Last reviewed: 2026-04-17 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
The Federal Premium 308 Winchester 150 grain Trophy Copper load pairs a polymer-tipped, copper-alloy projectile with 2820 fps muzzle velocity and 2648 foot-pounds of energy — numbers that hold flat across the block and deliver controlled expansion from 50 to 500 yards. If you hunt in lead-restricted zones or simply want a bullet that retains up to 99 percent of its mass through bone and hide, this is the round Federal Premium and MeatEater’s Steven Rinella stake their reputations on. Each nickel-plated case is primed with a non-corrosive Boxer primer, reloadable for shooters who roll their own, and the grooved bullet shank locks accuracy across bolt guns, semis, and lever platforms alike.
Performance at a Glance
Federal Premium engineers the Trophy Copper projectile with a tipped cavity optimized for a wide velocity window — the bullet opens predictably whether you’re shooting a 16-inch gas gun at 200 yards or a 24-inch bolt rifle at 450. The boat-tail base and 0.469 G1 ballistic coefficient shed drag efficiently, keeping velocity supersonic and drop minimal beyond typical eastern woods engagements. Because the entire bullet is copper alloy — no lead core to separate — you get through-and-through penetration on medium game and deep wound channels on elk-sized targets, with fragments rare enough that meat loss stays negligible.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 308 Winchester |
| Bullet weight | 150 grains |
| Bullet type | Polymer tip (Federal Trophy Copper) |
| Muzzle velocity | 2820 feet per second |
| Muzzle energy | 2648 foot-pounds |
| Rounds per box | 20 |
| Case | Nickel plated |
| Primer | Boxer, non-corrosive |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Lead-free | Yes |
| G1 ballistic coefficient | 0.469 |
| Intended use | Hunting |
| Manufacturer | Federal Premium Ammunition |
The nickel-plated case resists corrosion in wet blinds and feeds smoothly in semiauto platforms — particularly relevant for AR-10 and SFAR shooters who want hunting ammo that cycles without tuning gas blocks. Federal Premium loads this round in Anoka, Minnesota, under the same quality protocols that feed their Gold Medal Match line, so you get consistent primers, powder charges, and bullet seating from box to box. Whether you’re filling tags in California’s lead-free zones or simply prefer monolithic bullets for their terminal performance, this Federal 308 ammo load bridges compliance and lethality without compromise.
Who It’s For
This 150-grain Trophy Copper load suits deer, antelope, hog, and black-bear hunters who want a single load for varied game sizes. The lighter bullet weight — relative to 165- or 180-grain options — carries more velocity at distance, making it ideal for open-country shots where wind drift and drop matter. If you hunt public land in states with lead restrictions, or you process your own venison and want to minimize bullet fragments in trim, the monolithic copper construction delivers. Bolt-gun shooters appreciate the consistency; gas-gun hunters value the reliable feeding and extraction that nickel cases provide.
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.
- Always follow the four universal rules of firearm safety when handling live ammunition.
- Verify that your firearm is chambered for 308 Winchester and rated for factory pressures before firing.
- This product contains materials known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects — see California Proposition 65 warnings for details.
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