Federal Premium Vital-Shok .25-06 Remington 100 Grain Trophy Bonded Tip Ammunition

For discerning hunters and precision shooters seeking the ultimate in performance and ethical harvesting, Federal Premium Vital-Shok .25-06 Remington 100 Grain Trophy Bonded Tip ammunition (SKU: P2506D, UPC: 029465090340) stands as a beacon of reliability and effectiveness. This ammunition is meticulously engineered to address the critical needs of hunters pursuing a range of medium to large game, ensuring devastating terminal performance, superior accuracy, and unwavering consistency shot after shot.

Who is This Ammunition For?

• Dedicated Hunters: Whether you're chasing whitetail deer, mule deer, pronghorn, sheep, or goats, this cartridge provides the knock-down power and deep penetration required for clean, ethical kills.
• Precision Shooters: Individuals who demand consistent ballistic performance for target practice or hunting at varying ranges will appreciate the inherent accuracy.
• Ethical Sportsmen: Those who prioritize humane harvesting through reliable bullet expansion and energy transfer.
• Reloading Enthusiasts (for understanding components): While this is factory-loaded ammunition, understanding the quality of its components (Federal brass, select powders, legendary primers) is crucial for those who value premium materials.
• Rifle Owners Chambered in .25-06 Remington: Specifically tailored for rifles chambered in this popular and versatile cartridge.

What Problems Does Federal Premium Vital-Shok Solve?

Choosing the right ammunition is paramount for a successful hunt. Federal Premium Vital-Shok with the Trophy Bonded Tip bullet solves several common challenges faced by hunters:

• Inconsistent Terminal Performance: Many bullets fail to perform predictably upon impact, leading to inadequate penetration or insufficient expansion. The Trophy Bonded Tip is engineered for controlled expansion and high weight retention, ensuring a wide wound channel and deep penetration even through bone.
• Lack of Accuracy at Range: Poorly manufactured ammunition can lead to frustrating fliers and missed opportunities. Vital-Shok utilizes world-class brass, carefully selected propellants, and precision bullets to deliver exceptional consistency and sub-MOA accuracy in capable rifles.
• Ethical Concerns: An injured animal that escapes is every hunter's worst nightmare. This ammunition minimizes that risk by delivering swift, humane kills through its superior energy transfer and reliable expansion, reducing tracking time and ensuring a quick harvest.
• Component Reliability: Ammunition failures (e.g., misfires, stovepipes) can ruin a hunt. Vital-Shok employs legendary primers and high-quality brass, guaranteeing dependable ignition and smooth cycling in your firearm.
• Versatility for Various Game: While specifically designed for medium to large game, its balanced design makes it highly effective for a wide array of species within its appropriate range.

Understanding the Trophy Bonded Tip: The Heart of Vital-Shok Performance

At the core of this particular Vital-Shok load is the Federal Premium Trophy Bonded Tip bullet. This isn't just any hunting bullet; it's a testament to advanced ballistic engineering.

• Bonded Construction: Unlike traditional cup-and-core bullets, the Trophy Bonded Tip features a molecularly bonded lead core to its copper jacket. This critical feature ensures virtually 99% weight retention upon impact, which translates directly into maximum energy transfer and superior penetration. When the bullet doesn't fragment, all its mass is driven deep into the animal, disrupting vital organs and bone structure effectively.
• Polymer Tip: The distinctive translucent polymer tip serves multiple crucial functions. Firstly, it enhances the ballistic coefficient (BC) of the bullet, allowing it to cut through the air with less drag. This results in a flatter trajectory and better energy retention at longer ranges. Secondly, the polymer tip initiates rapid, yet controlled, expansion upon impact, driving back into the bonded core to ensure mushrooming begins immediately.
• Boat-Tail Design: The tapered base of the bullet, known as a boat-tail, further reduces drag, improving downrange velocity and accuracy. This aerodynamic design makes the .25-06 Remington 100 Grain Trophy Bonded Tip an excellent choice for shots that might stretch out a bit further.
• Grooved Shank: The design often incorporates a grooved shank or rings on the bullet's bearing surface. These grooves reduce friction in the bore, which can contribute to less pressure variability and increased velocity consistency, ultimately leading to tighter groups.

How Does Federal Premium Vital-Shok .25-06 Remington Perform in the Field?

When evaluating hunting ammunition, performance metrics are key. The .25-06 Remington 100 Grain Trophy Bonded Tip offers impressive figures:

• Muzzle Velocity: With an advertised muzzle velocity of 3220 feet per second (fps), this round delivers scorching speed. High velocity contributes to a flatter trajectory, making range estimation less critical and improving hit probability at extended distances. This also means less lead is required when shooting moving targets.
• Muzzle Energy: Generating 2303 foot-pounds (ft lbs) of muzzle energy, this bullet carries substantial power. Energy is a direct indicator of a bullet's ability to transfer kinetic force to the target, creating hydrostatic shock and incapacitating game quickly. The combination of high energy and the Trophy Bonded Tip's weight retention ensures maximum energy is delivered deep into the animal.
• Terminal Performance: The "Trophy Bonded" name isn't just marketing; it signifies a bullet built for reliable and devastating terminal performance. Upon striking game, the polymer tip initiates immediate expansion, and the bonded core ensures the bullet mushrooms into a wide, devastating wound channel while maintaining nearly all of its original weight. This deep, controlled penetration means the bullet can reach vital organs even after encountering tough hide or bone, ensuring a swift and ethical harvest. This reliability is why hunters trust it for their most important hunts.

