The Federal Premium HammerDown 327 Federal Magnum delivers maximum terminal performance through its 127-grain bonded hollow point design, specifically engineered for lever-action rifles. This premium hunting ammunition combines deep penetration with controlled expansion to ensure clean, ethical harvests on medium game.
What Makes This Different
Federal's bonded construction process molecularly fuses the copper jacket to the lead core, preventing separation upon impact while maintaining 95% weight retention. Unlike standard hollow points that can fragment, the HammerDown's bonded design ensures consistent mushrooming and straight-line penetration through bone and tissue. The 127-grain bullet weight provides optimal velocity from 16-20 inch lever-action barrels while maintaining flat trajectory out to 150 yards.
Key Features
- Bonded hollow point construction prevents jacket separation for maximum weight retention
- 127-grain bullet optimized for lever-action rifle barrel lengths
- Nickel-plated brass cases resist corrosion and ensure smooth cycling
- Federal Premium components including primers and propellant for consistent performance
- Flat nose profile feeds reliably through tubular magazines
- Muzzle velocity of 1,400 fps from 20-inch barrel
- 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case (200 total rounds)
Field testing demonstrates reliable expansion at velocities from 1,000-1,600 fps, making this load effective from close-range timber hunting to open country shots. The bonded construction maintains structural integrity when encountering heavy bone, while the hollow point cavity initiates expansion within the first 2-3 inches of penetration. Hunters report consistent performance on whitetail, mule deer, and similar-sized game with proper shot placement.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 327 Federal Magnum
- Bullet Weight: 127 grains
- Bullet Type: Bonded Hollow Point
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,400 fps (20" barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 552 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Nickel-plated brass
- Primer: Federal Premium
- Quantity: 20 rounds per box
- Case Quantity: 10 boxes (200 rounds total)
- Manufacturer: Federal Premium Ammunition
Lever-action enthusiasts choose HammerDown for its proven terminal ballistics and quality Federal Premium manufacturing standards. This case quantity provides excellent value for hunters who demand consistent performance season after season.