(308) 175gr Federal Terminal Ascent Expansion Test
In this video we test Federal's 175 grain Terminal Ascent rounds through our Ruger American, from 100 to 500 yards.
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@fedup35822 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for testing at all these ranges, it actually shows meaningful info. Keep up the good work. 🖒🖒🖒
@Hootie22B Жыл бұрын
You videos are by far the best out there.. Thank you !!!
@jstraus343 жыл бұрын
I always loved the Trophy Bonded Bear Claw and had used with great results but after seeing a video on sub-optimal expansion on a KZread in ballistic gelatin with a 6.5 CM, was a little leery. This shows very different results, more what I would have expected. Thanks for a well done evaluation
@EdAb2 жыл бұрын
Excellent test! Thank you for investing all of the time, energy and expense to do this! Take care!
@mtower235 Жыл бұрын
This really helped me decide. I went and got some and our rifles seem to like them. Can’t wait to hunt
@ivaniuk123 Жыл бұрын
Wow that is very beautiful expansion, you can tell that this round will expand well beyond 500 yards. Thank you for doing this test.
@inupik232 жыл бұрын
I really like your platform for testing. It's just water, which is a very tough medium at high velocities, but at the different distances it shows the results we really want to see. Thank you.
@frontlinerejects8029
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
@user-eg8hb8xt3j Жыл бұрын
These are by far the best performing bullets that I’ve used on game
@chug-a-lug68422 жыл бұрын
Love these videos really good information
@jeremyfrix5222 жыл бұрын
I just bought that same Caldwell rest glad to see another shooter with it 💪🏻
@CircleBrewery2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see them expand at various ranges
@JosephWilhoit-ef6nl6 ай бұрын
Impressive u made my mind up im going with the 170 grain in my new 7prc thanks
@joshuahorton56662 жыл бұрын
This bullet did the job last hunting season out of my 6.5cm going to try them out of my 270 wsm this year.
@jimcloer65162 жыл бұрын
I just learned of these bullets and this was a great video review! Thanks! I'll be looking to develop a load for next year (too late for this elk season). This year I'm trying the Sierra Gamechanger. Very curious to see how they compare.
@Joel_Unbound2 жыл бұрын
TY for doing this test! Others either don't state the range or are shooting at 30-50 yards. Much more realistic tests you have run here. Seriously appreciate the work. Exceptional work on the expansion and weight retention. Stellar and supremely useful. Ty again!!!
@geraldkeyes4851
7 ай бұрын
I would disagree to say that 50 yard performance results are crucial. Some designs grenade at high velocity close range. 50/100/200/300/400/500
@guardianminifarm80052 жыл бұрын
Well done. Good info. Thank you so much. Subscribed.
@1HeavyHitr2 жыл бұрын
Best pull it on the market. Pretty incredible.
@Ben-ry1py Жыл бұрын
Amazing video. So many guys do gel and expansion tests at 20ish yards...which is only good to see if the bullet is going to explode at close ranges. Cheers
@stevepuyear27382 жыл бұрын
I can only guess that's what the bullet looked like after going through 3.5ft of bull elk before exiting and kicking up snow 50yds the other side of the elk. The bull was shot at 200yds. He went straight down on his nose and slid down the hill, never twitched a muscle!
@ammoiscurrency57063 жыл бұрын
Might have to go with this bullet for hunting with my 16" lightweight aero M5 build. Currently pushing 2560 fps with other 175gr smk using varget.
@ronkay15737 ай бұрын
Good tests
@tomlarue6542 жыл бұрын
Great vid. I believe I would choose this ammo over Barnes ttsx.
@jamesmooney53482 жыл бұрын
Its good of you guys to be watering the dry grass. 👍
@cottojn Жыл бұрын
I love the terminal ascent for my .270
@matthewkyle69392 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thinking the 215s out of my 300 prc might be the shit.
