Federal Federal Premium .308 Winchester ammunition (part no. P308TA1) loads a 175-grain Terminal Ascent for big-game hunters who want confirmed, repeatable terminal performance. Federal has been a top American ammunition maker for decades, and this loading reflects the same attention to consistency found across its premium lines. A mechanically locked bonded core and Slipstream tip keep this bullet expanding reliably from close range clear out to velocities where cup-and-core bullets stall. 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 .308 Winchester loading is a confirmed, dependable choice worth adding to the cart.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is .308 Winchester, a proven short-action battle and hunting cartridge with a flat trajectory and wide factory support.
- The bullet weighs 175 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
- The bullet is a Terminal Ascent, the projectile Federal chose to load behind .308 Winchester.
- A mechanically locked bonded core and Slipstream tip keep this bullet expanding reliably from close range clear out to velocities where cup-and-core bullets stall.
- 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 $2.55, the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.
- The box ships at about 1.26 lb, handy for estimating freight on a bulk order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is the 175-gr Terminal Ascent suited for? With .308 Winchester behind a Terminal Ascent bullet, it is built for deer-class game and similarly sized animals within the cartridge’s normal hunting range.
How many rounds come in a case? A case ships 10 boxes of 20, 200 rounds total.
How is the Terminal Ascent different from a standard cup-and-core bullet? A mechanically locked bonded core and Slipstream tip keep this bullet expanding reliably from close range clear out to velocities where cup-and-core bullets stall.
Buy the Federal Federal Premium .308 Winchester 175 gr Terminal Ascent
A load you can trust round after round is worth more than a marginal ballistic edge, and this .308 Winchester loading delivers exactly that. Pick up a case and put it through its paces before you need it. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 175 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .308 / 7.62 NATO |
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.48 |
| Grains | 175 GR |
| Length | 6.1500 |
| Manufacturer | Federal Ammunition |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P308TA1 |
| Model | Federal Premium |
| Product Type | Terminal Ascent |
| Shipping Weight | 1.26 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 604544659436 |







