The Federal Terminal Ascent 308 Winchester 175gr 20 Rounds load (Federal part no. P308TA1) is a bonded long-range hunting round. Federal Ammunition builds it with a copper shank and bonded lead core that retain weight for deep penetration at any range. The patented Slipstream polymer tip initiates expansion at velocities 200 fps lower than comparable designs, and AccuChannel groove technology minimizes drag. Federal rates this 175-grain bullet at 2600 fps. It suits hunters who want match-grade accuracy in a bonded bullet.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 Winchester, the cartridge designation Federal lists for this load.
• Bullet weight is 175 grains, the weight Federal pairs with this Terminal Ascent design.
• The bullet is the Terminal Ascent, the construction Federal chose for this load.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 2600 fps, the published speed that sets the trajectory this load shoots.
• Muzzle energy is 2627 ft-lbs, the figure Federal lists for this load before downrange loss.
• Velocity at 500 yards is listed at 1824 fps, a useful number when you are building a long-range drop chart.
• Energy at 500 yards is listed at 1292 ft-lbs, the figure Federal publishes for the far end of its range table.
• The ballistic coefficient is .520, a measure of how well the bullet resists drag in flight.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for sighting in and a hunting season.
• Federal lists the usage as Big Game, Long Range, which tells you the job this load was designed for.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the .308 Winchester Terminal Ascent load meant for? Federal lists the usage as big game, long range. It publishes a muzzle velocity of 2600 fps and range-table data out to 500 yards, where the load is still moving at 1824 fps.

What makes the Terminal Ascent bullet different? A bonded construction with a copper shank and lead core that retains weight, a Slipstream polymer tip that starts expansion at lower velocities, and AccuChannel grooves that reduce drag.

How many rounds are in the box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .308 Winchester.

Buy the Federal Premium Terminal Ascent .308 Winchester 175gr Rifle Ammunition, 20 Rounds

Pair a box with other rifle ammunition for the season and we will ship it fast and insured from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop. Match-grade accuracy in a bonded bullet is a good reason to keep a box in the safe.