FED PWRSHK 308WIN 150GR CPR 20/200

Description

Federal’s Power-Shok Copper is built for hunters who want a proven, affordable hunting load without the lead content that some public lands and personal preferences rule out. Rather than simply substituting copper for a conventional core-and-jacket design, Federal uses a solid copper-alloy hollow-point projectile—a construction choice that changes how the bullet behaves at impact. Because there is no lead core to separate from the jacket, the bullet holds together through bone and heavy muscle, driving deeper and transferring energy more efficiently than a fragmenting design would in the same situation.

The hollow-point cavity is engineered to initiate expansion consistently down to a minimum velocity of 1,800 fps, which gives the load useful effective range on deer-sized and larger animals without requiring a magnum cartridge. At the muzzle the bullet is moving at 2,820 fps, and the published ballistic coefficient of .278 reflects the trade-off inherent in copper projectiles at this weight: the material is less dense than lead, so the bullet is longer for its weight and seated deeper in the case, but it retains enough sectional density for clean terminal performance on big game out to practical hunting distances. Muzzle energy comes in at 2,648 ft-lbs, and Federal’s own ballistic data shows the load staying supersonic well past 500 yards.

Federal loads this ammunition in brass cases with Federal primers, making it fully reloadable for shooters who run a press. The 20-round box makes it a straightforward choice for a hunting season’s supply without overcommitting to a load before you’ve had a chance to verify your rifle’s preference for it.