accuracy the load is intended for. Each round is primed with Federal’s Gold Medal primer, the same component used in their match rifle ammunition, which provides consistent ignition across temperature extremes. Muzzle velocity from this 200-grain load is 2,810 fps. The 20-round box format suits hunters who want a supply adequate for a season without carrying bulk they won’t use.