Federal Power-Shok 7mm Mauser 175gr Soft Point – Time-Tested Big Game Ammo, 20 Rounds

Description

Federal Power-Shok 7mm Mauser 175gr ammunition loads a 175 grain Power-Shok jacketed soft point into the 7mm Mauser (7×57). Federal lists a muzzle velocity of about 2390 feet per second and a ballistic coefficient of .272, which works out to roughly 2220 foot-pounds of muzzle energy by standard calculation. Each box holds 20 rounds.

• Traditional Hunting Ammo at a Fair Price
• Federal Power-Shok 7mm Mauser 175gr Specifications
• Hunting Tips

Traditional Hunting Ammo at a Fair Price

Federal Power-Shok is a classic lead-core hunting load. It uses a traditional jacketed soft point bullet that has taken game for generations, paired with reliable brass, primers and propellant. The goal is simple: solid accuracy and dependable power without a premium price tag.

The exposed lead tip of a soft point bullet starts expansion on impact, while the copper jacket helps control how quickly the bullet opens up. The result is a wide wound channel with enough penetration for deer, black bear and elk at moderate range.

Because Power-Shok is affordable, it is easy to buy enough to practice with the same load you hunt with. Confidence at the range carries over to the field, where one well-placed shot is what counts.

Federal Power-Shok 7mm Mauser 175gr Specifications

These figures follow Federal’s published data for item 7A. Federal’s product page lists UPC 029465084400, which matches this listing.

• Brand: Federal Premium
• Product line: Power-Shok
• Manufacturer item number: 7A
• Caliber: 7mm Mauser (7×57)
• Bullet: 175 grain jacketed soft point
• Muzzle velocity: about 2390 fps
• Muzzle energy: about 2220 ft-lbs (standard calculation)
• Ballistic coefficient: .272
• Usage: big game hunting
• Rounds per box: 20

Hunting Tips

Use Federal Power-Shok 7mm Mauser 175gr ammo only in rifles chambered for 7mm Mauser (7×57).

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 Power-Shok 7mm Mauser 175gr ammo is a time-tested choice for hunters who want proven soft point performance at an affordable price.

The 7mm Mauser has been taking game since the 1890s, and the heavy 175 grain round nose bullet is its traditional hunting load. That long, heavy bullet has a reputation for deep penetration at moderate velocity, which is why many hunters still choose it for larger game and close cover.

Many 7×57 rifles are older military or classic sporting rifles. Have an older rifle checked by a qualified gunsmith before shooting it, and use only factory ammunition loaded to standard 7mm Mauser pressures, like Federal Power-Shok 7mm Mauser 175gr rounds.

Federal’s published data shows this bullet slowing from about 2390 fps at the muzzle to about 1812 fps at 200 yards. Because of that curved trajectory, most hunters keep shots with Federal Power-Shok 7mm Mauser 175gr ammo inside 200 to 250 yards.

Store your ammunition in a cool, dry place, and buy enough from one lot to zero your rifle and still have a full box for the season.

Before the season, shoot a few groups with Federal Power-Shok 7mm Mauser 175gr 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.

Prefer a lighter bullet for flatter shooting? Compare the Federal 7mm Mauser 140 grain JSP, or read more on Federal’s Power-Shok 7mm Mauser 175 grain page.