7mm Backcountry
Experience the world’s most advanced 7mm rifle cartridge.
30 Super Carry
Hits like a 9mm Luger. Carries like a 380 Auto. Designed exclusively for defense.
Raptor Steel
Built in collaboration with Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, these loads put more pellets on target through Raptor Series chokes.
FireStick
There’s never been a muzzleloading system like this. See all the benefits that set FireStick apart to provide the most convenient, safe and consistent performance ever.
Hydra-Shok® Component Bullets
The bullet that’s defined self-defense for a generation is now available as a component.
Federal X Duluth Pack
Check out the all-new lineup of Federal-branded Duluth Pack apparel and gear.
Model 2020 Waypoint Special Edition
We worked with engineers from Springfield Armory to create Custom Shop loads specifically designed for the utmost performance from the new Model 2020 Waypoint rifle.
For more than 100 years, Federal has been making the world’s best ammunition. But we’re more than just a manufacturer. We live and breathe this lifestyle, and our ammunition is shot by the top long-range shooters, competitors and hunters. We’ve built the Federal Blog with the knowledge we’ve accumulated through that combined experience. And so, no matter what pursuit drives you, you’ll find tips, tactics, and other information you can use to shoot better right here.
They’re stone-cold turkey killers, but Federal Premium HEAVYWEIGHT TSS and Grand Slam couldn’t be more different. We dive into the mix and explain the place for each in today’s turkey woods.
Hit the right penetration depths through real-world barriers like heavy clothing with Hydra-Shok Deep 9mm Luger. The OA Defense 2311 makes a great match for the ammo—Federal ambassador Krystal Dunn explains why.
You’ll train like you mean it when you shoot Federal’s Practice & Defend Packs, which pair 50 rounds of HST with 50 rounds of Syntech Training Match. Federal ambassador Krystal Dunn explains why the Walther PDP is so well suited to the load—especially when paired with a Banish suppressor from Silencer Central.
With the power of 9mm and more magazine capacity, 30 Super Carry HST makes the ideal carry round. Federal ambassador Krystal Dunn reveals why the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus gets the most from the cartridge.
Ultimately, it's not your rifle or optic that hits a target. It's your bullet and the cartridge that sends it. When that target sits hundreds of yards beyond typical ranges, everything about that cartridge needs to be built for the job. Federal ambassador and competitive shooter Jim Gilliland reveals what he looks for in ammunition that goes the distance.
Mils or MOA: Does it even matter? Federal ambassador and competition shooter Jim Gilliland defines both systems and spells out what you actually need to care about when making long-range shots.
Federal Premium Gold Medal CenterStrike ammunition combines a high-BC match bullet with our exclusive Gold Medal brass and primers for handloader precision, right out of the box.
All target ammunition is not created equal. We reveal what separates rounds built for competition from those meant for a day of honing skills at the range.
What’s the difference between buckshot and birdshot? Let’s compare these two common shotshell ammo categories.
Breaking clay targets, shooting gamebirds, launching slugs at big game, protecting your home—there's almost no limit to what a shotgun paired with the right ammunition can do. But to maximize their potential, shooters need to do their part.
Handguns are one of the most exciting and versatile classes of firearms, and they're used for everything from self-defense and target shooting to hunting. We reveal how to get the most from them.
If you’re only using your tripod to rest the fore-end of your rifle, you’re missing out. Federal ambassador Jim Gilliland shows the many often-overlooked ways to make a tripod work for you in the field.
From the African savannah to the American West and virtually everywhere in between, shooting sticks are a popular and effective tool for making an accurate shot when cover or terrain prevent going prone. Federal ambassador Jim Gilliland demonstrates how to extract even more precision from them.
Tripods have endless uses, and most hunters barely scratch the surface of what they can do. Tackle steep downhill shots with these tricks from Federal ambassador Jim Gilliland.
On your next hunt, don't be afraid to take a seat. Federal ambassador Jim Gilliland explains how to use your tripod from the sitting position to place extremely accurate shots.
The law enforcement-proven 9mm Federal Premium HST sets the bar for self-defense. Federal ambassador Krystal Dunn shows why the Glock 48 pairs perfectly with the ammo to provide the performance needed for protection.
Learn why you miss —and how to hit—springing teal targets more consistently when you shoot sporting clays.
Federal has built one of the industry’s widest selections of target shotshells, each built for a specific application. Check out the full line and learn how to select the right load for you.
Federal Ammunition’s latest shotshell is built to handle the extremes of fast-paced, multi-gun shooting competitions.
Navigating stages quickly and safely is critical to 3-Gun success. Put tips from Federal ambassador Josh Froelich to work and reap the rewards.
You’ll usually find Federal ambassador Josh Froelich running a souped-up competition rimfire rig, but when it’s time for an old-school squirrel hunt, he opts for a Henry Classic Lever Action loaded with Federal Small Game 22 LR.
Federal’s Punch family is growing, and the new 22 LR version is revolutionizing rimfire self-defense ammunition.
Make your American Eagle Suppressor 22 LR shoot smoother and quieter than ever before. Federal ambassador Josh Froelich shows off why the Volquartsen Summit gets the most from the round.
From centerfire to rimfire, we reveal the top varmint ammunition options.
With new technologies that make it easier to get started, the opportunities of hunting with a muzzleloader have never been so clear.
Federal ambassador Krystal Dunn’s first deer was an absolute hammer—check out the Fusion Tipped load and Benelli Lupo rifle that made it happen.
At the range, in the field or beyond, rifles are a diverse and highly practical class of firearms. Whether you want to shoot a modern sporting rifle at targets or put a classic bolt-action to work for hunting big game, you need to master the basics and choose the right caliber and proper ammunition.
For new deer hunters looking to choose a cartridge and bullet for their first season in the stand, the options can seem overwhelming. Cut through the clutter with this guide.
Combine prime central Alberta farm country, skies full of ducks and geese, and boxes of Federal Custom Shop TSS shotshells, and you have a waterfowl hunt for the books.
If you’ve never processed a wild turkey, here’s how to do it.