Federal Ammunition Power-Shok ammunition in 8mm Mauser (part no. 8A) loads a 170-grain jacketed soft point bullet built to give owners of classic 8mm Mauser rifles solid, affordable accuracy and power. The traditional lead-core Power-Shok bullet uses a solid base construction for reliable accuracy, backed by Federal’s brass, primers, and powder. It is suited to a wide variety of medium and big game without the price tag of a premium bonded or monolithic bullet. For 8mm Mauser hunters who want dependable performance at an affordable price, this rifle ammunition is built for exactly that.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 8mm Mauser, a classic military-surplus and hunting cartridge.
• The bullet weighs 170 grains, a versatile weight for medium and big game.
• The bullet type is jacketed soft point, a traditional lead-core hunting design.
• The bullet uses a solid base construction, built for reliable accuracy at an affordable price.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and standard reloading compatibility.
• Federal markets this as Power-Shok, its affordable, traditional lead-core hunting line.
• Cost runs about $3.21 per round, accessible pricing for a traditional soft point hunting load.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still hunt the season.
• Ten boxes ship per case, letting hunters buy by the case for the best per-round value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Power-Shok a premium bonded bullet? No, it is a traditional lead-core soft point built for solid accuracy and power at an affordable price, rather than a bonded or monolithic premium design.

What game is the 170gr Power-Shok suited for? It is a versatile weight suited to a wide variety of medium and big game taken with an 8mm Mauser.

Buy Federal Power-Shok 8mm Mauser 170gr

A classic Mauser deserves a load that respects its history without emptying your wallet, and Power-Shok does exactly that. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.