The Hunter's Edge: Federal Premium 7mm-08 Rem 140 gr Barnes TSX – Precision, Power, and Ethical Performance

For discerning hunters who demand absolute reliability, devastating terminal performance, and unwavering accuracy in the field, the Federal Premium 7mm-08 Remington 140 grain Barnes TSX is the definitive choice. This isn't just ammunition; it's a meticulously engineered system designed to deliver consistent, ethical kills on medium game, ensuring your valuable hunting experiences culminate in success. Whether you're a seasoned big game hunter or preparing for your first deer season, this ammunition addresses the critical needs for dependable ignition, predictable ballistics, and superior bullet performance, even under challenging conditions. It’s the answer for those who ask: "What is the most reliable and effective ammunition for deer hunting with a 7mm-08?" or "How can I achieve deep penetration and consistent expansion on game?"

Unrivaled Quality: The Federal Premium Difference

Federal Premium ammunition sets itself apart through an obsessive commitment to quality control and component excellence. Every cartridge is a testament to rigorous manufacturing standards, providing hunters with the confidence that each shot will perform exactly as expected.

Precision Primers: The Foundation of Consistency

The journey of a successful shot begins with the primer, and Federal leaves nothing to chance. Each primer used in Federal Premium loads undergoes more frequent and stringent inspections for dimensional tolerances and charge weight than typical industry standards. This meticulous attention ensures that every primer delivers a consistent and reliable ignition for the propellant, shot after shot. This consistency is paramount for achieving tight groups downrange, reducing the variable of inconsistent ignition that can lead to flyers or unpredictable performance. For a hunter facing a crucial shot, knowing that the ammunition will ignite perfectly every single time provides an invaluable peace of mind.

Optimized Propellants: Clean Power, Dependable Performance

Federal Premium utilizes propellants that are not merely off-the-shelf powders, but specially formulated to meet Federal’s exacting specifications. These clean-burning powders represent the highest grades available in the industry. The benefits of such carefully selected propellants are multi-faceted:

• Consistency: They burn predictably, ensuring uniform velocities and pressures across a wide range of temperatures and environmental conditions. This means your ballistic data remains consistent whether you're hunting in the crisp chill of a winter morning or the warmer temperatures of early fall.
• Reliability: The consistency translates directly into reliability, reducing the risk of hang-fires or misfires that can ruin a hunting opportunity.
• Clean Burning: Reduced residue build-up in your rifle’s bore means less frequent cleaning, which can extend the life of your barrel and maintain accuracy over longer shooting sessions. A cleaner rifle is a more accurate rifle, period.

Resilient Casings: Engineered for Extraction and Longevity

The precision-built cases in Federal Premium centerfire loads feature nickel-plated brass, a critical component that enhances both performance and longevity. This nickel plating offers several significant advantages:

• Corrosion Resistance: Unlike standard brass, nickel-plated brass is highly resistant to corrosion, a crucial factor when hunting in damp, humid, or otherwise adverse weather conditions. This ensures the ammunition remains pristine and reliable, even after prolonged exposure in a cartridge loop or magazine.
• Sleek, Smooth Extraction: The slick surface of nickel plating minimizes friction between the casing and the rifle's chamber walls. This results in incredibly smooth and reliable extraction, even under high pressure or in extreme temperatures. When a quick follow-up shot is necessary, or when conditions are less than ideal (like mud or grit), dependable extraction is absolutely vital.
• Enhanced Visibility: The bright, distinct finish of nickel-plated brass also makes the cartridges highly visible, whether you're loading them in dim light or recovering spent casings in tall grass.

The Power of Innovation: Barnes TSX Bullet Technology

At the heart of the Federal Premium 7mm-08 Remington 140 gr load is the Barnes Triple-Shock X (TSX) bullet – a game-changer in hunting ammunition. This isn't just a bullet; it's a carefully engineered projectile designed for maximum effectiveness and ethical harvesting.

The Monolithic Advantage: Beyond Traditional Lead

The Barnes TSX is a proven all-copper hollow point bullet. This monolithic design means the bullet is constructed from a single piece of copper, a departure from traditional lead-core bullets. This fundamental design choice offers several profound benefits:

• Environmental Responsibility: For hunters concerned about lead in the environment or in harvested game meat, the all-copper construction is an ideal, lead-free solution. Many hunting areas or specific regulations now mandate lead-free ammunition, making the TSX an excellent compliant choice.
• Structural Integrity: Unlike lead-core bullets that can fragment upon impact, the monolithic copper structure of the TSX maintains its integrity. This means no lead particles are dispersed into the animal's tissue, leading to cleaner meat and an ethically sound harvest.
• Superior Penetration: The solid copper construction, combined with its streamlined design, allows the TSX to penetrate deep through hide, muscle, and bone. This deep penetration is critical for reaching vital organs, even on difficult angles or larger medium-sized game.

