Federal Premium Power-Shok 10mm Auto Ammo 200 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point

Last reviewed: 2026-04-17 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.

Federal Power-Shok 10mm Auto 200 grain Jacketed Hollow Point ammunition bridges the gap between range practice and field performance. The 10mm Auto cartridge, introduced in 1983 for the FBI, remains the standard for handgun hunters who need penetration and expansion beyond what 9mm or .45 ACP can deliver. At 1,110 fps and 547 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, this 200 grain JHP load seats comfortably in the middle of the 10mm performance spectrum — heavier than the 155 grain screamer loads, lighter than the 220 grain thumpers. Federal Premium manufactures Power-Shok ammunition in Minnesota using domestic components. For hunters running Glock 20s, Springfield XD-Ms, or any 10mm platform with a 4.5- to 6-inch barrel, this load offers a balance of velocity and bullet mass appropriate for deer, hogs, and black bear at ethical handgun ranges.

Built for the Box

The Jacketed Hollow Point bullet in this load is a traditional cup-and-core design: a lead core seated in a copper jacket with a hollow cavity at the nose. On impact, hydraulic pressure forces the jacket petals to peel back, expanding the bullet to roughly 1.5 times its original diameter while shedding velocity and transferring energy. The 200 grain weight provides momentum for penetration through heavy bone and muscle. Brass cases headstamp “FC 10mm AUTO” and accept standard large pistol primers. Boxer primers allow for straightforward decapping and repriming — reloaders can expect 5-7 firings per case depending on pressure and chamber support. Non-corrosive powder and primers mean you can store these rounds in a cool, dry location for years without degradation. Each 20-round box ships in Federal’s standard white-and-red cardboard packaging with a plastic tray insert.

The Numbers

This load sits in the middle of the Federal 10mm ammo lineup. Heavier than the 155 and 180 grain defensive loads, lighter than the 220 grain subsonic options. The 1,110 fps velocity keeps the bullet supersonic past 75 yards, and the 547 ft-lbs energy figure exceeds minimum recommended thresholds for whitetail deer (400 ft-lbs) and wild hogs (500 ft-lbs) at the muzzle. Expect velocity to drop to approximately 950 fps at 50 yards with corresponding energy around 400 ft-lbs — still adequate for ethical shot placement on vitals.

Who It’s For

You’re running a 10mm handgun in the field — Glock 20, Glock 40 MOS, Springfield XD-M, Sig P220, or a 1911 in 10mm — and you need a load that expands reliably on medium to large game without fragmenting. You’ve practiced with 180 grain range ammo and you want a hunting-weight bullet that won’t shift your point of impact more than 2-3 inches at 25 yards. You’re hunting deer in thick cover, hogs at night with a weapon light, or black bear over bait, and you need penetration through shoulder blade or rib bone. You reload your brass and you want non-corrosive cases that will last multiple firings. This load delivers those requirements at a price point below premium bonded or monolithic hunting bullets.