The Federal FB284F1 Fusion component bullets deliver consistent expansion and deep penetration for medium to large game hunting. These 140-grain soft point bullets feature Federal's molecular fusion process that bonds the copper jacket to the lead core, eliminating separation issues common with traditional cup-and-core designs.
What Makes This Different
Federal's Fusion process creates a pressure-formed bond between jacket and core rather than using traditional electroplating methods. This molecular fusion eliminates the weak point where jacket separation typically occurs, resulting in 95% weight retention even through heavy bone and dense tissue. The skived nose design initiates controlled expansion at velocities as low as 1,600 fps while maintaining structural integrity at magnum velocities exceeding 3,200 fps.
Key Features
- Molecular fusion bonding prevents jacket-core separation for 95% weight retention
- 140-grain weight optimized for 7mm cartridges from .284 Winchester to 7mm Remington Magnum
- Skived soft point nose ensures reliable expansion across velocity ranges
- Boat tail base design improves ballistic coefficient and long-range accuracy
- Consistent jacket thickness maintains uniform expansion characteristics
- Bulk component packaging reduces cost per bullet for high-volume reloaders
- Quality control standards maintain ±0.3 grain weight tolerance
Field performance testing shows these bullets maintain their mushroom shape through shoulder bones of elk-sized game while creating wound channels 2-3 times bullet diameter. The 140-grain weight provides optimal sectional density for 7mm cartridges, balancing flat trajectory with sufficient momentum for deep penetration. Accuracy testing in multiple rifle platforms consistently produces sub-MOA groups when paired with appropriate powder charges and seating depths.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 7mm (.284 inch diameter)
- Weight: 140 grains
- Bullet Type: Soft Point Boat Tail
- Construction: Fusion bonded jacket and core
- Quantity: 100 bullets per box, 4 boxes per case
- Sectional Density: .248
- Ballistic Coefficient: Approximately .485
- Recommended Twist Rate: 1:9.5 or faster
- Country of Origin: United States
Reloaders seeking consistent terminal performance across diverse hunting scenarios will find these Fusion bullets eliminate the guesswork in component selection. The bulk packaging format provides significant cost savings over boxed ammunition while maintaining Federal's quality control standards.