The Federal Premium Trophy Copper .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) 180-grain Tipped Boat-Tail 20-round box is a premier centerfire rifle hunting cartridge engineered specifically for long-range big game hunting, elk, moose, caribou, and trophy whitetail in lead-restricted zones and rugged backcountry terrain. A primary failure point when firing high-velocity magnum cartridges is jacket-core separation and projectile disintegration upon impact with heavy skeletal structures, which severely restricts vital penetration depth. Federal completely resolves this structural issue by utilizing a solid, monolithic copper-alloy projectile that eliminates jacket separation and preserves up to 99% of its original weight for straight-line penetration through dense tissue and bone.
The technical advantage focuses on exceptional aerodynamic efficiency paired with velocity-independent expansion mechanics. Launching its heavy 180-grain monolithic projectile at a blistering muzzle velocity of 2,960 FPS, this short-action magnum load produces exceptionally flat trajectories and high downrange kinetic energy delivery. Mechanically, the polymer tip drives backward into a calibrated nose cavity upon impact, triggering uniform, controlled expansion across a wide velocity window. Featuring an impressive 0.523 G1 Ballistic Coefficient (BC) and a drag-reducing boat-tail profile, it sheds minimal velocity in transit, while grooved shank relief cuts reduce bearing surface friction to lower barrel fouling and optimize rotational flight stability.
Slinging its 180-grain tipped boat-tail bullet at 2,960 FPS, this specialized .300 WSM cartridge is optimized for flawless mechanical operation across modern short-action bolt-action hunting rifles. Assembled in premium nickel-plated reloadable brass cases fitted with Gold Medal match-grade primers and temperature-stable propellants, it offers superior corrosion resistance against winter moisture and sweat. The slick nickel plating actively lowers chamber friction, ensuring smooth, non-binding chambering and effortless bolt extraction in high-altitude, freezing hunting conditions.
Key Benefits
- Solid Monolithic Copper Construction: Single-piece lead-free bullet eliminates jacket-core separation to retain up to 99% weight for deep vital penetration.
- Polymer Tip Expansion Initiator: Compresses into an internal cavity on impact to force rapid, uniform mushrooming across varied distances.
- High 0.523 G1 Ballistic Coefficient: Streamlined boat-tail design minimizes aerodynamic drag and lateral wind drift for long-range accuracy.
- Corrosion-Resistant Nickel-Plated Brass: Lowers friction for slick chambering and positive extraction in extreme weather and high-altitude environments.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .300 Winchester Short Magnum (.300 WSM) | 2,960 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.523 G1 Ballistic Coefficient | Lead-Free Magnum Profile
- Projectile: 180 Grain | Trophy Copper Monolithic Alloy | Polymer Tip | Boat-Tail (BT) | Grooved Shank
- Case/Primer: Premium Nickel-Plated Reloadable Brass Case | Gold Medal Non-Corrosive Primer | Temperature-Stable Propellant
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Federal Premium Trophy Copper Series
- Dimensions: .300 WSM Geometry | Short-Action Bolt-Action Rifle Configuration | SKU: P300WSMTC1
- Application: Big Game Hunting, Elk, Moose, Caribou, Bear, Long-Range Whitetail, and Lead-Free Required Zones
- Standards: Non-Toxic Lead-Free Compliant | SAAMI Compliant | Federal Premium Match Quality Benchmarks
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