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The .28 Nosler is built for serious distance shooting, and Federal Premium Terminal Ascent is the ammunition that makes those long shots happen cleanly. Hitting 3200 fps right out of the box, these 155-grain rounds deliver magnum performance in a standard action that drops less wind drift and holds flatter trajectories than many cartridges you'll see on the range.
Federal went back to the drawing board on what hunting ammunition should actually be. Instead of choosing between long-range accuracy or tough terminal performance, Terminal Ascent delivers both. The bullet features a copper jacket bonded to a lead core, backed up by a solid copper shank that runs the length of the bullet. That copper shank is what sets this apart. When you're connecting at 20 yards or 500 yards, that shank resists deflection and ensures deep, consistent penetration with around 90 percent weight retention, even through heavy bone.
Here's where Terminal Ascent gets clever. The Slipstream polymer tip has a hollow core design that initiates expansion at speeds 200 fps lower than comparable designs. That means reliable expansion at velocities where most hunting bullets have already shed too much energy. Serrations on the jacket help petals open uniformly, delivering lethal expansion from point-blank to distances where most hunters wouldn't have dreamed of taking a shot five years ago.
Those precise grooves running the shank aren't there by accident. Federal engineers tested groove placement and found they could achieve better accuracy with just one or two strategically positioned AccuChannel grooves instead of three. The sloped edges on these grooves reduce drag more effectively than straight-cut grooves, which means less bullet drop downrange and better wind deflection performance. Combined with the sleek profile and optimized boat-tail, this 155-grain round carries a 0.586 ballistic coefficient that supports flat trajectories out past practical hunting distances.
Terminal Ascent combines a solid copper shank with a bonded lead core and uses Federal's patented Slipstream polymer tip to initiate expansion at much lower velocities than comparable designs. This means the bullet expands reliably from close-range impact through extreme distances, whereas many long-range hunting bullets fail to perform properly at close range due to their thin construction.
The .28 Nosler with Terminal Ascent is effective out to 1000+ yards with proper shot placement and range estimation. The combination of high ballistic coefficient, flat trajectory, and reliable expansion makes it suitable for serious long-range hunting. Most hunters consider 800-1000 yards the realistic effective range depending on their skill level, wind conditions, and the game being pursued.
Yes, that's the design intention. The copper shank and bonded construction provide deep penetration even at close velocity, while the Slipstream tip and skived jacket allow expansion at the lower velocities experienced at distance. This all-range capability is what differentiates Terminal Ascent from bullets engineered primarily for one scenario or the other.
Absolutely. The .28 Nosler delivers magnum-class velocity and energy output, with the 155-grain Terminal Ascent offering excellent penetration and weight retention for elk-sized game. The cartridge has become popular among hunters pursuing elk, moose, and other large game at extended ranges where its ballistic performance and retained energy excel.
| Caliber/Gauge | .28 Nosler |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 4.55 |
| Grains | 155 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P28NTA1 |
| Product Type | Terminal Ascent |
| Shipping Weight | 1.667 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 604544659399 |
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