The Federal Premium Terminal Ascent .270 Winchester 136 gr load (Federal part no. P270TA1) is a Terminal Ascent hunting round in .270 Winchester, packed 20 rounds to the box. Federal positions Terminal Ascent as a long-range hunting load, pairing a bonded bullet with a patented Slipstream polymer tip and a very high ballistic coefficient. It pushes a 136-grain Terminal Ascent bullet at a rated 3000 fps, and Federal lists its intended use as big game. At 136 grains and 3000 fps, it gives the .270 Winchester a long, sleek bonded bullet.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .270 Winchester, the cartridge designation Federal prints for this load.
• Bullet weight is 136 grains, the mass that sets how the load balances velocity, drop and energy on game.
• The bullet style is Terminal Ascent, which tells you how the projectile is built to expand.
• Rated muzzle velocity is 3000 fps, the figure Federal publishes for this part number.
• The ballistic coefficient is .493, a measure of how well the bullet holds speed against drag.
• The G7 ballistic coefficient is .247, the long-range drag model many shooters use in their ballistic solvers.
• Bullet length is 1.354 inches, a dimension worth knowing when checking magazine fit and twist rate.
• The package quantity is 20 rounds, a standard box for sighting in or a season in the field.
• Federal lists the usage as big game, so you know the load is aimed at hunting rather than plinking.
• The Slipstream polymer tip is patented and starts expansion at velocities 200 fps lower than comparable designs, according to Federal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet does the Federal Premium Terminal Ascent .270 Winchester 136 gr use? It uses a 136-grain Terminal Ascent bullet. The Slipstream polymer tip is patented and starts expansion at velocities 200 fps lower than comparable designs, according to Federal.

How many rounds come in the box? The listing is a 20-round box, matching the package quantity Federal publishes for this item.

How does Terminal Ascent expand? The Slipstream polymer tip starts expansion at velocities 200 fps lower than comparable designs, and the bonded construction penetrates deep on close targets, according to Federal.

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