The Federal Premium Vital-Shok .30-06 Springfield 180-grain Barnes TSX SCHP 20-round box is a high-performance centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for big game hunting where deep penetration through heavy bone and thick muscle tissue is strictly required. A primary point of failure in traditional cup-and-core bullets is jacket-core separation under high-impact stress, which sheds vital bullet mass and drastically limits penetration depth. Federal eliminates this issue by loading a solid copper Barnes Triple-Shock X (TSX) projectile, completely doing away with the jacket-core interface to guarantee maximum structural integrity.
The core technical advantage stems from the material continuity of monolithic construction paired with precise hydraulic expansion mechanics. Machined entirely from 100% solid copper, the 180-grain projectile maintains structural toughness on impact, yielding near-total weight retention as the hollow-point cavity expands into four sharp, uniform copper petals. Additionally, grooved bearing surfaces along the bullet shank reduce barrel friction and copper fouling, which stabilizes internal chamber pressures and preserves velocity consistency across long shot strings.
Pushed at a muzzle velocity of 2,700 FPS, this heavy-grain TSX load delivers high kinetic energy transfer while maintaining steady directional momentum through dense tissue. The reduced friction from the grooved shank supports consistent barrel performance and cleaner bore conditions over extended field use, making it an exceptionally reliable choice for pursuit of large North American game. Built using premium reloadable brass and Federal's dependable ignition standards, this ammunition provides clean, lethal terminal performance when it counts most.
Key Benefits
- Solid Copper TSX Bullet: Monolithic construction eliminates jacket-core separation, providing maximum structural integrity and near-100% weight retention.
- Controlled Hollow-Point Expansion: Hydraulic cavity initiates four uniform copper petals for maximum frontal diameter and lethal wound channels.
- Grooved Shank Design: Reduces bearing surface friction and copper fouling in the barrel, stabilizing chamber pressures for consistent velocity.
- Premium Factory Brass: Built using high-grade, reloadable brass cases and reliable primers for smooth feeding in bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .30-06 Springfield | 2,700 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Heavy Big-Game Terminal Profile
- Projectile: 180 Grain | Barnes TSX (Triple-Shock X) | Monolithic Solid Copper | Semi-Canted Hollow Point (SCHP) | Grooved Shank
- Case/Primer: Premium Reloadable Virgin Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Primer
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Federal Premium Vital-Shok Series
- Dimensions: Standard .30-06 Springfield Geometry | Bolt-Action & Semi-Automatic Rifle Configuration | SKU: P3006AE
- Application: Big Game Hunting, Elk, Moose, Black Bear, Wild Boar, and Lead-Free Zones
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Federal Premium Precision Quality Benchmarks
Secure consistent terminal performance and lead-free compliance with Federal Premium Vital-Shok .30-06 at SMKW, a trusted source for precision hunting ammunition.
