Federal Premium Safari Ammunition 470 Nitro Express 500 Grain Speer Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer 20RD

Federal Premium Safari 470 Nitro Express ammunition delivers the stopping power and reliability serious dangerous-game hunters demand. This 500-grain load pairs Speer's Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer bullet with Federal's meticulous quality control—a proven combination for taking Africa's largest, most demanding game. Whether you're preparing for a Cape buffalo hunt, lion stalking, or elephant work, this cartridge is purpose-built for the job.

The .470 Nitro Express remains one of the world's most respected magnum rifle cartridges, favored by professional hunters and experienced safari-goers for its balance of power, accuracy, and reliability in the field. Federal's Safari line ammunition is manufactured to the exacting tolerances that define the brand, ensuring consistent velocity, bullet performance, and point-of-impact across multiple shots. Each round is loaded with care—critical when your life may depend on clean, ethical kills on dangerous quarry.

The Speer Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer bullet is engineered for deep, penetrating expansion on thick-skinned, heavy-boned game. Its bonded construction resists fragmentation and maintains weight retention through heavy bone and muscle, delivering the deep wound channel needed to quickly and humanely stop dangerous animals. This is ammunition for experienced shooters who understand the cartridge's recoil, ballistics, and ethical application—not a round for casual range work.

Each box contains 20 rounds. If you're hunting the world's largest dangerous game and trust Federal's reputation for consistency and performance, this is the load to consider.

Key Features

• 500-grain Speer Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer bullet designed for deep penetration and expansion on large, dangerous game
• Federal Premium manufacturing ensures consistent velocity and reliability
• Bonded bullet construction for maximum weight retention and performance integrity
• Purpose-built for dangerous-game hunting (Cape buffalo, lion, elephant, and similar quarry)
• 20 rounds per box

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the .470 Nitro Express used for?

The .470 Nitro Express is a magnum rifle cartridge designed for dangerous-game hunting, particularly large, thick-skinned African game including Cape buffalo, lion, and elephant. It's favored by professional hunters and experienced safari hunters for its stopping power and reliability in the field.

What is the Speer Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer bullet?

The Speer Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer is a bonded bullet construction that resists fragmentation and maintains weight retention through heavy bone and muscle. It's designed to deliver deep penetration and consistent expansion on large, dangerous game.

How many rounds are in a box?

Each box contains 20 rounds of Federal Premium Safari .470 Nitro Express ammunition.

Is this ammunition suitable for target shooting or practice?

This ammunition is purpose-built and loaded for dangerous-game hunting. It's not typically used for casual target practice or range shooting, and shooters should be experienced with the cartridge's recoil and ballistics before use.