Adam Scepaniak 11.27.23
There are not a lot of new cartridges being invented anymore. Most of the “low hanging fruit” of great cartridge ideas have already come to fruition (or some permutation of that old adage). Yet, when the 360 Buckhammer round came about that piqued our interest quite a bit. Now, Federal Ammunition is debuting 2 new Power-Shok 360 Buckhammer loads for all of the people looking for more effective straight-wall cartridges.
Federal Ammunition Coverage on AllOutdoor
The new 360 Buckhammer cartridge is specially designed for lever-action rifles and touts 0.358″ diameter bullets to provide ballistics and power like the venerable .30-30 Winchester, but with softer recoil. With the 360 Buckhammer being a straight-wall cartridge, it is legal in more areas throughout the US for hunting that were previously slug-only. All of the new Power-Shok 360 Buckhammer offerings come in traditional 20-count boxes at an MSRP of $36.99 each. All of the specs for these new offerings can be read below as presented by Federal:
- Grain Weight: 180 | 200
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,375 FPS | 2,200 FPS
- Bullet Style: Soft Point
- Ballistic Coefficient: 0.178 | 0.181
- Consistent, Proven Performance | Quality Brass, Primers, and Propellant | Affordably Priced
Anoka, Minnesota – November, 2023 – Federal Ammunition adds the new 360 Buckhammer cartridge to its Power-Shok product line. 360 Buckhammer is a brand new straight-wall cartridge recently launched by Remington Ammunition. It is specifically designed for lever-actions and is deadly-accurate past 200 yards. This new product is shipping to dealers and is available.
“The tag-filling efficiency of Federal Power-Shok has made it a legend in hunting camps ranging from the Northwoods to the mountains and everywhere in between,” said Federal’s Centerfire Ammunition Product Line Manager Eric Miller. “Our traditional lead-core hunting bullets offer accurate performance at an affordable price. It is a great combination for this new cartridge. We certainly are excited to offer it in 360 Buckhammer.”
The two Power-Shok offerings in the all-new 360 Buckhammer cartridge are 180- and 200-grain jacketed soft-point bullets. The 180-grain option is currently available, and the 200-grain option is coming soon. The .358 diameter bullet delivers energy and trajectory like 30-30 Win., with softer recoil for better accuracy in the field.
Whether you are wrapping up a big-game season late into the year or you are gearing up for some winter varmint hunting, you might want to take a gander at these new Power-Shok 360 Buckhammer loads. They’re stout, deliver good energy, and could be the key to your success in a future hunt. As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Power-Shok 360 Buckhammer in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
