Last reviewed: 2026-04-17 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, lifelong hunter.
Federal Fusion 308 Winchester ammunition uses electrochemical bonding to permanently fuse a 150 grain lead core to its copper jacket — a manufacturing process that eliminates core-jacket separation under impact stress. The 308 Winchester cartridge, introduced in 1952 as the commercial counterpart to 7.62×51mm NATO, remains the most versatile medium-game hunting round in North America, delivering sufficient energy for ethical harvests on whitetail, mule deer, black bear, and hogs from 50 to 300 yards. Federal Fusion loads this cartridge with a bonded jacketed soft point projectile featuring a boat tail base and pressure-formed tip cavity, engineered to initiate controlled expansion within the first two inches of penetration while retaining 85-90% of original bullet mass through bone and tissue.
Load Profile
The 150 grain projectile exits the muzzle at 2820 feet per second, generating 2650 foot-pounds of kinetic energy — sufficient for humane kills on animals up to 400 pounds when bullet placement targets the vitals. Boxer-primed brass cases feed reliably in bolt-action rifles, semi-automatic platforms like the AR-10, and lever-action models chambered for 308 Winchester. Federal manufactures this ammunition in Anoka, Minnesota, using non-corrosive primers and reloadable brass cases suitable for handloaders who recover spent hulls.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 308 Winchester |
| Bullet weight | 150 grains |
| Bullet type | Bonded Jacketed Soft Point |
| Muzzle velocity | 2820 feet per second |
| Muzzle energy | 2650 foot-pounds |
| Rounds per box | 20 |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Intended use | Hunting |
| Manufacturer | Federal |
For hunters running 308 Winchester rifles in the field, this load offers a balance of velocity, energy transfer, and controlled expansion at typical whitetail engagement distances. View our full selection of Federal 308 Ammo for additional bullet weights and profiles suited to your hunting platform.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Observe the four universal rules of firearm safety at all times — treat every firearm as if loaded, never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy, keep your finger off the trigger until sights are on target, and be certain of your target and what lies beyond it.
- Verify your rifle is chambered for 308 Winchester before loading — never chamber ammunition in a firearm not rated for that cartridge. Consult your state and local laws governing ammunition possession, transport, and use during hunting seasons.
- This ammunition contains lead components. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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