@kylemacdonell145017 күн бұрын
Hey Guys,,, great tesing these are indeed an amazing hunting bullet.. one thing I'd like to point out is that bullet manufacturers are FAMOUS for exaggerating bullet BC's especially on hunting bullets where the hunting type are far less likely to call them out on it.. Saying that , these bullet WILL not match an SMK for drops ect.. So re-check that data if your handloading
@gascheck81512 жыл бұрын
Wow .That’s consistent performance.
@sugmasigma Жыл бұрын
Glad I got these. Worth the extra $$$.
@coffeemaninsanity85962 жыл бұрын
Love the video
@frontlinerejects8029
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@islayporkers352911 ай бұрын
Debating on using these in a 16” 308 AR 10 for some deer hunting. Been looking at different bullets to reach out to 400 yards. So far I’m thinking just using the American white tail. Would love to see you do a test on those. Thanks for sharing!!
@thriftforfreedom2 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@frontlinerejects8029
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support!
@JamesJones-cx5pk2 жыл бұрын
Those look great. I wouldn't hesitate to go elk hunting with those in my .308. I like Hornady Super Shock Tips(SST) bullets for whitetail. They open up quick and jelly the insides.
@fedup3582
Жыл бұрын
I used the 165 gr SST in a 308 on deer, it didn't "jelly" the insides like you say. Maybe the 150 gr would do better but I have been disappointed in SST'S in other calibers already, so I won't be rushing to try it. I am going to try out this terminal ascent hunting this fall.
@ronkay15737 ай бұрын
My cousin harvested a large 8-pt whitetail at 448yds with this bullet in a 308 AR-10. Bullet exited opposite shoulder and ran less than 50yds.
@jamesmooney53482 жыл бұрын
Freaking cool video!!!
@jamesmooney5348
2 жыл бұрын
So, did you have velocities at those ranges? Didn't look like it... Never the less pretty good video
@frontlinerejects8029
2 жыл бұрын
Nah this is one of our oldest videos, in our earlier vids we didn't include it till some people asked us to. All our newer ones include estimated impact velocities though!
@mikedawley14612 жыл бұрын
I just purchased some of these for upcoming spring bear hunt , what twist rate is your rifle ? I have a Browning BLR 81 with I think 1/11 or 1/12 hopefully it will stabilize them. Thanks for the video
@monirep53593 жыл бұрын
Great
@darrylpacholko54954 ай бұрын
Can you imagine these handloaded out of 300 win mag!!!! WOW
@jamesmooney53482 жыл бұрын
Would you guys do a review on the Ruger 308 Go Wild? I like that rifle and the terminal accent bullet....
@frontlinerejects8029
Жыл бұрын
We haven't done a lot of reviews but we're considering doing a few on guns we really like, the Ruger included.
@travishintz9465 Жыл бұрын
Did you find the listed ballistic coefficient to be accurate for your range dialing/hold off?
@riverrat7318 Жыл бұрын
The hype really matches the actual performance 😮
@frontlinerejects8029
Жыл бұрын
Agree!
@bobsundquist2039 Жыл бұрын
I have hunted for decades with Nosler Partitions. They have become almost impossible to find and are too expensive. I think this year I will switch to these for mule deer and elk.
@Idaho_Hunter10 ай бұрын
The terminal ascent has to be the best hunting bullet design available right now. Combines weight retention, expansion at various ranges, Great B.C.'s into one. Im an accubond guy, but technically I think this is a better design. Not sure it really will outperform an accubond in a meaningful way, but truthfully, I think the TA is on paper the best out there.
@joshwilliamson7564 Жыл бұрын
Big question is where did you get the components to reload these? I like the bullet design, but prefer to load my own. I’d appreciate info on the bullet to find the projectiles to load my own if you don’t care to share.
@frontlinerejects8029
Жыл бұрын
We bought these prior to the supply shortages
@Timberdam2 жыл бұрын
Do you know what the mininum terminal velocity is for expansion ? 1800 >> Thanks Have you killed with them yet ?
@billpeirce71272 жыл бұрын
Hope they will make 168gr Terminal ascent bullets for 7mm magnum. Absolutely hate the 168gr burger vld bullets. They hit like a hand grenade. Wastes alot of meat. Love these bullets.
