Federal Premium Vital-Shok Trophy Copper Ammo in 30-30

Richard Johnson
by Richard Johnson
Federal 30-30

Federal Premium unveiled a number of new rifle loads at the 2015 SHOT Show. One of those is a new 30-30 loading.

The new Vital-Shok Trophy Copper round uses a polymer-tipped copper-allow bullet that is supposed to retain up to 99% of its weight “…for the deepest penetration in an expanding bullet.” According to Federal, the polymer tip increases the ballistic coefficient and ensures expansion across a greater range of impact velocities.

The bullet is 150 grains. Federal has not published the muzzle velocity of this load, but its other 150 grain loadings in 30-30 run at 2,390 fps.

The MSRP is $37.95 for a box of 20 rounds.

Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson

An advocate of gun proliferation zones, Richard is a long time shooter, former cop and internet entrepreneur. Among the many places he calls home is http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/.

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  • Don Ward Don Ward on Feb 17, 2015

    Wonder how it compares with Hornady's Lever-Lution (or however it's spelled) offering?

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    • Don Ward Don Ward on Feb 17, 2015

      @Nicky Gee. Asking how the Federal ammo compares to its direct competitor in terms of modern 30-30 ammunition is hardly a "stupid question". Less Internet tough guy routines if you please.

  • George H Hill George H Hill on Feb 18, 2015

    Awesome. I love all the new ammunition options for .30-30. Can't wait to try this in my new Mossberg 464.

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