.270 Winchester 136gr Terminal Ascent Ammo – 20 Round Box

Description

Federal Premium Terminal Ascent ammunition represents a genuine shift in how bonded hunting bullets perform. The 136-grain load in .270 Winchester hits a sweet spot: running a hot 3000 feet per second with 2718 foot-pounds of muzzle energy, it maintains the flat trajectory and wind resistance that makes this caliber so effective for western hunting while delivering the terminal performance that matters when the shot counts.

What sets Terminal Ascent apart is the engineering underneath. The bonded lead core stays glued to a solid copper shank during impact, resisting the separation that happens with less robust designs. When you shoot close, it penetrates deep and straight. The patented Slipstream polymer tip works differently than traditional ballistic tips. With a hollow core design, it initiates expansion at impact velocities 200 feet per second lower than comparable hunting bullets, which means reliable expansion even at longer ranges where velocity has dropped significantly. This is the difference between a bullet that struggles to expand at distance and one that performs consistently whether you're shooting 100 yards or 400.

AccuChannel groove technology keeps the ballistic coefficient high without the drag penalty of older groove designs. The result is a sleek profile with a BC of .493 (G1) that cuts through wind and air with efficiency. This matters whether you're threading a shot through canyon country or making a long poke across open prairie. You'll see less drift and a more predictable trajectory than lighter-for-caliber alternatives.

Terminal Ascent Construction Details

The bullet's architecture is purpose-built for bonded performance. A large hollow cavity near the tip encourages rapid, controlled expansion. Exterior jacket skiving further aids the expansion process without creating fragmentation. The copper shank doesn't just add strength—it carves a straight wound channel that relies on penetration depth rather than explosive performance. Federal's testing demonstrates 90 percent plus weight retention across the velocity window from 1400 to 3000 fps, which translates to a bullet that holds together whether it's impacting at point-blank distance or long range.

Loading Quality and Consistency

These rounds come loaded in nickel-plated brass with Federal's standard clean-burning propellant and reliable primers. The nickel plating resists corrosion and eases extraction, especially useful if you reload. All 20 rounds deliver consistent velocities and pressure, which is why you'll find this ammunition performing well across different rifles. Reloading brass is a bonus for anyone who handloads, extending the value of each box.