FED PWRSHK 223REM 64 GR SP 20/200

Description

Federal’s Power-Shok line is built for hunters who want dependable terminal performance without paying a premium for match-grade features they don’t need in the field. This .223 Rem load pushes a 64-grain soft point bullet, which sits on the heavier end of the common .223 weight range. That extra mass helps the projectile retain energy at moderate distances and drives deeper penetration than lighter varmint bullets, making this load a reasonable choice for foxes, coyotes, and similarly sized medium game rather than strictly a prairie-dog round.

The soft point construction is the functional heart of this ammunition. Unlike a full metal jacket, the exposed lead tip initiates controlled expansion on contact with tissue, widening the wound channel while the jacket controls how quickly that expansion unfolds. The result is a bullet that transfers energy into the target rather than passing cleanly through it — a meaningful trade-off for hunting use where clean kills matter more than minimal bullet deformation. Federal loads this to a muzzle velocity of 3,050 fps, which gives the projectile enough speed to shoot reasonably flat inside practical hunting ranges while the heavier-than-average bullet weight helps resist wind deflection compared to 40- or 50-grain .223 loads. Brass-cased and boxer-primed, the spent cases are reloadable if you work up handloads. Each box contains 20 rounds.