Federal Fusion Tipped 25 Creedmoor Rifle Ammunition Polymer Tip Bonded 130 Grain 20 Rounds F25CRDTFS3 UPC 604544713466
Product Description
The Federal® Ammunition Fusion® Tipped .25 Creedmoor 130 Grain Rifle Ammunition (SKU: F25CRDTFS3 / UPC: 604544713466) represents the next evolutionary leap in dedicated big game hunting cartridges. Packaged in convenient 20-round boxes, this purpose-built .25 Creedmoor factory load bridges the gap between match-grade external ballistics and devastating terminal lethality. Built specifically for North American whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn, and feral hogs, Fusion Tipped maximizes the intrinsic accuracy potential of the high-efficiency .25 Creedmoor platform while providing lethal downrange energy transfer at standard woodland distances and extended western hunting ranges alike.
At the center of this load is Federal’s state-of-the-art 130-grain Fusion Tipped projectile. Utilizing an advanced electro-chemical bonding process, the copper jacket is molecularly fused to the pressure-formed lead core at the atomic level, virtually eliminating jacket-core separation even during dense bone strikes. The frontal profile features a streamlined polymer tip paired with a precision-skived nose cavity that lowers aerodynamic drag (yielding a high .578 G1 / .290 G7 ballistic coefficient) while initiating immediate, controlled expansion across a wide impact velocity window down to 1,600 fps. Leaving the muzzle at an authoritative 2,850 fps with 2,344 ft-lbs of kinetic energy, this round retains maximum weight for reliable, bone-crushing pass-throughs and wide wound channels.
Every cartridge is manufactured to exacting tolerances using virgin, factory-annealed brass casings that deliver smooth chambering, frictionless extraction, and long-term durability for precision handloaders. Primed with sensitive, non-corrosive Federal Boxer primers and fueled by temperature-stabilized propellants, the Fusion Tipped line maintains consistent internal pressure and shot-to-shot velocity across freezing alpine mornings and sweltering early-season conditions. Whether feeding through a modern bolt-action hunting chassis or a tuned semi-automatic AR-10 precision build, this ammunition provides clean-burning performance and match-grade consistency.
*Master Ballistician Bench Notes & Range Staging Guidance:*
Chamber Compatibility & Pressure Advisory: Factory loaded strictly to SAAMI .25 Creedmoor standard specifications. CRITICAL: Under no circumstances should .25 Creedmoor ammunition be loaded into 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, or legacy .257 Roberts/.250 Savage chambers. Verify that your barrel twist rate is 1:8" or faster (such as 1:7.5") to ensure full gyroscopic stabilization of heavy-for-caliber 130gr low-drag hunting projectiles.
- Verify the firearm chamber stamping and barrel markings match the exact SAAMI .25 Creedmoor cartridge designation printed on the ammunition headstamp and packaging prior to staging.
- Inspect individual cartridges during box unseating and magazine loading for uniform polymer tip seating, smooth case mouths, and consistent cartridge overall length (COAL).
- For suppressed hunting setups, confirm concentric barrel threading and muzzle alignment prior to live fire, and note that standard supersonic hunting loads will produce an audible ballistic crack.
- Re-verify your point-of-impact (POI) and optical zero at 100 or 200 yards specifically with this 130gr Fusion Tipped load prior to field use, as point-of-impact will vary when transitioning from lighter varmint or non-tipped practice rounds.
- Store all unspent ammunition in a cool, dry, climate-controlled environment sealed in an airtight ammo can with desiccant packs, and observe all applicable ground hazardous materials transport protocols.
Key Features
- Molecularly Bonded Fusion Core: Electro-chemically applied jacket is fused to the lead core to eliminate jacket separation and deliver near-100% weight retention through hide, muscle, and bone.
- High-BC Aerodynamic Polymer Tip: Sleek polymer meplat lowers drag, boosts G1 ballistic coefficient to .578, flattens trajectory arcs, and initiates rapid expansion down to 1,600 fps.
- Precision Reloadable Brass Casings: Uniform virgin brass cases provide silky cycling, consistent internal volumes, and extended reloading life for custom bench rest handloaders.
- Optimized 20-Round Field Pack: Convenient 20-round factory box ideal for zero confirmation, seasonal hunting trips, and precision ballistic data collection.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Federal® Ammunition
- Series / Load Line: Fusion® Tipped
- MPN / SKU: F25CRDTFS3 / FEF25CRDTFS3
- UPC: 604544713466
- Caliber / Gauge: .25 Creedmoor (25 Creedmoor)
- Grain Weight: 130 Grain (8.42 g)
- Bullet / Projectile Type: Fusion Tipped Polymer Tip Bonded Core
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,850 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 2,344 ft-lbs
- Casing Material: Reloadable Virgin Brass
- Primer Type: Boxer (Non-Corrosive)
- Reloadable: Yes
- Corrosive: No
- Quantity / Round Count: 20 Rounds per Box
- Country of Origin: United States
