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Federal Premium Trophy Copper is built for hunters who want reliable, consistent performance on medium and big game. The 85-grain copper bullet delivers aggressive expansion matched with exceptional weight retention, meaning the projectile stays together through shoulders and bone to reach vitals from various shot angles.
The solid copper alloy design retains up to 99% of its original weight through impact and penetration. That retained mass drives deep into game while the strategically-tipped bullet cavity expands reliably across a broad range of velocities. The grooved bullet shank helps lock in accuracy across different firearms, and the polymer tip combined with a boat-tail design keeps your ballistic coefficient high for flatter trajectories and less wind drift at distance.
Federal loads these rounds with premium components throughout: inspected primers for consistent ignition, specially formulated clean-burning powders, and nickel-plated brass that resists corrosion and provides smooth extraction even in harsh conditions. The 85-grain weight is proven on everything from antelope to elk when shot placement is sound, and the 3200 fps muzzle velocity delivers 1933 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle for effective medium-game hunting. The .243 Winchester's low recoil makes these rounds manageable for follow-up shots if needed.
You're getting ammunition that prints accurately in quality rifles and performs reliably in the field. This is the ammunition choice of professional hunters and the kind of round that builds confidence for the moment that matters most.
The 85-grain Trophy Copper load is designed for medium and big game hunting including deer, antelope, elk, and similar-sized animals. The retained weight and penetration make it suitable for various shot angles when hunters practice good shot placement. Most hunters find the .243 Winchester most effective at moderate ranges on these species.
Federal Trophy Copper retains up to 99% of bullet weight through impact and penetration, which is excellent for a copper monolithic design. This high weight retention is a key advantage, ensuring the bullet maintains its mass and energy transfer to reach vitals rather than fragmenting early or bouncing off bone.
Yes, Federal Trophy Copper uses solid copper alloy construction with no lead core, making it suitable for hunting in lead-free ammunition zones and regions with restrictions on lead projectiles. The performance characteristics remain consistent with traditional ammunition while meeting these environmental requirements.
The boat-tail and polymer tip combination increases ballistic coefficient, which means higher velocity and energy retention at distance with less bullet drop and wind drift. The polymer tip also initiates consistent expansion across a wide velocity range, giving you reliable performance whether you're shooting at closer or more distant targets.
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Cost per Round | 1.85 |
| Grains | 85 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P243TC1 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Copper |
| Shipping Weight | 0.9875 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 029465063399 |
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