Federal Fusion 450 Bushmaster ammunition (part no. F450BMFS1) loads a 260-grain Fusion Soft Point bullet, purpose-built for deer hunters running a straight-wall cartridge in thick timber or a wooded, mid-range hunting state. Federal pioneered the Fusion line as the first rifle ammunition designed specifically for deer hunting, using an electro-chemically applied jacket that fuses to the lead core instead of a mechanically crimped one. That fusion process delivers some of the largest expansion and highest weight retention Federal has measured against competing deer loads. In rifle ammunition for hunters who need close-range knockdown power, this is the load built for the job.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 450 Bushmaster, a straight-wall cartridge built for close to mid-range deer hunting.
• The bullet is a 260-grain Fusion Soft Point, engineered specifically for deer-sized game.
• The jacket is molecularly fused to the core, resisting separation for maximum weight retention on impact.
• A skived, pre-programmed nose initiates consistent expansion shot after shot.
• Muzzle velocity is 1900 fps, delivering heavy energy transfer at typical Bushmaster hunting ranges.
• The ballistic coefficient is .180, reflecting the bullet’s blunt profile built for short-range terminal performance over long-range flight.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough for practice and a full hunting season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fusion built for? Deer hunting specifically, using a molecularly fused jacket for maximum expansion and weight retention on impact.

What range is 450 Bushmaster effective at? As a straight-wall cartridge, it excels inside 200 yards, where its heavy 260-grain bullet delivers devastating close-range energy.

Why a fused jacket instead of a bonded one? The electro-chemical fusion process creates a uniform bond between jacket and core, resisting separation better than mechanical bonding alone.

Buy Federal Fusion 450 Bushmaster Ammunition

Straight-wall states demand a bullet that hits hard and holds together at close range, and Fusion was built from the ground up to do exactly that on deer. Load up before the season opens and trust the fused jacket to finish the job. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.