When the goal is a clean, ethical harvest on whitetail or other medium game, bullet construction matters as much as shot placement. Federal designed a purpose-built option that prioritizes expansion and retained weight to maximize on-target energy — features hunters and hunters’ mentors trust season after season.

FEDERAL FUSION blends reliable terminal performance with proven construction. Fusion was the first rifle ammunition specifically built for deer hunting and it’s still the best, offering the largest expansion and highest weight retention in head-to-head comparisons against the competition. With a molecularity fused jacket and a pressureformed core, Fusion transfers maximum energy on target. Shop this product

Performance and Construction

FEDERAL FUSION was engineered for one mission: transfer maximum energy to the target. The molecularity fused jacket bonds the jacket to the core to prevent separation on impact. The pressureformed core shapes the lead to encourage controlled, consistent expansion while preserving mass. Those two features together explain why Fusion consistently shows the largest expansion and highest retained weight in controlled tests.

Why that matters in the field

Greater expansion increases wound channel diameter; higher weight retention preserves penetration. For deer-sized game, that combination improves blood trails and increases the chance of a quick, humane kill. These characteristics make Fusion a go-to for hunters who value terminal performance over gimmicks.

Fit for Your Rifle and Hunt

FEDERAL FUSION is available in various models and loads to suit bolt actions, lever guns, and modern sporting rifles. While specific calibers vary by load, the platform’s core technologies remain the same across offerings. Federal’s reputation for consistent factory ammunition supports reliable feeding and predictable ballistics when paired with a properly zeroed rifle.

Price matters when stocking up: single boxes are priced at $41.99, making Fusion a premium yet reasonable option for serious deer hunters. For exact loads and current stock, View product details and pricing.

Buying Considerations

Choose loads that match your rifle’s twist rate and intended range. Federal’s Various models mean you can select heavier projectiles for brush work or higher-velocity options for open-country shots. Because Fusion emphasizes retained weight and expansion, it remains effective across typical deer-hunting engagement distances.

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