Unrivaled Performance for Big Game: Federal Premium 300 RUM 180 gr Trophy Bonded Tip Ammunition

For serious big game hunters and long-range enthusiasts who demand uncompromising accuracy, terminal performance, and reliability, selecting the right ammunition is paramount. The Federal Premium 300 RUM 180 gr Trophy Bonded Tip (Part Number P300RUMTT1) stands out as a definitive choice, engineered to solve the critical challenges of ethical hunting at extended distances. This isn't just ammunition; it's a precision tool designed to deliver clean, decisive kills on the largest and toughest game animals across the globe.

Who Is This Ammunition For?

This high-performance ammunition is meticulously crafted for:

• Dedicated Big Game Hunters: Those pursuing formidable animals like elk, moose, caribou, bear (including grizzly and brown bear), or large African plains game where deep penetration, controlled expansion, and significant energy transfer are non-negotiable.
• Long-Range Shooters: Individuals who frequently engage targets beyond 300 yards and require ammunition with an exceptionally flat trajectory and minimal wind drift to maintain accuracy.
• Ethical Hunters: Shooters committed to ensuring quick, humane harvests, minimizing animal suffering and tracking time.
• Hunters Facing Challenging Conditions: Those who hunt in remote, rugged terrain or adverse weather where every shot counts and ammunition reliability is paramount.
• Reloading Enthusiasts (for understanding components): While this is factory loaded ammunition, understanding its premium components offers insight into its superior performance.

The Core Problem This Ammunition Solves

The primary challenge in big game hunting, especially at longer ranges, is consistently achieving sufficient penetration and expansion to reach vital organs and ensure a swift, ethical kill, even when encountering heavy bone or thick hide. Standard bullets can fragment, deviate, or fail to penetrate adequately, leading to wounded game and prolonged tracking. The Federal Premium Trophy Bonded Tip ammunition directly addresses these concerns by providing:

• Superior Penetration: Its bonded core and robust construction maintain bullet integrity, driving deep through muscle and bone.
• Controlled Expansion: The polymer tip and unique design ensure consistent, wide expansion for massive energy transfer without fragmentation.
• Unwavering Accuracy: A high ballistic coefficient and consistent manufacturing contribute to pinpoint precision, crucial for ethical long-range shots.
• Reliable Performance: From the nickel-plated brass to the reliable primers, every component is chosen for flawless function in critical moments.

Delving into the Trophy Bonded Tip Technology

What makes the Trophy Bonded Tip bullet so effective? It's a culmination of advanced design features working in synergy:

1. High-Performance Polymer Tip: Beyond aiding aerodynamics, this brightly colored tip initiates rapid, uniform expansion upon impact, even at lower velocities encountered at extended ranges. It ensures the bullet begins to mushroom immediately, creating a wider wound channel.
2. Bonded Lead Core: The lead core is chemically bonded to the copper jacket. This crucial feature prevents core-jacket separation, a common failure point in traditional bullets. By staying together, the bullet retains virtually all of its original weight, ensuring maximum momentum and kinetic energy transfer deep within the animal. This is what allows it to punch through heavy bone like a shoulder or hip.
3. Solid Copper Rear Shank: A portion of the bullet's rear is solid copper, reinforcing the structure and further contributing to weight retention and deep penetration. This solid section acts as a stable platform, ensuring the bullet drives straight and true through tissue, even after significant expansion.
4. Grooved Bullet Shank: The external grooves on the bullet shank reduce bearing surface and friction within the barrel, which can translate to increased velocity and reduced barrel fouling. This also contributes to superior accuracy and consistency shot after shot.
5. Boat-Tail Design: The tapered rear of the bullet (boat-tail) significantly reduces aerodynamic drag. This means the bullet maintains its velocity and energy more effectively over long distances, resulting in a flatter trajectory and less susceptibility to wind deflection. For a magnum cartridge like the .300 RUM, maximizing downrange energy is key.
6. Nickel-Plated Brass: The cartridge cases are nickel-plated, offering enhanced corrosion resistance and smoother feeding and extraction from the rifle's chamber. This is particularly beneficial in harsh weather conditions or during rapid follow-up shots.

These design elements combine to deliver a bullet that expands reliably, penetrates deeply, and retains its mass, ensuring a devastating wound channel and efficient energy transfer to the target.

The Power of the .300 Remington Ultra Magnum (RUM) Cartridge

The .300 RUM is a formidable magnum cartridge, renowned for its immense power and flat shooting characteristics. When paired with Federal Premium's Trophy Bonded Tip, it becomes an unstoppable force for North American and international big game.

