Federal .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) ammunition (part no. P300WSMTC1) loads a 180-grain Trophy Copper for hunters who want a proven bullet behind their favorite chambering. 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 lead-free copper petals peel back to roughly double the bullet diameter on impact while the shank holds together for deep, controlled 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 .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) loading is a confirmed, dependable choice worth adding to the cart.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM), a chambering with wide factory rifle support.
• The bullet weighs 180 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
• The bullet is a Trophy Copper, the projectile Federal chose to load behind .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM).
• The lead-free copper petals peel back to roughly double the bullet diameter on impact while the shank holds together for deep, controlled 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 $3.40 per round, the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the 180-gr Trophy Copper suited for? With .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) behind a Trophy Copper 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 Trophy Copper different from a standard cup-and-core bullet? The lead-free copper petals peel back to roughly double the bullet diameter on impact while the shank holds together for deep, controlled penetration.

Buy the Federal .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) 180 gr Trophy Copper

When the shot has to count, dependable ammunition is what separates a clean hit from a story about the one that got away. This Trophy Copper loading is built to be that dependable round. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.