Unmatched Weight Retention: Driving Energy Deep

One of the most remarkable characteristics of the Barnes TSX is its ability to retain nearly 100 percent of its original weight on impact. While some bullets shed weight through fragmentation, the TSX maintains its mass, driving all its kinetic energy deep into the target.

• Maximum Energy Transfer: High weight retention means that virtually all the energy the bullet carried is transferred to the animal, creating a more devastating wound channel and maximizing hydrostatic shock. This translates directly to increased knockdown power and quicker, more humane kills.
• Consistent Performance: This consistent energy transfer ensures reliable terminal performance, shot after shot, eliminating the unpredictability that can come with bullets designed for rapid expansion and fragmentation.

Consistent Expansion: Devastating Terminal Performance

Despite its robust, monolithic construction, the Barnes TSX is designed to deliver consistent, large-diameter expansion. The hollow point cavity is engineered to initiate immediate and controlled expansion upon striking tissue.

• Lethal Wound Channels: As the bullet expands, it forms sharp, copper petals that create a wide, devastating wound channel. This rapid energy dump and tissue disruption are crucial for incapacitating game quickly and humanely.
• Reliability Across Velocities: The TSX is known for its consistent expansion across a broad range of impact velocities, meaning it performs reliably whether the shot is up close or at the limits of ethical shooting distances for the 7mm-08.

Grooved Shank Design: Accuracy Meets Cleanliness

The Barnes TSX bullet features distinctive grooved rings around its shank. This innovative design is not merely aesthetic; it serves two critical performance functions:

• Minimized Barrel Fouling: The grooves reduce the bearing surface of the bullet as it travels down the bore. This decreases the amount of copper in contact with the rifling, significantly minimizing copper fouling in your barrel. Less fouling means less cleaning and sustained accuracy over multiple shots, which is invaluable during a multi-day hunt or range session.
• Improved Accuracy: By reducing friction and fouling, the grooved shank contributes directly to enhanced accuracy. The bullet experiences less drag and deformation, leading to more consistent flight paths and tighter groups.

7mm-08 Remington: A Versatile and Effective Cartridge

The 7mm-08 Remington is a cartridge that has earned its reputation as an exceptional medium game hunting round. Developed from the .308 Winchester case necked down to accept 7mm (.284-inch) bullets, it offers a superb balance of ballistic performance, manageable recoil, and versatility.

Why Choose 7mm-08?

• Moderate Recoil: Compared to larger, more powerful cartridges, the 7mm-08 offers significantly less recoil. This makes it an ideal choice for recoil-sensitive shooters, younger hunters, or anyone who desires extended practice sessions without fatigue. Lower recoil also contributes to better shot placement and quicker follow-up shots.
• Flat Trajectory: The inherently efficient 7mm bullets, especially in the 140-grain weight, provide a very flat trajectory out to typical hunting distances. This reduces the need for extensive holdover calculations, simplifying shot placement in the field.
• Excellent Ballistic Coefficient: 7mm bullets generally boast high ballistic coefficients, meaning they retain their velocity and resist wind drift effectively. This leads to better long-range accuracy and energy retention, crucial for those shots that stretch the distance.
• Versatility: While often overshadowed by its parent cartridge, the 7mm-08 Rem is incredibly versatile. It's suitable for a broad spectrum of medium-sized game and can be adapted for various hunting conditions.

Optimal Game Application for 7mm-08 with 140 gr TSX

The Federal Premium 7mm-08 Rem 140 gr Barnes TSX load is specifically tailored for effective and ethical hunting of a wide array of medium game species. Its blend of deep penetration and reliable expansion makes it an outstanding choice for:

• Whitetail Deer: The quintessential deer cartridge, offering ample power for clean kills at various ranges.
• Mule Deer: Capable of handling the larger frames of mule deer, even at longer Western hunting distances.
• Antelope: Its flat trajectory and high velocity make it excellent for open-country antelope hunting where shots can be extended.
• Wild Hogs: The Barnes TSX’s deep penetration is highly effective on the tough hides and bone structure of feral hogs.
• Black Bear: Suitable for smaller to medium-sized black bears, ensuring adequate penetration for vital organ disruption.
• Mountain Goats & Sheep: Ideal for challenging mountain hunts where lighter recoil and flat trajectory are beneficial.