Why Choose Federal Premium Vital-Shok?

Federal Premium Ammunition has long been a leader in the industry, renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and performance. Choosing Vital-Shok means investing in:

• Unwavering Consistency: Each round is manufactured to exacting standards, from the selection of premium powders to the seating of the bullet. This consistency translates to predictable ballistic performance, shot after shot, hunt after hunt. You can trust that the trajectory and terminal performance will remain consistent, crucial for confident shot placement.
• Premium Components: Federal's dedication to using world-class brass, select powders, and legendary primers (often Federal's own high-quality primers like the CCI series) ensures reliable ignition, clean burn, and optimal pressure curves for consistent velocity and accuracy.
• Expert Engineering: The design of the Trophy Bonded Tip is a result of extensive research and development, incorporating advanced ballistic principles to create a bullet that performs optimally in real-world hunting scenarios.
• Reputation for Excellence: Federal Premium has earned the trust of generations of hunters and shooters. Their Vital-Shok line, in particular, is synonymous with high-performance hunting ammunition.

Optimizing Your Hunting Success: Beyond the Ammunition

While Federal Premium Vital-Shok .25-06 Remington 100 Grain Trophy Bonded Tip ammunition is a cornerstone of success, maximizing its potential involves a holistic approach:

1. Rifle System Match: Ensure your rifle is accurately sighted in with this specific ammunition. Each rifle-ammunition combination is unique, and proper zeroing is non-negotiable.
2. Practice, Practice, Practice: Regular practice at the range, at varying distances and from different shooting positions, will build the confidence and skill needed to make ethical shots in the field.
3. Understand Ballistics: Familiarize yourself with the bullet's drop and wind drift at different ranges. This understanding, combined with a good rangefinder, will allow for precise adjustments in hunting situations.
4. Know Your Game: Research the anatomy and behavior of the game you are pursuing. This knowledge will guide your shot placement and increase the likelihood of a clean harvest.
5. Ethical Considerations: Always strive for a clean, humane kill. This ammunition is designed to facilitate that, but it relies on responsible shot placement by the hunter.

Frequently Asked Questions about .25-06 Remington Ammunition

Q: Is the .25-06 Remington 100 grain bullet suitable for elk or moose?
A: While the .25-06 Remington with a 100-grain Trophy Bonded Tip can be effective on smaller elk or caribou with precise shot placement at moderate ranges, it is generally considered on the lighter side for large, tough game like mature bull elk or moose. For these larger animals, a heavier bullet (110-120 grain) in a larger caliber or the .25-06 with exceptionally precise shot placement is usually recommended to ensure adequate penetration and energy transfer. It excels on deer, pronghorn, and similar sized game.

Q: What is the effective range of the .25-06 Remington 100 Grain Trophy Bonded Tip?
A: The effective range for ethical hunting depends on the shooter's skill, the rifle's accuracy, and the specific game animal. Given its high velocity and excellent ballistic coefficient, this round can maintain significant energy and a flat trajectory out to 300-400 yards and beyond for deer-sized game, assuming proper shot placement. Beyond these distances, factors like wind drift become increasingly challenging, and energy might diminish for larger game.

Q: How does the Trophy Bonded Tip compare to other bullet types like soft point or ballistic tip?
A: The Trophy Bonded Tip offers a superior combination of controlled expansion and high weight retention compared to many traditional soft points or even some standard ballistic tips. Soft points can sometimes deform inconsistently or shed too much weight. While ballistic tips (like Nosler Ballistic Tip or Hornady SST) are known for rapid expansion, the bonded core of the Trophy Bonded Tip ensures deeper penetration and less fragmentation, making it ideal for larger bone-in game where maximum energy transfer and through-and-through penetration are desired.

Q: Can this ammunition be used for varmint hunting?
A: While technically capable of dispatching varmints, the 100-grain Trophy Bonded Tip is primarily designed for larger game due to its robust construction for controlled expansion and deep penetration. For varmint hunting, lighter, frangible bullets (e.g., 75-85 grain V-Max or TNT) are typically preferred as they offer explosive expansion with minimal ricochet risk and are often more economical.

Q: What is the advantage of using world-class brass and legendary primers in ammunition?
A: The quality of brass and primers directly impacts the consistency and reliability of ammunition. World-class brass provides uniform case capacity, consistent neck tension, and durability, leading to predictable pressures and velocities. Legendary primers ensure reliable, uniform ignition of the powder charge, which is crucial for achieving consistent velocities and tight groups. Inferior components can lead to variations in performance, reduced accuracy, and potential misfires.

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Product Specifications

Feature	Detail
Caliber	.25-06 Remington
Bullet Type	Trophy Bonded Tip
Bullet Weight	100 Grains
Muzzle Velocity	3220 fps (feet per second)
Muzzle Energy	2303 ft lbs (foot pounds)
SKU	P2506D
UPC	029465090340
Primary Use	Hunting Medium to Large Game (e.g., Deer, Pronghorn, Sheep, Goats, smaller Elk)
Construction	Bonded Lead Core, Copper Jacket, Polymer Tip, Boat-Tail
Components	World-class Brass, Select Powders, Legendary Primers
Box Quantity	Typically 20 rounds per box (Confirm with retailer)