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Federal Power-Shok has earned a reputation as working ammunition. These .280 Remington rounds pair a 150-grain lead-core soft point bullet with Federal brass, primers, and powder for the kind of straightforward performance that hunters have relied on for decades. The load generates 2890 fps at the muzzle and 2782 foot-pounds of energy, which tracks well for medium-game work at moderate ranges.
Federal builds their soft-point bullets using what they call a hot core process that prevents the lead core from separating under impact. The jacket design includes a fluted tip that promotes consistent expansion across a range of velocities. This matters because it keeps the bullet working whether you're taking a close-range shot in thick cover or stretching to 200 yards in open terrain. The soft point design isn't fancy, but it does what it's supposed to do: expand reliably and create adequate wound channels for quick, ethical kills.
If you're hunting in brush, timber, or areas where shots rarely exceed 200 yards, this is practical ammunition that won't leave you short on performance or empty on cash. The soft-point design isn't optimized for extreme distances the way match-grade or polymer-tipped hunting rounds are, but that's not what it was built for. Factory loads come in 20-round boxes with noncorrosive primers and reloadable brass, so you can get more value from your brass if you're into handloading. These rounds sit in the same performance class as other time-tested hunting loads like Remington Core-Lokt and Winchester Super X, all of which rely on the same soft-point expansion principle.
This load is designed for medium-game hunting including deer, hogs, and similar-sized game. At moderate ranges up to about 200 yards, the 150-grain soft point expands reliably for effective kills. While Federal rates it for medium game, the .280 Remington itself can handle larger game as well depending on shot placement and distance.
Power-Shok sits in the mainstream hunting-ammo category alongside Remington Core-Lokt and Winchester Super X. All three use traditional soft-point bullets and deliver consistent performance at reasonable prices. Power-Shok doesn't offer the premium features of higher-end loads like polymer tips or match-grade accuracy, but it gets the job done in the field when you do your part with shot placement.
Yes, Federal Power-Shok cartridges come with reloadable brass and noncorrosive primers, so you can reload the empties if you handload ammunition. This can help offset ammunition costs over time if you're planning to shoot these rounds regularly.
Factory soft-point loads like this one perform best at moderate ranges. Out to 200 yards, the Power-Shok bullet produces broad wound channels and adequate penetration on medium game. Beyond 250 yards, penetration can drop noticeably due to the soft-point design having a lower ballistic coefficient than premium hunting bullets.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 150 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .280 Remington |
| Cost per Round | 2.70 |
| Grains | 150 gr |
| Length | 6.2000 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 280B |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Soft Point |
| Shipping Weight | 1.3125 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 029465085810 |
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