Federal .458 Winchester Magnum ammunition (part no. P458T2) loads a 500-grain Trophy Bonded Bear Claw for dangerous-game hunters taking on the world’s largest, most heavily boned animals. 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 bonded core keeps the jacket locked to the lead through impact, so this bullet mushrooms into its trademark claw-shaped nose while retaining the deep-penetrating weight dangerous game demands. 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 .458 Winchester Magnum loading is a confirmed, dependable choice worth adding to the cart.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is .458 Winchester Magnum, a proven, widely available .45-caliber dangerous-game cartridge.
- The bullet weighs 500 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
- The bullet is a Trophy Bonded Bear Claw, the projectile Federal chose to load behind .458 Winchester Magnum.
- A bonded core keeps the jacket locked to the lead through impact, so this bullet mushrooms into its trademark claw-shaped nose while retaining the deep-penetrating weight dangerous game demands.
- Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds on hand.
- At about $7.29 per round, the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.
- The box ships at about 2.4313 lb, handy for estimating freight on a bulk order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is the 500-gr Trophy Bonded Bear Claw built for? With .458 Winchester Magnum behind it, this is a dangerous-game load, built for thick-skinned, heavily boned animals like elephant, buffalo, and rhino rather than deer-class game.
Is .458 Winchester Magnum a good choice for this use? Yes, .458 Winchester Magnum is a proven, widely available .45-caliber dangerous-game cartridge.
How is the Trophy Bonded Bear Claw different from a standard cup-and-core bullet? A bonded core keeps the jacket locked to the lead through impact, so this bullet mushrooms into its trademark claw-shaped nose while retaining the deep-penetrating weight dangerous game demands.
Buy the Federal .458 Winchester Magnum 500 gr Trophy Bonded Bear Claw
Confirmed zero and dependable ammunition matter more than anything else when it counts, and this Trophy Bonded Bear Claw 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.
