Federal .30-06 Springfield ammunition (part no. P3006TA1) loads a 175-grain Terminal Ascent for hunters who want dependable performance in the field. Federal has been a top American ammunition maker for decades, and this loading reflects the same attention to consistency found across its premium lines. A mechanically locked bonded core and Slipstream tip keep this bullet expanding reliably from close range clear out to velocities where cup-and-core bullets stall. Nickel-plated-brass-cased and 20 to a box, it is built to feed reliably through bolt guns and semi-autos chambered for the cartridge. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this .30-06 Springfield loading is a dependable choice worth adding to the cart.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is .30-06 Springfield, a do-everything American big-game cartridge with a century of factory support.
- The bullet weighs 175 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
- The bullet is a Terminal Ascent, the projectile Federal chose to load behind .30-06 Springfield.
- A mechanically locked bonded core and Slipstream tip keep this bullet expanding reliably from close range clear out to velocities where cup-and-core bullets stall.
- Cases are Nickel-Plated Brass, resisting corrosion and feeding smoothly, with the finish easy to spot in a dark magazine.
- Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds on hand.
- A case ships 10 boxes (200 rounds total), ideal for stocking up or buying once for the season.
- At about $2.34, the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.
- The box ships at about 1.35 lb, handy for estimating freight on a bulk order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is the 175-gr Terminal Ascent suited for? With .30-06 Springfield behind a Terminal Ascent bullet, it is built for deer-class game and similarly sized animals within the cartridge’s normal hunting range.
How many rounds come in a case? A case ships 10 boxes of 20, 200 rounds total.
How is the Terminal Ascent different from a standard cup-and-core bullet? A mechanically locked bonded core and Slipstream tip keep this bullet expanding reliably from close range clear out to velocities where cup-and-core bullets stall.
Buy the Federal .30-06 Springfield 175 gr Terminal Ascent
Confirmed zero and dependable ammunition matter more than anything else when it counts, and this Terminal Ascent loading is built to be the round you don’t have to think twice about. Stock up before the next range day or hunt. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 175 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .30-06 Springfield |
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.53 |
| Grains | 175 GR |
| Length | 6.1500 |
| Manufacturer | Federal Ammunition |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P3006TA1 |
| Product Type | Terminal Ascent |
| Shipping Weight | 1.35 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 604544659405 |







