The Terminal Ascent represents the evolution of Federal's very best hunting bullets from years past. Like Federal's Trophy Bonded Bear Claw and Trophy Bonded Tip bullets, Terminal Ascent has a copper jacket that is electrochemically bonded to the lead core.

The Terminal Ascent is basically a slightly modified Edge TLR. Among other changes, the Ascent has two AccuChannel grooves (instead of one) and a silver nickel (instead of a black nickel) finish. The result is a bullet that's not quite as aerodynamic as the Edge TLR but is more accurate.

The ballistic and accuracy testing I did with Terminal Ascent rounds in 6.5 Creedmoor and 300 Win. Mag. proved to me that Federal has indeed created a long-range hunting round very capable of taking down deer-sized and larger game at distances hunters wouldn't have attempted years ago.

Usually, with loads it likes, it'll shoot a tad under an inch. Federal's 155-grain Terminal Ascent factory ammo averaged 0.72 inch. Without hyperbole, it's the most accurate .

Like these other bullets, Terminal Ascent is bonded, which means the jacket and core are electrochemically fused to virtually eliminate any chance of separation, and the copper shank at the base of the lead core prevents overexpansion.

Is Federal A Good Brand For Ammo? Yes, Federal is a good brand for ammo. Countless shooting enthusiasts and hunters across the U.S. trust their rounds. I've hunted everything from ducks, doves, rabbits, squirrels, and deer with Federal ammo, and rarely have I been disappointed.

Is Federal A Good Brand For Ammo? Yes, Federal is a good brand for ammo. Countless shooting enthusiasts and hunters across the U.S. trust their rounds. I've hunted everything from ducks, doves, rabbits, squirrels, and deer with Federal ammo, and rarely have I been disappointed.

1,400 fps The Terminal Ascent bullets are designed to expand at velocities as low as 1,400 fps. That equates to 1,200 yards with the brand's 200-grain .

The main reason for a bonded bullet is that it keeps the core and mantle from separating when the bullet penetrates the target. This is an advantage that helps the bullet to hold most of its weight which gives a deeper, straighter and more controlled penetration.

Bonding, the process of affixing the jacket to the lead core of the bullet, results in more reliable performance and energy transfer because it prevents the lead core from separating from the jacket.

The brands that I'd recommend and that are highly regarded by experts and enthusiasts alike are Federal Premium, Hornady, Winchester, and Speer. Federal Premium is known for producing high-quality, reliable ammunition that is suitable for a wide range of applications.

Vista OutdoorATK Commercial Ammunition... Federal Premium Ammunition/Parent organizations

Federal Premium Ammunition is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vista Outdoor, located in Anoka, Minnesota. With a workforce of nearly 1,500, Federal manufactures shotshell, centerfire, and rimfire ammunition and components. Anoka, Minnesota, U.S.

Federal Other equipment used: Mesa Precision Arms Rifle, Swarovski Z8 Scope, Silencer Central Banish 30 Suppressor. Along with factory-loaded ammo for myriad popular cartridges, Federal introduced the Terminal Ascent in component-bullet form.

Using Calculus If acceleration is negative to the left and positive to the right, the point is a minimum velocity. If acceleration is positive to the left and negative to the right, the point is a maximum velocity.

Three common bullet types are:

• Full metal jacket (FMJ) commonly used for target shooting and competition.
• Hollow point (HP) commonly used for self defense.
• Soft point (SP) commonly used for self defense.