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Federal Terminal Ascent Bullet: A Fantastic Game Getter

Federal's terminal ascent bullet reaches out to get the job done near and far.

Federal Terminal Ascent Bullet: A Fantastic Game Getter
Federal’s new 7mm PRC load featuring a 170-grain Terminal Ascent bullet proved its worth on Wood’s Texas mule deer (opp. page). The shot was over 300 yards, and the bullet retained 82 percent of its weight. (Photo submitted by the author)

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Today’s hunters are caught in a bit of a conundrum. The obsession with all things long-range has driven the market toward sleek bullets with high ballistic coefficients. These bullets are often match-style projectiles that shoot tiny groups but can perform poorly on game, especially at shorter distances. Two seasons ago I put a half-dozen such rounds into a quartering-away bull elk before he finally gave up. Each bullet broke up before it could reach the vitals. Never...

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