• Velocity and Energy: The 180-grain Trophy Bonded Tip exits the muzzle of a .300 RUM rifle with an impressive velocity of approximately 3250 feet per second (fps), generating over 4220 foot-pounds (ft-lbs) of kinetic energy. This raw power translates directly into superior stopping power and the ability to cleanly anchor large game.
• Flat Trajectory: Due to its high velocity, the .300 RUM offers an incredibly flat trajectory, minimizing the need for extensive holdover at long ranges. This simplifies aiming and increases the probability of a first-shot hit.
• Long-Range Capability: The combination of speed, bullet design, and a high ballistic coefficient (G1 BC of approximately 0.485 for the 180-grain TBT) allows the .300 RUM to perform exceptionally well at distances exceeding 400, 500, or even 600 yards, given a skilled shooter. Its sectional density (SD) of 0.271 further ensures its ability to penetrate deeply.

Real-World Use Cases and Questions Answered

Many hunters ask: "What's the best ammunition for a clean kill on elk at 400 yards?" or "How can I be sure my bullet will penetrate a moose's shoulder?" Federal Premium 300 RUM 180 gr Trophy Bonded Tip directly answers these questions with proven performance:

• Hunting Elk and Moose: For majestic game like elk and moose, known for their robust build and heavy bone structure, deep penetration is critical. The Trophy Bonded Tip's bonded core ensures it drives through bone and muscle to reach vital organs, even from challenging angles. Its controlled expansion creates a wide wound channel, maximizing energy transfer and hemorrhaging.
• Tackling Bears (Grizzly, Brown, Black): When facing dangerous game, confidence in your ammunition is non-negotiable. The terminal performance of the 180 gr Trophy Bonded Tip provides the necessary stopping power and reliable penetration to incapacitate large bears, offering hunters peace of mind in high-stakes situations.
• African Plains Game Safaris: For heavier plains game such as Kudu, Eland, or Oryx, the .300 RUM loaded with Trophy Bonded Tip offers an excellent balance of speed and knockdown power, making it a versatile choice for a wide array of species.
• Mountain Hunting: In sheep or goat hunting, where shots can be steep and long, the flat trajectory and wind resistance of this load reduce variables, increasing the likelihood of a successful and ethical shot.
• Ensuring Ethical Hunts: The consistent performance of this ammunition significantly reduces the chance of wounding an animal, leading to less tracking and more humane harvests. Hunters can feel confident that they are upholding the highest ethical standards.

Why Choose Federal Premium Ammunition?

Federal Premium has a long-standing reputation for producing some of the most reliable and innovative ammunition in the industry. Their commitment to quality control and meticulous manufacturing processes means that every box of Federal Premium 300 RUM 180 gr Trophy Bonded Tip (P300RUMTT1) meets stringent standards for consistency, accuracy, and terminal performance. This dedication translates to tangible benefits for the hunter:

• Unmatched Consistency: From lot to lot, Federal Premium maintains incredibly tight tolerances, ensuring that each round performs identically to the last. This consistency is vital for maintaining zero and achieving predictable results in the field.
• Superior Components: Only the highest quality primers, propellants, bullets, and cases are used, all rigorously tested to withstand extreme conditions and deliver optimal performance.
• Innovation: Federal's continuous research and development, exemplified by the Trophy Bonded Tip technology, ensures hunters have access to cutting-edge ballistic solutions.
• Trust and Confidence: When facing the hunt of a lifetime, trust in your ammunition is paramount. Federal Premium provides that unwavering confidence.

Availability and Packaging

Federal Premium 300 RUM 180 gr Trophy Bonded Tip ammunition (P300RUMTT1) is packaged to meet the needs of serious hunters. Each box contains 20 rounds, with 10 boxes making up a case, for a total of 200 rounds per full case. This bulk packaging is convenient for those who wish to stock up or for hunting trips requiring a larger quantity of premium ammunition.

For hunters and shooters seeking this elite ammunition, it is readily available at DEGuns.com. As a trusted retailer for high-quality firearms and ammunition, DEGuns.com offers a reliable source for securing your supply of Federal Premium Trophy Bonded Tip ammunition, ensuring you are always prepared for your next significant hunt.

Ammunition Specifications

Feature	Detail	Benefit
Caliber	.300 Remington Ultra Magnum (RUM)	High power, flat trajectory
Bullet Weight	180 grains	Optimal balance of speed & terminal performance
Bullet Type	Trophy Bonded Tip	Deep penetration, controlled expansion
Muzzle Velocity	~3250 feet per second (fps)	Exceptional long-range energy & flat trajectory
Muzzle Energy	~4220 foot-pounds (ft-lbs)	Superior stopping power on large game
Ballistic Coeff.	G1 ~0.485	Reduced wind drift, maintained velocity
Sectional Density	0.271	Predictable deep penetration
Case Material	Nickel-plated brass	Corrosion resistance, smooth feeding
Rounds Per Box	20	Convenient for field use
Boxes Per Case	10	Bulk purchasing for dedicated hunters
UPC	029465063079	Product identification
Product Code	P300RUMTT1	Manufacturer's specific identifier

When the shot of a lifetime presents itself, trust in the proven performance of Federal Premium 300 RUM 180 gr Trophy Bonded Tip ammunition from DEGuns.com.