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8 Articles Found
Buckshot vs. Birdshot
Buckshot vs. Birdshot
Jan 13, 2026

What’s the difference between buckshot and birdshot? Let’s compare these two common shotshell ammo categories.

Select The Right Upland Option
Select The Right Upland Option
Sep 22, 2025

Whether fall takes you to the prairies, the dove field or anywhere in between, there’s a Federal upland load engineered for how you hunt. Learn more about our full lineup of shotshell offerings and choose the right one for you.

TSS Science
TSS Science
Aug 29, 2025

Get the 411 on the most lethal shotshell payload ever created, the cornerstone of Federal Custom Shop shotshell offerings.

Pattern Perfection
Pattern Perfection
Aug 29, 2025

Precision payloads are finally at all shooters’ fingertips. Check out these common questions regarding Federal Custom Shop shotshell ammunition and get the answers you’re looking for.

Proven On The Prairie
Proven On The Prairie
Aug 29, 2025

Handloaded TSS shotshells from Federal Custom Shop pull off a Nebraska foursome.

Best Shotgun Shells For Dove Hunting
Best Shotgun Shells For Dove Hunting
Jul 31, 2025

We reveal the top ammo for the fast-paced action and tough shots of dove hunts.

Why .410 Ammo Is Back On Top
Why .410 Ammo Is Back On Top
Jul 31, 2025

Advances in shotshell technologies and materials like Tungsten Super Shot have not only made .410 ammo more effective—they’ve made it the ideal option for many applications.

When Small Is Better
When Small Is Better
May 11, 2022

With the advent of modern shotshell technologies and new payload materials, sub-gauge shotguns are coming into their own.

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