Description
Federal Trophy Bonded Tip, 7mm Rem Mag 160gr
Trophy Bonded Tip combines a bonded, solid-copper-shank construction with a polymer tip and boat-tail design, built specifically for medium and big game hunting at practical rifle range rather than for target or practice shooting.
Specs
- Caliber: 7mm Remington Magnum
- Bullet weight: 160 grains
- Bullet type: Bonded polymer tip
- Muzzle velocity: 2,900 fps
- Rounds per box: 20
Bonding the jacket to the core is the key construction detail here: it maximizes weight retention through impact by keeping the jacket and core from separating, which keeps the bullet penetrating in a straight, controlled path rather than fragmenting early and losing the penetration depth needed to reach vitals on larger game. The polymer tip does two jobs at once, flattening the bullet’s trajectory downrange for a flatter, more predictable point of impact at various ranges, while also initiating consistent expansion on impact. Exterior skiving cut into the jacket is built to promote that expansion in a controlled, predictable pattern rather than an unpredictable, inconsistent one shot to shot.
A Gold Medal primer and a propellant formulated with copper-reducing additives round out a load built end to end for hunting accuracy and terminal performance, rather than for the highest-volume, lowest-cost-per-round practice shooting a full metal jacket load is built around.
A hunter selecting ammunition for medium or big game should weigh bullet construction against the specific game and expected shot distances involved: a bonded bullet like this one is built to hold together and penetrate deeply even after crossing heavy bone or thick muscle, which matters most on larger game or less-than-ideal shot angles where a lighter-constructed bullet might fragment before reaching vital organs. For smaller game or shorter, more controlled shot opportunities, a lighter and less expensive conventional cup-and-core bullet may perform adequately, but the bonded construction here is specifically what a hunter is paying the premium for when shot placement isn’t guaranteed to be perfect. Federal’s Gold Medal primer line, used in this load, is generally regarded within the reloading and hunting community as a consistent, reliable primer choice, which contributes to this load’s overall accuracy and reliability alongside the bonded bullet construction itself. Hunters loading up for an out-of-state trip should also confirm this load meets any specific state or outfitter requirements around minimum bullet weight or energy for the game being pursued, since those requirements vary and aren’t universal across jurisdictions. Confirming ammunition compatibility with a specific rifle before a hunt is always worth the extra minute it takes.
