Description
Federal’s PowerShok line is built around a straightforward premise: deliver consistent, predictable terminal performance at a price that doesn’t penalize hunters who shoot a lot before season. The .300 Savage chambering keeps this loading relevant for anyone running a classic Savage 99 or similar lever- or bolt-action rifle, a cartridge that punches well above its compact case size and remains a capable deer and black bear round at woods distances.
The 150-grain soft point bullet is the right choice when you want a balance between retained velocity and controlled expansion. Soft point construction — a lead core exposed at the tip within a copper jacket — initiates expansion on impact while the jacket holds the bullet together long enough to drive through hide and muscle. It won’t expand as aggressively at low impact velocities as a bonded or partitioned design, but for shots inside 200 yards on medium-sized big game, the trade-off works in the shooter’s favor: more consistent upset across a wider range of impact angles.
Brass cases and a Boxer primer make this ammunition fully reloadable, which matters to anyone who shoots the .300 Savage regularly and wants to extend the life of once-fired brass. Muzzle velocity is 2,630 fps, translating to 2,304 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle — enough to anchor whitetail cleanly when shot placement is sound. This is a working hunter’s load: no frills, reliable ignition, and a bullet design that has been proven across decades of field use.




