Federal 300 WM 180gr Swift Scirocco II – Powerful 300 Win Mag Elk Ammo, 20 Rounds

Description

Federal 300 WM 180gr Swift Scirocco ammunition loads a 180 grain Swift Scirocco II bullet into the 300 Winchester Magnum. Federal lists a muzzle velocity of about 2960 feet per second and a ballistic coefficient of .520, which works out to roughly 3503 foot-pounds of muzzle energy by standard calculation. Each box holds 20 rounds.

• Flat Trajectory with Bonded Toughness
• Federal 300 WM 180gr Swift Scirocco Specifications
• Hunting Tips

Flat Trajectory with Bonded Toughness

Swift Scirocco II is built to push effective range farther. Its polymer tip and streamlined secant ogive give it a high ballistic coefficient for flat trajectories and more retained velocity and energy downrange.

The tip also initiates expansion at low velocities, which helps the bullet open on long-range shots.

Up close, a tapered copper jacket bonded to the lead core keeps weight retention high, so the bullet holds together when impact velocity is high.

Federal 300 WM 180gr Swift Scirocco Specifications

These figures follow Federal’s published data for item P300WSS1. Federal’s product page lists UPC 604544656077, which matches this listing.

• Brand: Federal Premium
• Product line: Swift Scirocco II
• Manufacturer item number: P300WSS1
• Caliber: 300 Winchester Magnum
• Bullet: 180 grain Swift Scirocco II
• Muzzle velocity: about 2960 fps
• Muzzle energy: about 3503 ft-lbs (standard calculation)
• Ballistic coefficient: .520
• Usage: elk, moose and deer hunting
• Rounds per box: 20

Hunting Tips

Use Federal 300 WM 180gr Swift Scirocco ammo only in rifles chambered for 300 Winchester Magnum.

Zero your rifle with this exact load, then confirm your holds at the longest distance you expect to shoot.

Aim for the heart and lung area on a broadside or slightly quartering animal for quick, ethical results.

Practice from field positions such as sitting, kneeling and shooting off sticks before the season.

Federal 300 WM 180gr Swift Scirocco ammo is a proven choice for hunters after elk, moose and deer across open country.

At 180 grains, this is a classic 300 Win Mag weight for elk and moose. The higher ballistic coefficient helps it hold velocity downrange, so it carries energy well at the longer distances common in western and northern hunting country.

Before the season, shoot a few groups with Federal 300 WM 180gr Swift Scirocco ammo from a solid rest, then practice from the positions you will actually hunt from. A rifle that groups well off the bench is only part of the picture; being able to hold steady from sitting, kneeling or off shooting sticks is what fills tags.

After the shot, give the animal time before you follow up, and mark where it was standing. A soft point bullet that does its job usually leaves a good blood trail, but patience makes recovery much easier.

Clean your rifle after the hunt and store it with a light coat of oil, especially if it was out in rain or snow.

Premium hunting ammunition costs more than practice loads, so many hunters zero with a box of the same load they will hunt with and then confirm their dope before each season. Buying several boxes of Federal 300 WM 180gr Swift Scirocco from one lot keeps your point of impact consistent from year to year.

Wind and range estimation matter as much as the bullet. Use a rangefinder, learn how your load drifts in a crosswind, and practice at the distances you expect to shoot. Store ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original box so it performs the same on opening day as it did at the range.

Looking for a rifle to shoot it in? Check out the Springfield 2020 Boundary 300 Win Mag, or read more on Federal’s Swift Scirocco II 300 Winchester Magnum page.