The Federal Power-Shok Copper .243 Winchester 85gr Copper Hollow Point (Federal part no. 24385LFA) offers a lead-free bullet in one of the most popular deer and varmint cartridges. Its 85-grain copper-alloy hollow point leaves the muzzle at 3200 fps, a flat trajectory that suits shots across fields. Federal says the design expands consistently, creates large wound channels and transfers energy efficiently. The load also uses Federal brass and primers. Hunters who need or prefer non-lead ammunition get the Power-Shok value without giving up a modern copper bullet.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .243 Winchester, the .243 Winchester designation, the cartridge this lead-free load is made for.
• Bullet weight is 85 grains, the figure to weigh against the game you hunt and your rifle.
• The bullet is a Copper Hollow Point, a copper-alloy hollow point that Federal says expands consistently and creates large wound channels.
• Muzzle velocity is 3200 fps, Federal’s published starting speed for every downrange figure on its ballistics table.
• Muzzle energy is 1933 foot-pounds on Federal’s ballistics table, a useful yardstick when comparing this load with others in the same cartridge.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 2783 fps, which shows how much speed the bullet still carries at a common hunting distance.
• The published ballistic coefficient is .233, a measure of how well the bullet resists drag and wind in flight.
• Bullet length is 1.025 inches, a dimension that affects how the bullet is seated and how it stabilizes in the barrel.
• The bullet is lead-free copper alloy and loaded on Federal brass and primers, a good choice where non-lead ammunition is preferred or required.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for a zeroing session plus a season in the field.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a lead-free bullet? Yes. Federal describes the Power-Shok Copper bullet as lead-free copper-alloy construction.

How does it differ from the Power-Shok jacketed soft point loads? It uses a copper-alloy hollow point rather than a lead-core soft point, and Federal says it expands consistently and creates large wound channels.

What is the muzzle velocity? Federal publishes 3200 fps at the muzzle for this .243 Winchester load.

Buy the Federal Power-Shok Copper .243 Winchester 85gr Copper Hollow Point, 20-Round Box

Lead-free hunting ammunition is no longer a specialty item, and this .243 load keeps it simple. See Federal‘s lineup of rifle ammunition and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.