Federal just announced its latest addition to the popular HammerDown line of ammo, just in time for hunting season. The new Federal HammerDown 360 Buckhammer loads a 220-grain Bonded Soft Point for superior knockdown power on big-game animals.
Federal HammerDown 360 Buckhammer
“The new 360 Buckhammer straight-wall cartridge is specially designed for lever-action rifles, making it a perfect match for our lever-action HammerDown product line, as straight-wall cartridges are now legal in more previously slug-only areas,” said Federal Ammunition Rifle Product Manager Eric Miller. “Its 358-caliber bullet provides ballistics and power like 30-30 Win. It’s a powerful and effective cartridge choice that is quickly gaining popularity with whitetail hunters.”
Federal customizes HammerDown’s velocities to produce superior ballistics and terminal performance for lever-action barrel lengths. The molecularly bonded soft point bullet construction provides the best accuracy and expansion at those velocities. The geometry of each round’s case, bullet, and cartridge ensures flawless cycling through tubular magazines and typical lever-action feeding systems.
“We are thrilled to add the 360 Buckhammer to our HammerDown lineup. This is the latest and greatest straight-wall cartridge that hunters and shooters are actively seeking out,” continued Miller. “One of the enhanced design features found in all HammerDown ammo is that we chamfered the front face of the case rim on all the nickel-plated cases. This removes any sharp edges to increase the reliability of feeding. All the benefits HammerDown delivers will greatly enhance your shooting experience.”
The full HammerDown line includes 45-70, 444 Marlin, 30-30 Win., .357 Magnum, .327 Federal, .44 Rem. Mag. and .45 Colt. Now 360 Buckhammer joins the list, packaged in 20-count boxes. The load retails for $57.99.
For more info, visit federalpremium.com.
Editor’s Take:
The reemergence of the lever-action rifle continues. Part Old West romance, new loads like the Buckhammer also drive this renewed interest. With a 220-grain bullet formulated to run through your trusty lever, this one promises to hammer deer this fall.
