Available configurations
| SKU | Grain | Bullet | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308A | 150gr | Soft Point | 20 |
| 308B | 180gr | Soft Point | 20 |
About Federal Power-Shok .308
Federal Power-Shok is the budget hunting line from Federal — a no-frills soft point that gets the job done for deer-sized game. The 150gr is the most popular weight for whitetail. Reliable expansion and adequate penetration for medium game at typical hunting distances. Brass-cased, reloadable. One of the cheapest expanding .308 loads available.
150gr vs 180gr — Which Weight for Your Hunt
The 150gr (308A) is the most widely stocked configuration, with a flatter trajectory and lower recoil than the 180gr. The 180gr (308B) is the heavier option, marketed for elk, black bear and other situations where penetration matters more than trajectory. The 180gr retains more energy at longer range and penetrates better through heavy bone and muscle on larger game. Inside 250 yards the trajectory difference between the two weights is small on deer-class game.
How It Compares
Power-Shok sits at the entry point of the .308 hunting market. It competes directly with Remington Core-Lokt and Winchester Super-X Power-Point — all three use traditional cup-and-core soft point bullets that expand reliably on deer-sized game. Premium bonded bullets like Hornady InterLock and Federal Fusion cost more and offer better weight retention through heavy bone. For whitetail at moderate ranges, Power-Shok kills just as effectively as loads costing twice as much.
Buying Tips
Power-Shok is available in 20-round boxes only. It's widely stocked at online retailers and in-store at most sporting goods chains — availability is rarely an issue. Federal American Eagle FMJ in the same 150gr weight is a lower-cost practice load that holds a similar point of impact, which is why it is commonly paired with Power-Shok for sighting in. Demand peaks during hunting season (September–October), and observed prices at some retailers rise in that window.
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