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Field Tested: Federal’s New Game-Changing 7mm Backcountry Cartridge

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The ‘world’s fastest’ factory 7mm cartridge launches 170-grain bullets at 3,000 fps from a 20-inch barrel with relatively modest recoil. It’s even faster from longer barrels. The author executed a tricky shot to take this big 3X3 desert mule deer using Federal’s innovative new 7mm Backcountry cartridge. Table of contents7mm Backcountry Delivers Sizzling VelocityPerformance in [...]

What Is The 327 Federal Magnum Good For?

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Why would you want a concealed carry revolver chambered in 327 Federal Magnum when there are plenty of EDC revolvers chambered in the old standbys, 38 Special and 357 Magnum?

3 - The Best Defensive Ammo - Rifle, Handgun and Shotgun

The Best Defensive Ammo – Rifle, Handgun and Shotgun

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We use good defensive ammo because the task at hand is so important. Not only that, but we want a round that penetrates deep enough and does enough damage to effectively shut a threat down.

Federal Ammunition Introduces New Action Shotgun Designed for Multi-Gun Competitors 

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“Every aspect of this new ammo has been designed to help competitors run their shotgun stages more efficiently and effectively,” said Scott Turner, Federal’s Shotshell Product Line Manager.

Federal Ammunition Launches New Offerings -- SHOT Show 2023

Federal Ammunition Launches New Offerings — SHOT Show 2023

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Federal continues to add premium ammunition that will fill the needs of hunters and target shooters in 2023.

Making 9mm and 380 Obsolete?  Federal's All-New 30 Super Carry -- SHOT Show 2022

Making 9mm and 380 Obsolete? Federal’s All-New 30 Super Carry — SHOT Show 2022

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Announced in early January of 2022, Federal Premium released a completely new caliber, 30 Super Carry. This round was designed to be more effective than 380, and provide more capacity than a 9mm.

A Cartridge Optimized for Concealed Carriers: Federal's New 30 Super Carry

A Cartridge Optimized for Concealed Carriers: Federal’s New 30 Super Carry

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Federal Ammunition is announcing their newest cartridge for self-defense, the 30 Super Carry. Along with it they’ve shared a couple of early adopters: Nighthawk Custom and Smith & Wesson.

New Federal .284/7mm 155 Grain Edge TLR Bullet Review

New Federal .284/7mm 155 Grain Edge TLR Bullet Review

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Bullet design and performance is a favored (and occasionally heated) discussion wherever hunters gather. Debates rage, stories are told, and facts presented. Which brings us to the question: What is good bullet performance?

Win Over $9,700 in Guns & Gear! Enter the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance Giveaway!

Win Over $9,700 in Guns & Gear! Enter the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance Giveaway!

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Win over $9,700 in guns & gear and support the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance in the process. All you have to do is enter this FREE giveaway.

224 Valkyrie 16 and 18 inch Barrels Chronographed

224 Valkyrie 16 and 18 inch Barrels Chronographed

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Ever since we learned about the new 224 Valkyrie round from Federal and its alleged performance, the questions have been fast and furious. But how does this perform out of a 16 or 18-inch barrel?