Federal Trophy Copper .243 Winchester 85gr Ammo Ballistics
Nickel-Plated Brass Case • Trophy Copper
Federal Trophy Copper .243 Winchester 85gr Ammo Ballistics
Nickel-Plated Brass Case • Trophy Copper
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 3200 fps | 1933 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 3134 fps | 1855 ft-lb | -0.8" |
| 50 yds | 3071 fps | 1780 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 75 yds | 3008 fps | 1708 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2947 fps | 1639 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2886 fps | 1572 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 150 yds | 2826 fps | 1507 ft-lb | -0.7" |
| 175 yds | 2767 fps | 1445 ft-lb | -1.5" |
| 200 yds | 2708 fps | 1385 ft-lb | -2.5" |
| 225 yds | 2651 fps | 1326 ft-lb | -3.9" |
| 250 yds | 2594 fps | 1270 ft-lb | -5.5" |
| 275 yds | 2537 fps | 1216 ft-lb | -7.5" |
| 300 yds | 2482 fps | 1163 ft-lb | -9.8" |
| 325 yds | 2427 fps | 1112 ft-lb | -12.4" |
| 350 yds | 2373 fps | 1063 ft-lb | -15.5" |
| 375 yds | 2320 fps | 1016 ft-lb | -18.9" |
| 400 yds | 2267 fps | 970 ft-lb | -22.7" |
| 425 yds | 2215 fps | 926 ft-lb | -26.9" |
| 450 yds | 2163 fps | 883 ft-lb | -31.6" |
| 475 yds | 2112 fps | 842 ft-lb | -36.8" |
| 500 yds | 2062 fps | 803 ft-lb | -42.4" |
Product Overview
The Federal Premium Trophy Copper .243 Winchester fires an 85-grain Trophy Copper bullet at 3200 feet per second, generating 1932 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. The Trophy Copper represents Federal's premium lead-free hunting bullet—a tipped, boat-tail design that improves on basic copper hollow points. The polymer tip initiates expansion while the solid copper shank retains weight, combining the best attributes of tipped and monolithic designs.
Federal engineered the Trophy Copper with a grooved shank that reduces pressure and fouling—critical for copper bullets that can otherwise stress barrels. The polymer tip protects the hollow point during feeding and improves the G1 BC to 0.391, significantly better than untipped copper bullets. On impact, the bullet expands to nearly twice its original diameter while retaining 99%+ of its weight. The nickel-plated brass adds corrosion resistance.
This ammunition serves hunters who want premium lead-free performance with excellent ballistics. California hunters have few better options—the Trophy Copper's BC rivals lead-core bullets while providing the weight retention copper is known for. The 85-grain weight handles deer and hogs cleanly, and the controlled expansion works on quartering angles that would stop lesser bullets. Hunters who process their own game will appreciate zero lead fragments in the meat.
- Excellent BC of 0.391 rivals lead-core bullets while maintaining lead-free construction
- Polymer tip improves aerodynamics and ensures reliable expansion initiation
- Near-100% weight retention provides deep penetration on tough quartering shots
- Nickel-plated brass resists corrosion during extended field carry
- Premium pricing—one of the more expensive lead-free .243 Winchester options
- 85-grain copper bullet is physically longer than lead equivalents, affecting seating
- Copper construction may require more frequent cleaning with appropriate solvents
- Controlled expansion produces smaller wound channels than aggressive lead-core designs
All Federal Trophy Copper .243 Winchester 85gr Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Gunner | 20 | $39.00 | $17.68 | $56.68 | $2.83 |