Federal Premium Terminal Ascent Ammunition 7mm PRC 170 Grain Polymer Tip 20RD

Federal Premium Terminal Ascent 7mm PRC ammunition delivers match-grade long-range accuracy in a bonded hunting bullet engineered for modern magnum cartridges. This load pairs a 170-grain polymer-tip projectile with a bonded copper-and-lead core, giving you the penetration depth needed for big game at close range without sacrificing the ballistic efficiency that makes 7mm PRC so effective at distance. If you're pushing into longer ranges or planning a hunt where shot distance remains uncertain, Terminal Ascent bridges that gap with engineering that works across the velocity spectrum.

The Slipstream polymer tip is the tactical innovation here. Unlike conventional polymer tips that demand high velocity to perform, this design initiates expansion reliably 200 feet per second lower than comparable ammunition—a real advantage when impact velocity drops downrange or when hunting thick cover where shots rarely stretch to maximum distance. The AccuChannel groove technology grooved into the bullet shank reduces aerodynamic drag and improves accuracy without relying on exotic or hard-to-find loading procedures. You get ballistic coefficient of .646, which translates to flatter trajectory, less wind deflection, and retained velocity at distance—the numbers that matter when conditions turn unpredictable.

Twenty rounds per box, 2950 feet per second muzzle velocity. This is Federal match-grade ammunition in a hunting configuration, built for hunters who refuse to choose between close-range lethality and long-range precision. Terminal Ascent ammunition carries Federal's reputation for consistency and reliability into a cartridge that's become the reference standard for hunters stepping up to modern magnum performance.

Key Features

• Bonded construction for reliable weight retention and deep penetration across velocity ranges
• Slipstream polymer tip initiates expansion at lower velocities than conventional designs
• AccuChannel groove technology reduces drag and improves accuracy
• High ballistic coefficient (.646) for flatter trajectories and less wind drift
• Purpose-built for 7mm PRC and optimized for big-game hunting
• Match-grade consistency in a field-proven package

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terminal Ascent 7mm PRC ammunition suitable for long-range hunting?

Yes. The .646 ballistic coefficient and match-grade accuracy make this load appropriate for extended-distance work. The Slipstream polymer tip helps maintain terminal performance as velocity decreases downrange, which is the engineering trade-off that makes Terminal Ascent work across typical hunting distances rather than requiring maximum velocity to function.

What's the advantage of the lower-velocity polymer tip?

Federal's Slipstream tip is designed to initiate expansion reliably at speeds 200 fps lower than conventional polymer-tip designs. This means better terminal performance on close-range shots and in thicker cover where bullet velocity hasn't had distance to decay as much. It broadens the effective velocity window compared to conventional bonded hunting ammunition.

How much does this ammunition weigh and what does it contain?

Each box contains 20 rounds. The bullet itself weighs 170 grains and pairs a bonded lead core with a copper shank, designed to retain weight through heavy bone and muscle while penetrating reliably.

What is the muzzle velocity of this 7mm PRC load?

This ammunition launches at 2950 feet per second from the muzzle, which is typical for 170-grain projectiles in 7mm PRC and provides the velocity foundation for the ballistic coefficient and trajectory performance the cartridge is known for.