Description
Federal Power-Shok .308 Winchester ammunition is the kind of round that has earned respect through consistent performance rather than marketing hype. This load pairs a 150-grain jacketed soft point bullet with Federal's reliable brass, primer, and powder for dependable results on everything from whitetail deer to medium-sized game at typical hunting ranges.
Power-Shok Performance Where It Counts
The 150-grain soft point design does what it's supposed to do. The exposed lead tip expands rapidly on impact, creating a wide wound channel that drops game efficiently. At the muzzle, you're looking at 2,820 feet per second and 2,648 foot-pounds of energy, which translates to solid knockdown power out to practical hunting distances. The bullet construction prevents core slippage, so expansion stays consistent shot after shot.
Built for Reloaders and Field Work
This Power-Shok load comes in a boxer-primed brass case, which means it's reloadable if you want to get more life out of your brass. The ammunition is non-corrosive and new production, so you don't have to worry about storage or reliability issues. Whether you're stocking up for a season or planning to reload, the brass quality is there.
Practical Field Ammunition
Federal designed this round for hunters who work woods and clearings where you're not stretching shots past 300 yards. The soft point bullet doesn't have the ballistic coefficient of a polymer-tipped round, but for medium game within normal hunting distances, the expansion characteristics and penetration work exactly as intended. This is proven ammunition that's been field-tested by generations of hunters.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .308 Winchester / 7.62 NATO
- Bullet Weight: 150 grains
- Bullet Type: Jacketed Soft Point (JSP)
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,820 feet per second
- Muzzle Energy: 2,648 foot-pounds
- Ballistic Coefficient: .313
- Case Type: Brass
- Primer Type: Boxer (Reloadable)
- Corrosive: No
- Application: Medium Game Hunting
- Manufacturer: Federal Ammunition
- Manufacturer Part Number: 308A
- UPC Code: 029465084745
What’s Included
- 20 rounds of Federal Power-Shok .308 Winchester ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is the Federal Power-Shok .308 Winchester best suited for?
This load is designed for medium game like whitetail deer, feral hogs, and similar-sized animals at typical hunting distances. The 150-grain soft point will work on larger game like elk with good shot placement, but it's where it excels on medium-sized animals within 300 yards.
Can you reload Federal Power-Shok brass?
Yes. This ammunition uses boxer-primed brass cases that are reloadable. The brass quality is solid Federal production, so if you reload, you'll get good longevity from the cases.
How does Power-Shok compare to premium hunting ammunition?
Power-Shok trades some of the advanced features found in premium lines for a lower price point. The soft point bullet design is straightforward and proven, expansion is reliable, and accuracy is hunting-grade rather than match-grade. If you're hunting at normal ranges and not pushing extreme distances, the practical performance difference won't matter in the field.
What's the ballistic drop at distance with this .308 load?
At 300 yards, a 150-grain .308 Winchester typically sits around 2,180 feet per second. Beyond that, velocity drops off noticeably, which is why this load performs best within typical medium-game hunting distances rather than long-range applications.




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