The Federal Gold Medal Action Pistol .40 S&W 180 gr load (Federal part no. GM40AP1) is competition ammunition from Federal loaded for the action shooting sports. A fully encapsulated total metal jacket flat nose bullet leaves the muzzle at 950 fps and meets power factor requirements. The flatter nose is chosen for better knockdowns on reactive targets, and the Catalyst lead-free primer keeps shooting cleaner. Federal holds the load to its tightest accuracy specifications. The box holds 50 rounds.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .40 S&W, as Federal designates this load.
• Bullet weight is 180 grains, a heavy-for-caliber weight that meets power factor requirements.
• The bullet is a total metal jacket flat nose, fully encapsulated for cleaner shooting.
• Muzzle velocity is 950 fps, the speed Federal publishes for this load.
• Muzzle energy is 361 foot-pounds, with 299 foot-pounds left at 100 yards.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 865 fps, as published by Federal.
• The primer is Catalyst lead-free, a high-performance primer for cleaner shooting.
• Federal lists the load as meeting power factor requirements for action shooting sports.
• The flat-nose profile is chosen for better knockdowns on reactive targets.
• The box quantity is 50 rounds, a practical count for practice and matches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this load designed for? Federal designed Gold Medal Action Pistol specifically for the action shooting sports, and lists target shooting as its usage.

Does it meet power factor requirements? Federal says the load is loaded to power-factor requirements.

Is the primer lead-free? Yes. Federal lists a Catalyst high-performance lead-free primer on this load.

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