When it comes to muzzleloading, it seems like Mother Nature is always uncooperative. Regardless of the game you may be pursuing the elements are working against your success with these primitive tools. Over the years muzzleloader primer technology has progressed from [Read More…]
Rimfire ammunition, after what seems like an eternity to shooters, is finally becoming available again. Federal Premium is growing their already expansive line of rimfire offerings with some more bulk packs and more premium hunting rounds with Hunter Match. The .22 long [Read More…]
Federal Premium announced a new line of ammunition that is specifically geared for long range hunters. The new ammo is called Edge TLR. The Edge TLR line uses a lead core bullet that is bonded to a copper jacket for better weight retention. In the hollow point, Federal [Read More…]
Federal Premium has launched a new special edition line of American Eagle handgun training ammunition called C.O.P.S. Some amount of profit from each box sold will go to Concerns Of Police Survivors organization and will be used to support the families of fallen police [Read More…]
Federal Premium announced a number of new ammunition offerings for 2017. These cover rimfire, centerfire handgun, centerfire rifle and shotshells. Here’s a quick preview of three of the new things coming. Federal .38 Special HST Micro Optimizing handgun [Read More…]
I just righted a wrong that should have been fixed long ago. I joined the American Suppressor Association, an organization sponsored by industry, dealers and individual membership, dedicated to promoting the benefits of firearm silencers/suppressor ownership nationwide. [Read More…]
The Federal Fusion line of ammunition has been around since 2005. Federal started the flood of whitetail-specific, hunting ammunition lines which Hornady (American Whitetail) and others were quick to follow. One thing that Hornady did beat Federal to the punch on is [Read More…]
With restrictions in specific states or hunting areas, more hunters are in pursuit of ammunition that is lead-free. Federal is looking to dive into that market with their brand new offering of Lead-Free Power-Shok Copper ammunition. The initial caliber offerings are as [Read More…]
Federal Premium is continuing to expand their ever popular Micro HST line of ammunition. Now it includes a 9mm load topped off with a 150 Grain bullet. For those unfamiliar with the Micro HST line of ammo it is a more purposeful spin-off of their industry leading [Read More…]
Federal Premium announced a number of new products that they will be showing at the annual SHOT Show next week. Here is a run down of some of what they have released information on: 20 GA 3rd Degree Federal will release a 20 gauge version of the 3rd Degree turkey [Read More…]
Federal Premium introduced a new .223 Rem load at the 2015 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV last month. The new loading is in the Vital-Shok line and uses the company’s Trophy Bonded Tip bullet. The Trophy Bonded Tip bullet is based on the company’s Trophy Bonded [Read More…]
Federal Premium announced a new 338 Lapua Magnum load in the American Eagle line of ammunition at the 2015 SHOT Show in January. The new load uses a 250 grain jacketed soft point (JSP) and reloadable, brass cases. No velocity information was provided by Federal. The [Read More…]
Federal Premium will introduce a new turkey hunting shotgun load in 2015 called the 3rd Degree. The new 12 gauge loads are designed to extend the hunter’s effective reach while making close range shots more forgiving. The company designed these loads to have three [Read More…]
Federal Premium announced a new 10mm load designed for handgun hunting. The load uses a 180 grain JSP that is rated at 1,275 fps from the muzzle. Federal states the load should be good for deer, bear and hog. MSRP is $39.95/box of 20. From Federal: While most [Read More…]
Federal Premium announced the introduction of a new .50 caliber muzzleloading bullet that they claim: is easy loading; provides outstanding accuracy from a non-sabot design; and scrubs fouling from the breech. The 270 grain copper bullets will be sold in 15 count packs [Read More…]