This specific ammunition load excels because the 140-grain TSX bullet weight is perfectly balanced for the 7mm-08 cartridge, optimizing both velocity and bullet integrity. It delivers a formidable 2820 feet per second (fps) of muzzle velocity and generates 2472 foot-pounds (ft lbs) of muzzle energy, numbers that translate directly to exceptional downrange performance and reliable knockdown power.

Real-World Scenarios and Hunter Confidence

When you're out in the field, facing unpredictable conditions and fleeting opportunities, confidence in your ammunition is paramount. The Federal Premium 7mm-08 Rem 140 gr Barnes TSX instills that confidence.

Hunting in Diverse Environments:

• From Dense Woods to Open Plains: The Barnes TSX performs reliably whether you're taking a close-range shot in thick timber or a longer shot across an open field. Its controlled expansion ensures it doesn't over-expand too quickly in soft tissue, and its penetration ensures it reaches vitals.
• Adverse Weather Conditions: The nickel-plated brass casing provides superior corrosion resistance, ensuring that your ammunition remains pristine and functional even during rainy, snowy, or humid hunts, preventing potential feeding or extraction issues.

Ethical Harvesting:

• Humane, Quick Kills: The combination of deep penetration and consistent, large-diameter expansion delivers maximum energy transfer to the animal’s vital organs, leading to rapid incapacitation and humane kills. This reduces tracking distances and minimizes animal suffering.
• Minimized Meat Spoilage: Because the Barnes TSX is all-copper and retains virtually 100% of its weight, there is no lead fragmentation within the animal. This results in cleaner meat and less waste, a significant benefit for hunters who value their harvest.

Questions This Ammunition Answers For Hunters:

• "What is the most reliable ammunition for deer hunting?" Federal Premium's rigorous quality control and the Barnes TSX's proven design offer unparalleled reliability.
• "How can I ensure deep penetration on a quartering-away shot?" The monolithic Barnes TSX bullet is engineered for maximum weight retention and deep penetration, essential for reaching vitals from challenging angles.
• "Are there lead-free options that don't compromise performance?" The all-copper Barnes TSX provides exceptional terminal performance while being completely lead-free, ideal for environmentally conscious hunters or areas with lead ammunition restrictions.
• "Which 7mm-08 load offers superior accuracy and knockdown power?" The Federal Premium 140 gr Barnes TSX combines a high-quality cartridge with a precision bullet to deliver both pinpoint accuracy and devastating energy on target.
• "How do I choose ammunition for ethical hunting?" Selecting ammunition like the Federal Premium Barnes TSX, designed for deep penetration, controlled expansion, and high weight retention, directly contributes to swift, humane, and ethical harvests.
• "Where can I find premium hunting ammunition with Barnes TSX bullets?" This exceptional ammunition is readily available for your next hunting adventure at DEGuns.

Performance Metrics at a Glance

Understanding the key performance metrics helps underscore why this particular load is so effective:

• Muzzle Velocity (2820 fps): This high velocity contributes to a flatter trajectory, reducing bullet drop over typical hunting ranges and making it easier to estimate holdover.
• Muzzle Energy (2472 ft lbs): This substantial energy figure signifies the bullet's capacity to deliver a powerful impact, translating into hydrostatic shock and effective tissue damage for quick, humane kills.
• Bullet Weight (140 gr): This specific bullet weight for the 7mm-08 Remington offers an optimal balance between velocity, ballistic coefficient, and sectional density, ensuring excellent downrange performance on medium game.

Choosing Your Ammunition: Why Federal Premium is the Smart Choice

In the world of hunting, success often hinges on meticulous preparation and the quality of your gear. Choosing Federal Premium 7mm-08 Rem 140 gr Barnes TSX ammunition means investing in components that have been meticulously crafted and rigorously tested to perform flawlessly when it matters most. It’s an investment in your confidence, your ethics, and ultimately, your success in the field. From the consistent ignition of Federal’s primers to the devastating, lead-free performance of the Barnes TSX bullet, every aspect of this ammunition is designed to provide the hunter with an undeniable edge.

Don't leave your hunting success to chance. Equip your 7mm-08 Remington rifle with the proven performance of Federal Premium Barnes TSX. This world-class hunting ammunition, alongside all your other hunting and shooting sports needs, is available at DEGuns. Prepare for your next hunt with the ammunition trusted by serious hunters worldwide.

Product Specifications

Feature	Detail
Brand	Federal
Model	Premium
Caliber	7mm-08 Rem
Bullet Type	Barnes TSX
Bullet Weight	140 gr
Muzzle Velocity	2820 fps
Muzzle Energy	2472 ft lbs
Casing Material	Nickel-Plated Brass
Game Type	Medium
Application	Hunting
Rounds Per Box	20
Boxes Per Case	10
SKU	45810
MPN	P708C
UPC	029465099060