Built for big game hunting, the Federal Power-Shok .243 Winchester 100gr jacketed soft point load (Federal part no. 243B) sends a 100-grain bullet downrange in .243 Winchester. The Power-Shok line from Federal Ammunition uses a traditional lead-core hunting bullet with quality brass, primers and propellant, aimed at solid accuracy at an affordable price. .243 Winchester is a mild-recoiling cartridge for medium game. Leaving the muzzle at 2,960 fps with 1,945 ft-lb of energy, this load still carries 2,448 fps and 1,331 ft-lb at 200 yards, per Federal’s published figures. It comes in a 20-round box, which keeps a practice or hunting load simple to carry.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .243 Winchester, listed by Federal under that exact designation and not as a merged label.
• Bullet weight is 100 grains, a published figure that tells you where this load sits among the other .243 Winchester Power-Shok weights.
• The bullet type is jacketed soft point, a lead-core design that Federal built for expansion on game.
• Muzzle velocity is 2,960 fps, a published figure that sets the starting point for your drop and wind calculations.
• Muzzle energy is 1,945 ft-lb, the energy Federal lists at the muzzle before the bullet starts to slow.
• Energy at 200 yards is 1,331 ft-lb, useful for judging how much power remains at typical hunting distances.
• The ballistic coefficient is .355, the number that governs how well the bullet resists drag and wind.
• The load is built on brass cases with quality primers and propellant, per Federal’s description.
• Each box contains 20 rounds, a count that suits both a sight-in trip and a hunting season.
• Federal rates this load for big game hunting, which matches the use it was designed around.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of bullet is in the 100-grain Power-Shok load? It uses a 100-grain jacketed soft point bullet, a traditional lead-core hunting design that Federal pairs with quality brass, primers and propellant.

How many rounds come in a box, and what is the muzzle velocity? Each box contains 20 rounds. Federal lists a muzzle velocity of 2,960 fps and 1,945 ft-lb of muzzle energy for this load. Its use rating is big game hunting.

What chambering does this 100-grain load use? It is loaded in .243 Winchester, the designation Federal lists for this product. Check that the marking on your barrel or receiver reads the same before you buy.

Buy the Federal Power-Shok .243 Winchester 100gr Jacketed Soft Point Rifle Ammunition, 20-Round Box

If your hunting rifle is marked for .243 Winchester, this 100-grain load is a straightforward way to keep ammunition on hand. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and browse more rifle ammunition before you check out.