@devinb3397
2 жыл бұрын
They make a 160gr trophy bonded tip, close enough
@crazykid9741
2 жыл бұрын
I get you bill, i get that bergers are designed to do that but i dont like eating lead with my meat 🤷♂️ im definitely going to give these a try!
@EnriqueRodriguez-mz8ex
2 жыл бұрын
They make a 7mm 150gr and are adding a 7mm 175gr
@42N8_1
Жыл бұрын
A 160_165 grain in 7mm rem mag would be optimal.
@billpeirce7127
Жыл бұрын
Do they have a 165gr
@coffeemaninsanity85962 жыл бұрын
Can you do this on 300 win mag same bullet?
@frontlinerejects8029
2 жыл бұрын
We've got the Terminal Ascent in 200gr coming up soon in the 300 Win Mag!
@uilleannman Жыл бұрын
Do you think the 18" Ruger American Predator will have similar performance with this bullet? Looking for the best elk round for this fall's hunt.
@frontlinerejects8029
Жыл бұрын
Out to 400 or 500 yards, yes.
@uilleannman
Жыл бұрын
@@frontlinerejects8029 excellent! Thank you for posting this great video. I'm going to try this round out!
@evenphteven38393 жыл бұрын
Andres I need a deer for my birthday, js lol
@user-ti2eq8rj1w2 ай бұрын
fedral should load this 175 in a .300 win mag.
@snowplow7883 Жыл бұрын
Which would you choose in the 308 for elk, terminal accent or ELD-X? Or something else?
@jmgates09
Жыл бұрын
TERMINAL ASCENT DEFINITELY ITS A WAYYYY TOUGHER BULLET
@pnwdweler4100
Жыл бұрын
ELDX is not bonded and will come apart on an elk. The terminal ascent is bonded and will retain most of its weight.
@jmgates09
Жыл бұрын
I'd go with 180 gr trophy bonded tip
@peterhrkal81658 ай бұрын
Where did you get 2655 fps? Manufacturers website says 2600 out of 24" barrel.
@frontlinerejects8029
8 ай бұрын
These are handloads.
@peterhrkal8165
8 ай бұрын
@@frontlinerejects8029 gotcha... thanks..obviously I missed that lol
@peterhrkal8165
7 ай бұрын
What were speeds at 100 200 300 400 and 500
@clintjohnson70232 жыл бұрын
Hey what rifle ate you using.
@frontlinerejects8029
Жыл бұрын
0:12
@JohnDoe-zg6fn2 жыл бұрын
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@EdAb2 жыл бұрын
Maybe I missed it, but were these hand loads or factory ammunition? Thanks!
@EdAb
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, totally fell asleep on this one. For some reason I missed the hand loading dialog when I originally watched the video. ☺️
@mr.mr.3301 Жыл бұрын
I wish they made them in 165
@frontlinerejects8029
Жыл бұрын
Me to
@jmgates09
Жыл бұрын
The 180 TBT has been a one hitter quiter out my 308
@42N8_1
Ай бұрын
175 does better in the wind and hits harder than a 165.
@montanalivin82485 ай бұрын
Jugs not drugs...
@kennyd21342 жыл бұрын
Money was no object in this production, no exspense was spared, from that "sturdy" shooting table to the high value targets of distilled water and finally the blurry heat mirage filled camera work looking at the target.
Пікірлер: 87
Thank you very much for testing at all these ranges, it actually shows meaningful info. Keep up the good work. 🖒🖒🖒
You videos are by far the best out there.. Thank you !!!
I always loved the Trophy Bonded Bear Claw and had used with great results but after seeing a video on sub-optimal expansion on a KZread in ballistic gelatin with a 6.5 CM, was a little leery. This shows very different results, more what I would have expected. Thanks for a well done evaluation
Excellent test! Thank you for investing all of the time, energy and expense to do this! Take care!
This really helped me decide. I went and got some and our rifles seem to like them. Can’t wait to hunt
Wow that is very beautiful expansion, you can tell that this round will expand well beyond 500 yards. Thank you for doing this test.
