Federal 7mm-08 Remington ammunition (part no. P708C) loads a 140-grain Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail for hunters heading out after deer-class game and similarly sized animals. 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 7mm-08 Remington loading is a confirmed, dependable choice worth adding to the cart.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is 7mm-08 Remington, a mild-recoiling short-action 7mm built for deer-sized game.
- The bullet weighs 140 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 7mm-08 Remington.
- 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 $2.47, the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.
- The box ships at about 1.15 lb, handy for estimating freight on a bulk order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is the 140-gr Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail suited for? With 7mm-08 Remington 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 7mm-08 Remington 140 gr Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail
When the shot has to count, dependable ammunition is what separates a clean hit from a story about the one that got away. This Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail loading is built to be that dependable round. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 140 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | 7mm-08 REMINGTON |
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.47 |
| Grains | 140 gr |
| Manufacturer | Federal Ammunition |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P708C |
| Shipping Weight | 1.15 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 029465099060 |







