The Federal Power-Shok .450 Bushmaster 300gr Soft Point (Federal part no. 450BMB) is a heavy-bullet hunting load for rifles chambered in .450 Bushmaster. Federal pairs a 300-grain jacketed soft point with a muzzle velocity of 1900 fps, which puts more than 2,400 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle. The Power-Shok line is Federal’s value-priced hunting family, and it carries traditional lead-core bullets that the company describes as suited to medium and big game. Hunters running a .450 Bushmaster in a deer stand or on a hog hunt get a straightforward, dependable load for the field and the zeroing bench.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .450 Bushmaster, the straight-wall hunting cartridge this load is built around.
• Bullet weight is 300 grains, the mass that sets trajectory and the energy delivered on target.
• The bullet is a Soft Point, a jacketed soft point with a lead core that Federal describes as suited to a wide variety of medium and big game.
• Muzzle velocity is 1900 fps, Federal’s published starting speed for every downrange figure on its ballistics table.
• Muzzle energy is 2405 foot-pounds on Federal’s ballistics table, a useful yardstick when comparing this load with others in the same cartridge.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 1592 fps, which shows how much speed the bullet still carries at a common hunting distance.
• The published ballistic coefficient is .225, a measure of how well the bullet resists drag and wind in flight.
• Bullet length is 0.800 inches, a dimension that affects how the bullet is seated and how it stabilizes in the barrel.
• Federal builds the load with brass, primers and propellant it describes as quality components, which supports consistent ignition and performance.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for a zeroing session plus a season in the field.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet does the Federal Power-Shok .450 Bushmaster use? It uses a 300-grain jacketed soft point with a lead core, the traditional hunting construction Federal uses across its Power-Shok rifle line.

What kind of hunting is this load meant for? Federal lists the usage as big game, and describes Power-Shok rifle loads as suited to a wide variety of medium and big game.

How many rounds come in the box? The box contains 20 rounds of .450 Bushmaster ammunition.

Buy the Federal Power-Shok .450 Bushmaster 300gr Soft Point Rifle Ammunition, 20-Round Box

Hunters who want a proven .450 Bushmaster load without a premium-bullet markup have a clear option here. Order from Federal‘s selection of rifle ammunition for fast, insured shipping from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.