308 Win – 180 gr JSP – Federal Power-Shok (308B) – 200 Rounds

When the hunt calls for bigger animals or thick timber, many 308 owners move up to a heavy 180 grain soft point. This listing is Federal Power-Shok 308 Winchester 180 grain soft point ammo, MPN 308B, sold as a 200 round case.

Federal rates this load at 2,570 fps with 2,640 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The heavier bullet trades some trajectory for more momentum and deeper penetration, which suits elk, black bear, large hogs, and big-bodied deer. Power-Shok uses a time-tested copper jacket and lead core with an exposed soft nose that expands in a controlled way. It is a straightforward hunting round at a price that makes regular practice and sighting-in affordable.

This ammunition fits rifles chambered in 308 Winchester, including the Remington 700 and Model Seven, Winchester Model 70 and XPR, Ruger American and Hawkeye, Savage 11 and 110, Browning BLR and X-Bolt, Tikka T3x, Springfield M1A, and AR-10 rifles. A common question is whether 180 grain bullets cycle a semi-automatic 308. Most M1A and AR-10 rifles run 180 grain loads, though some adjustable gas systems benefit from tuning. Another common question is how far a 180 grain 308 load is effective on elk. With a 200 yard zero and good shot placement, many hunters limit elk shots to around 300 yards with this weight.

Federal 308B is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA by Federal in Anoka, Minnesota. It uses reloadable brass cases with boxer primers and is non-corrosive. This case contains 10 boxes of 20 rounds for a total of 200 rounds of 308 Win 180 grain Power-Shok. That is enough for a careful zero, field position practice, and several seasons of hunting with the same lot, so your rifle shoots where you expect each fall. Heavy 180 grain loads often print lower than 150 grain ammunition at long range, so confirm your zero with this load before the hunt.