The Federal Safari Sledgehammer Solid .458 Win Mag 500gr load (Federal part no. P458T3) is built around a 500-grain bullet and rated at 1950 fps at the muzzle. The Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer Solid bonds its core to a thick jacket for deep penetration, and its flat nose minimizes deflection for a straight wound cavity. A grooved shank improves accuracy across rifle platforms, and the nickel-plated case, specially formulated powder and Gold Medal primer are there for dependable function. It is a solid for hunters who need a bullet that holds its path through heavy bone and muscle. This Federal box holds 20 rounds, enough for a sight-in and a day afield.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .458 Winchester Magnum, a heavy-game cartridge for big bore rifles.
• Bullet weight is 500 grains, the weight Federal chose to balance trajectory and downrange energy in this chambering.
• Federal lists the bullet as Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer Solid, a flat-nosed solid with a core bonded to a thick jacket.
• Federal rates muzzle velocity at 1950 fps, which sets the trajectory this load is built around.
• Muzzle energy is listed at 4,221 ft-lbs, a useful baseline for judging the load against the game you hunt.
• The ballistic coefficient is .328, a measure of how well the bullet resists drag in flight.
• Bullet length is 1.322 inches, a dimension worth checking against your magazine length and barrel twist.
• The case is nickel-plated, loaded with specially formulated powder and a Gold Medal primer.
• Federal’s ballistic table shows 1729 fps at 100 yards, a reference for typical close dangerous-game shots.
• Each box contains 20 rounds, which suits sighting in and a full trip afield.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .458 Winchester Magnum ammunition.

What is the Federal Safari Sledgehammer Solid .458 Win Mag 500gr designed for? Federal lists the usage as big game and safari, and the Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer Solid bullet is aimed at dangerous game.

What bullet does the .458 Winchester Magnum 500gr load use? It is a Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer Solid, a flat-nosed solid with a core bonded to a thick jacket and a grooved shank for accuracy.

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