We shoot Federal 9mm 150gr HST jacketed hollow point ammunition from a Smith & Wesson Shield with a 3″ barrel into Clearballistics ballistic gel to measure velocity, penetration, expansion/fragmentation, and retained weight. Buy it at Ventura Munitions. Guns in this video: Smith & [Read More…]
Some firearms, while very fun to shoot, do not command a lot of interest or attention at the range. The new Henry lever action shotguns in .410, however, not only are a blast to bust clays with, but I had more people coming up and asking questions than with any other [Read More…]
The current US administration is looking to release many of the restrictions on weapons exports, according to a recent article at Reuters. Currently, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) limit the ability for US arms companies to sell weapons overseas. [Read More…]
Orbital ATK, the defense contractor who manages and operates the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, will soon be bought by defense giant Northrop Grumman, according to an article released on Reuters. The purchase price is expected to be close to $8 billion USD. From [Read More…]
Within the last few weeks Federal has announced a couple different varieties of bullets they are selling as reloading components. This is a first for them and has surprised a lot of us since they normally stick to loaded ammunition, primers and brass. It is definitely [Read More…]
Federal makes a lot of ammunition for firearm enthusiasts. Like, A LOT. Whether you are a target shooter, weekend brass burner, serious hunter, or lover of all the shooting sports, Federal makes some ammo tailored to your endeavors. Most recently and more specifically, [Read More…]
When it comes to hunting elk, mule deer, antelope or any game you wish to connect on from a different zip code there are obstacles to overcome. For one, you need the accuracy to hit your mark. Second, you need enough energy to humanely put down your game once you do [Read More…]
Federal Ammunition has produced a lot of great ammo over the years. Some of it utilizes other brand’s bullets creating optimal performance while on some occasions it is a bullet from Federal’s own handiwork. Federal Premium’s Trophy Bonded Bear Claw [Read More…]
Federal introduced in mid-2016 a hybrid series of their staple Power-Shok featuring all copper bullets aptly named Power-Shok Copper. Its initial release debuted 4 standard hunting cartridges: .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield. [Read More…]
It would seem that the sky is falling pricing on ammunition was not quite low enough for one Robert Foley of Ramsey, Minnesota. According to WCCO of Minneapolis, Foley has been charged with the theft of a significant amount of ammunition from his former employer Federal [Read More…]
If you are of the select group of people that still loves a good 28-Gauge shotgun, there is some good news on the horizon. Federal is offering more 28-Gauge loads through their Game-Shok line of ammunition. What you shall soon be seeing available at brick ‘n [Read More…]
Federal just announced they will be offering their Fusion MSR line of ammo in 6.5 Grendel and .300 Blk. Their 6.5 Grendel will come in a 120 gr bullet and their .300blk will be a 150 gr bullet. The Grendel ammo will cost $29.95 and the blackout will be $25.95 a box. [Read More…]
Long-time readers know that I have a distinct love for non 5.56 calibers for the AR-15. I do cede that the 5.56 and its .223 Remington cousin are excellent calibers, but one can always long for a slight bit more range and “oompf”. To that desire, both 6.8 [Read More…]
The post-election gun industry downturn has hit Federal Premium Ammunition, which laid off a significant number of its employees earlier this month. 110 of the roughly 1400 workers at the company were let go from the company’s Anoka, Minnesota plant, the company [Read More…]
Announced earlier this year, Federal is now shipping all three new target loads in its American Eagle line of ammunition. The new loads cover these calibers: 300 BLK, 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 Grendel. 300 BLK The Blackout cartridge continues to grow in popularity for a [Read More…]
The United States government has won a major firearms-related victory in Federal appeals court today, regarding claims of patent infringement by Liberty Ammunition, LLC. Liberty had claimed that the US Army’s M855A1 EPR and M80A1 EPR projectiles infringed on its [Read More…]
Beware, this is not your average TFB article. This post is over 3,000 words long, but it is well worth the read if you care the slightest about long range shooting and the gear being used. Please take your time. I’m not a long range shooter (yet), but I got very [Read More…]
The Glock 43 and other single-stack “micro” 9mm handguns are all the rage, and for good reason. They are small, concealable, and pack a pretty good punch all things considered. Even our own James Reeves loves his Kahr handguns and yours truly typically [Read More…]
Federal Premium Ammunition (aka Federal) announced a new product offering was now shipping. Called the HST Practice & Defend Combo Packs, these boxes contain both HST self defense rounds and American Eagle FMJ loads. HST is the company’s premium brand of self [Read More…]
Federal Premium ammunition announced on their website Monday, March 28th that they will be producing varmint and predator bulk packs under their American Eagle line of ammunition. The American Eagle bulk packs will be shipping out to retailers immediately in sizes of [Read More…]
The 6.8 SPC is a relatively young cartridge with a bit over a decade under its belt – or its case, as the case may be. But it’s seen a recent spike in use both among sport shooters and hunters, so it only makes sense manufacturers would continue to expand [Read More…]
PT writes … It would seem that even with premium self defense ammunition, mistakes happen and bad rounds slip through QC. It pays to check every single cartridge as you load it into the magazine. I always make a point of glancing at the primer, making sure the [Read More…]
Federal Premium is now shipping the new .380 ACP load in the HST line. This load uses the HST design bullet that has gained significant popularity in the law enforcement and personal protection markets. The cases are nickel plated and bullets weigh 99 grains. According [Read More…]
Announced at the 2015 SHOT Show, the new Vital-Shok High Density buckshot from Federal Premium is now shipping to distributors. The new load uses nine 00-buck pellets that are made from a tungsten-alloy metal. The pellets are then loaded to a muzzle velocity of 1,600 [Read More…]
If you like knowing more about the ballistics of your ammunition, Federal Premium Ammunition has a new app that should fit your gun-loving expectations. The new app covers everything from ballistics to making recommendations regarding loads and even directs you to where [Read More…]
Federal Premium Ammunition announced the addition of the 17 Winchester Super Magnum to the American Eagle line of ammo. The new 17 WSM load uses a 20 grain, polymer tipped varmint bullet. According to Federal, the load makes for 3,000 feet per second at the muzzle. A 50 [Read More…]
Federal Premium unveiled a number of new rifle loads at the 2015 SHOT Show. One of those is a new 30-30 loading. The new Vital-Shok Trophy Copper round uses a polymer-tipped copper-allow bullet that is supposed to retain up to 99% of its weight “…for the [Read More…]
The .380 ACP has been on the market since 1908, and over the years there have been some interesting creations based on the diminutive cartridge. After all, who can forget Defense Distributed’s 3D printed, single-shot pistol, the Liberator, which was, of course, [Read More…]
Preppers may want to pay attention: Federal has gone live with nitrogen-purged “fresh-fire” packs for 5.56 rounds. Federal is packaging 30 rounds (coincidentally ideal for most standard-capacity magazines) of 5.56 in (very) long-term storable containers. The [Read More…]
Federal Premium has gone live with an online ballistics calculator for both Federal’s factory loads and your custom hand-loads. The calculator works for both rifle and handgun. If you make an account with Federal, the calculator can store all your custom loads. [Read More…]