Federal Power-Shok .300 Savage ammunition (part no. 300B) loads a 180-grain soft point bullet for hunters running one of the classic American lever and pump-action cartridges. Federal builds the Power-Shok line as a dependable, no-frills hunting load, pairing a soft point bullet with a solid base design to keep manufacturing straightforward and pricing affordable without cutting corners on terminal performance. At roughly 2,350 fps, the 180-grain bullet expands reliably on impact, delivering the penetration and energy transfer that made .300 Savage a proven deer and hog cartridge for generations before .308 Winchester took its place. For owners of older lever-actions and pump rifles chambered in this cartridge, this is rifle ammunition built to keep a classic gun in the field.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is .300 Savage, a classic American lever and pump-action hunting cartridge.
- The bullet weighs 180 grains, a proven weight for deer and hog-sized game.
- The bullet is a soft point, expanding reliably on impact for effective terminal performance.
- Muzzle velocity runs about 2,350 fps, solid energy for typical hunting ranges.
- The bullet uses a solid base design, keeping construction dependable and pricing affordable.
- Federal builds this under its Power-Shok line, a no-frills, dependable hunting standard.
- .300 Savage pioneered the short-action ballistics that .308 Winchester was later designed to match.
- Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to zero and still head into the field.
- Cost runs about $2.32 a round, affordable pricing for a genuine hunting load.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is .300 Savage still a viable hunting cartridge? Yes, this classic lever and pump-action cartridge remains an effective deer and hog round, and factory ammunition like this keeps older rifles in the field.
Does the soft point bullet expand reliably? Yes, the exposed lead tip is designed to expand on impact, delivering solid terminal performance at typical .300 Savage hunting ranges.
Is Power-Shok a budget or premium hunting line? Power-Shok is Federal’s dependable, no-frills hunting line, built to perform in the field without premium bonded-bullet pricing.
Buy Federal Power-Shok .300 Savage 180gr Ammo
A classic lever gun deserves ammunition that still performs like it did decades ago, and Power-Shok delivers exactly that dependability. Load your .300 Savage and head to the stand with a proven combination. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
| Caliber/Gauge | .300 Savage |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 2.64 |
| Grains | 180Gr |
| Manufacturer | Federal Ammunition |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 300B |
| Model | PowerShok |
| Product Type | Solid Base |
| Shipping Weight | 1.2063 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 029465084639 |







