The Federal Safari Trophy Bonded Bear Claw .458 Win Mag 500gr load (Federal part no. P458T2) steps up to a 500-grain bullet for the heaviest game. The bullet leaves the muzzle at 2090 fps and delivers 4849 ft-lb of energy there. Its bonded jacket and core retain more than 95 percent of the bullet’s weight for deep penetration. Nickel plating on the case and bullet prevents corrosion, and a grooved shank improves accuracy. The box contains 20 rounds.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .458 Win Magnum, so this load fits rifles built for that big-bore cartridge.
• Bullet weight is 500 grains, a very heavy bullet for deep penetration on large game.
• The bullet is the Trophy Bonded Bear Claw, a bonded design that retains more than 95 percent of its weight.
• Muzzle velocity is 2090 fps, the figure Federal publishes for this 500-grain load.
• Muzzle energy is 4849 ft-lb, which Federal lists as 3684 ft-lb at 100 yards.
• Ballistic coefficient is .282, the value to use when working out drop and wind drift.
• Bullet length is 1.322 inches (33.58mm), a detail worth checking against your magazine.
• The case and bullet are nickel-plated, which Federal uses to prevent corrosion.
• The bullet has a grooved shank, which Federal says improves accuracy across all gun platforms.
• Package quantity is 20 rounds, the count in each box.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 500-grain load differ from the 400-grain Bear Claw? The bullet is 100 grains heavier and leaves the muzzle at 2090 fps rather than 2250 fps, with 4849 ft-lb of muzzle energy against 4496 ft-lb for the 400-grain load.

What is this bullet built to do? Federal designed the Trophy Bonded Bear Claw for large, heavy game, using a bonded jacket and core that retain more than 95 percent of the bullet’s weight for deep penetration.

How many rounds come in the box? The box holds 20 rounds of .458 Win Magnum with a 500-grain bullet.

Buy the Federal Safari Trophy Bonded Bear Claw .458 Win Mag 500gr, 20-Round Box

When the animal is big enough to demand a heavy bullet, the 500-grain Bear Claw gives you the highest muzzle energy of the two weights listed for this chambering. See the full range of rifle ammunition we carry, and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.