I really like your platform for testing. It's just water, which is a very tough medium at high velocities, but at the different distances it shows the results we really want to see. Thank you.
@frontlinerejects8029
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
These are by far the best performing bullets that I’ve used on game
Love these videos really good information
I just bought that same Caldwell rest glad to see another shooter with it 💪🏻
Nice to see them expand at various ranges
Impressive u made my mind up im going with the 170 grain in my new 7prc thanks
This bullet did the job last hunting season out of my 6.5cm going to try them out of my 270 wsm this year.
I just learned of these bullets and this was a great video review! Thanks! I'll be looking to develop a load for next year (too late for this elk season). This year I'm trying the Sierra Gamechanger. Very curious to see how they compare.
TY for doing this test! Others either don't state the range or are shooting at 30-50 yards. Much more realistic tests you have run here. Seriously appreciate the work. Exceptional work on the expansion and weight retention. Stellar and supremely useful. Ty again!!!
@geraldkeyes4851
7 ай бұрын
I would disagree to say that 50 yard performance results are crucial. Some designs grenade at high velocity close range. 50/100/200/300/400/500
Well done. Good info. Thank you so much. Subscribed.
Best pull it on the market. Pretty incredible.
Amazing video. So many guys do gel and expansion tests at 20ish yards...which is only good to see if the bullet is going to explode at close ranges. Cheers
I can only guess that's what the bullet looked like after going through 3.5ft of bull elk before exiting and kicking up snow 50yds the other side of the elk. The bull was shot at 200yds. He went straight down on his nose and slid down the hill, never twitched a muscle!
Might have to go with this bullet for hunting with my 16" lightweight aero M5 build. Currently pushing 2560 fps with other 175gr smk using varget.
Good tests
Great vid. I believe I would choose this ammo over Barnes ttsx.
Its good of you guys to be watering the dry grass. 👍
I love the terminal ascent for my .270
Great video. Thinking the 215s out of my 300 prc might be the shit.
Hey Guys,,, great tesing these are indeed an amazing hunting bullet.. one thing I'd like to point out is that bullet manufacturers are FAMOUS for exaggerating bullet BC's especially on hunting bullets where the hunting type are far less likely to call them out on it.. Saying that , these bullet WILL not match an SMK for drops ect.. So re-check that data if your handloading
Wow .That’s consistent performance.
Glad I got these. Worth the extra $$$.
Love the video
@frontlinerejects8029
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Debating on using these in a 16” 308 AR 10 for some deer hunting. Been looking at different bullets to reach out to 400 yards. So far I’m thinking just using the American white tail. Would love to see you do a test on those. Thanks for sharing!!
Excellent!
@frontlinerejects8029
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support!
Those look great. I wouldn't hesitate to go elk hunting with those in my .308. I like Hornady Super Shock Tips(SST) bullets for whitetail. They open up quick and jelly the insides.
@fedup3582
Жыл бұрын
I used the 165 gr SST in a 308 on deer, it didn't "jelly" the insides like you say. Maybe the 150 gr would do better but I have been disappointed in SST'S in other calibers already, so I won't be rushing to try it. I am going to try out this terminal ascent hunting this fall.
My cousin harvested a large 8-pt whitetail at 448yds with this bullet in a 308 AR-10. Bullet exited opposite shoulder and ran less than 50yds.
Freaking cool video!!!
@jamesmooney5348
2 жыл бұрын
So, did you have velocities at those ranges? Didn't look like it... Never the less pretty good video
@frontlinerejects8029
2 жыл бұрын
Nah this is one of our oldest videos, in our earlier vids we didn't include it till some people asked us to. All our newer ones include estimated impact velocities though!
I just purchased some of these for upcoming spring bear hunt , what twist rate is your rifle ? I have a Browning BLR 81 with I think 1/11 or 1/12 hopefully it will stabilize them. Thanks for the video
Great
Can you imagine these handloaded out of 300 win mag!!!! WOW
Would you guys do a review on the Ruger 308 Go Wild? I like that rifle and the terminal accent bullet....
