Federal .308 Winchester ammunition (part no. P308V) loads a 150-grain Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail for big-game hunters who want confirmed, repeatable terminal performance. Federal has been a top American ammunition maker for decades, and this loading reflects the same attention to consistency found across its premium lines. The all-copper hollow point petals peel back on impact for a wide wound channel while the bullet retains close to 100 percent of its weight for deep penetration. 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 .308 Winchester loading is a confirmed, dependable choice worth adding to the cart.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 Winchester, a proven short-action battle and hunting cartridge with a flat trajectory and wide factory support.
• The bullet weighs 150 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
• The bullet is a Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail, the projectile Federal chose to load behind .308 Winchester.
• The all-copper hollow point petals peel back on impact for a wide wound channel while the bullet retains close to 100 percent of its weight for deep penetration.
• The projectile is lead-free, making the load compliant in California and other jurisdictions that require nontraditional bullets.
• 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 $2.48
  , the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.
• The box ships at about 1.2 lb, handy for estimating freight on a bulk order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the 150-gr Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail suited for? With .308 Winchester behind a Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail bullet, it is built for deer-class game and similarly sized animals within the cartridge’s normal hunting range.

Is this ammunition legal in lead-restricted hunting areas like California? Yes, the lead-free bullet meets nontraditional-ammunition requirements in California and similar jurisdictions.

How is the Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail different from a standard cup-and-core bullet? The all-copper hollow point petals peel back on impact for a wide wound channel while the bullet retains close to 100 percent of its weight for deep penetration.

Buy the Federal .308 Winchester 150 gr Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail

A load you can trust round after round is worth more than a marginal ballistic edge, and this .308 Winchester loading delivers exactly that. Pick up a case and put it through its paces before you need it. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.