Federal .270 Winchester ammunition (part no. P270L) loads a 130-grain Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail for hunters who want dependable performance in the field. Federal has been a top American ammunition maker for decades, and this loading reflects the same attention to consistency found across its premium lines. The all-copper hollow point petals peel back on impact for a wide wound channel while the bullet retains close to 100 percent of its weight for deep penetration. Nickel-plated-brass-cased and 20 to a box, it is built to feed reliably through bolt guns and semi-autos chambered for the cartridge. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this .270 Winchester loading is a dependable choice worth adding to the cart.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .270 Winchester, a flat-shooting classic for deer and open-country hunting.
• The bullet weighs 130 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
• The bullet is a Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail, the projectile Federal chose to load behind .270 Winchester.
• The all-copper hollow point petals peel back on impact for a wide wound channel while the bullet retains close to 100 percent of its weight for deep penetration.
• The projectile is lead-free, making the load compliant in California and other jurisdictions that require nontraditional bullets.
• Cases are Nickel-Plated Brass, resisting corrosion and feeding smoothly, with the finish easy to spot in a dark magazine.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds on hand.
• A case ships 10 boxes (200 rounds total), ideal for stocking up or buying once for the season.
• At about $2.45
  , the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the 130-gr Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail suited for? With .270 Winchester behind a Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail bullet, it is built for deer-class game and similarly sized animals within the cartridge’s normal hunting range.

Is this ammunition legal in lead-restricted hunting areas like California? Yes, the lead-free bullet meets nontraditional-ammunition requirements in California and similar jurisdictions.

How is the Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail different from a standard cup-and-core bullet? The all-copper hollow point petals peel back on impact for a wide wound channel while the bullet retains close to 100 percent of its weight for deep penetration.

Buy the Federal .270 Winchester 130 gr Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail

Confirmed zero and dependable ammunition matter more than anything else when it counts, and this Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail loading is built to be the round you don’t have to think twice about. Stock up before the next range day or hunt. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.