@frontlinerejects8029
Жыл бұрын
We haven't done a lot of reviews but we're considering doing a few on guns we really like, the Ruger included.
Did you find the listed ballistic coefficient to be accurate for your range dialing/hold off?
The hype really matches the actual performance 😮
@frontlinerejects8029
Жыл бұрын
Agree!
I have hunted for decades with Nosler Partitions. They have become almost impossible to find and are too expensive. I think this year I will switch to these for mule deer and elk.
The terminal ascent has to be the best hunting bullet design available right now. Combines weight retention, expansion at various ranges, Great B.C.'s into one. Im an accubond guy, but technically I think this is a better design. Not sure it really will outperform an accubond in a meaningful way, but truthfully, I think the TA is on paper the best out there.
Big question is where did you get the components to reload these? I like the bullet design, but prefer to load my own. I’d appreciate info on the bullet to find the projectiles to load my own if you don’t care to share.
@frontlinerejects8029
Жыл бұрын
We bought these prior to the supply shortages
Do you know what the mininum terminal velocity is for expansion ? 1800 >> Thanks Have you killed with them yet ?
Hope they will make 168gr Terminal ascent bullets for 7mm magnum. Absolutely hate the 168gr burger vld bullets. They hit like a hand grenade. Wastes alot of meat. Love these bullets.
@devinb3397
2 жыл бұрын
They make a 160gr trophy bonded tip, close enough
@crazykid9741
2 жыл бұрын
I get you bill, i get that bergers are designed to do that but i dont like eating lead with my meat 🤷♂️ im definitely going to give these a try!
@EnriqueRodriguez-mz8ex
2 жыл бұрын
They make a 7mm 150gr and are adding a 7mm 175gr
@42N8_1
Жыл бұрын
A 160_165 grain in 7mm rem mag would be optimal.
@billpeirce7127
Жыл бұрын
Do they have a 165gr
Can you do this on 300 win mag same bullet?
@frontlinerejects8029
2 жыл бұрын
We've got the Terminal Ascent in 200gr coming up soon in the 300 Win Mag!
Do you think the 18" Ruger American Predator will have similar performance with this bullet? Looking for the best elk round for this fall's hunt.
@frontlinerejects8029
Жыл бұрын
Out to 400 or 500 yards, yes.
@uilleannman
Жыл бұрын
@@frontlinerejects8029 excellent! Thank you for posting this great video. I'm going to try this round out!
Andres I need a deer for my birthday, js lol
fedral should load this 175 in a .300 win mag.
Which would you choose in the 308 for elk, terminal accent or ELD-X? Or something else?
@jmgates09
Жыл бұрын
TERMINAL ASCENT DEFINITELY ITS A WAYYYY TOUGHER BULLET
@pnwdweler4100
Жыл бұрын
ELDX is not bonded and will come apart on an elk. The terminal ascent is bonded and will retain most of its weight.
@jmgates09
Жыл бұрын
I'd go with 180 gr trophy bonded tip
Where did you get 2655 fps? Manufacturers website says 2600 out of 24" barrel.
@frontlinerejects8029
8 ай бұрын
These are handloads.
@peterhrkal8165
8 ай бұрын
@@frontlinerejects8029 gotcha... thanks..obviously I missed that lol
@peterhrkal8165
7 ай бұрын
What were speeds at 100 200 300 400 and 500
Hey what rifle ate you using.
@frontlinerejects8029
Жыл бұрын
0:12
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Maybe I missed it, but were these hand loads or factory ammunition? Thanks!
@EdAb
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, totally fell asleep on this one. For some reason I missed the hand loading dialog when I originally watched the video. ☺️
I wish they made them in 165
@frontlinerejects8029
Жыл бұрын
Me to
@jmgates09
Жыл бұрын
The 180 TBT has been a one hitter quiter out my 308
@42N8_1
Ай бұрын
175 does better in the wind and hits harder than a 165.
Jugs not drugs...
Money was no object in this production, no exspense was spared, from that "sturdy" shooting table to the high value targets of distilled water and finally the blurry heat mirage filled camera work looking at the target.