Federal HammerDown Rifle, 444 Marlin, 270 Grain, Bonded Soft Point, 2225 fps

Make your lever gun run like never before with the industry’s only ammunition truly designed for optimal cycling and overall performance from the time-tested rifle platform. Velocities of Federal Premium® HammerDown™ loads are customized to produce superior ballistics and terminal performance through lever-action barrel lengths. The construction of the molecularly bonded soft point bullets has also been adjusted for the best accuracy and expansion at those velocities. The geometry of each round’s case, bullet and cartridge ensures flawless cycling through tubular magazine and typical lever-action feeding systems.

Specifically engineered for lever guns
Functions flawlessly in side gate loading and tubular magazines
Modified chamfered case for easier feeding
Bullets optimized for better terminal performance out of lever-action rifles
Designed in partnership with Henry Repeating Arms
Bullets provide best-in-class expansion and weight retention on impact
Increased velocities and performance in pistol cartridges
Nickel-plated cases