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New Rob Roberts Edition Turkey Loads From Federal Custom Shop
New Rob Roberts Edition Turkey Loads From Federal Custom Shop
Mar 17, 2026

The ammo craftsmen in the Federal Custom Shop have collaborated with Rob Roberts on a lineup of new TSS turkey loads that are pure poison on gobblers.

HEAVYWEIGHT TSS Vs. Grand Slam
HEAVYWEIGHT TSS Vs. Grand Slam
Mar 10, 2026

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.

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.

Tripod Tricks
Tripod Tricks
Dec 9, 2025

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.

Waterfowl Heavyweights
Waterfowl Heavyweights
Dec 9, 2025

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.

The Perfect Pair: 6.5 Creedmoor Fusion Tipped X Benelli Lupo
The Perfect Pair: 6.5 Creedmoor Fusion Tipped X Benelli Lupo
Nov 11, 2025

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.

The Perfect Pair: Federal Small Game 22 LR x Henry Classic Lever Action
The Perfect Pair: Federal Small Game 22 LR x Henry Classic Lever Action
Oct 7, 2025

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.

Shotgun Basics
Shotgun Basics
Sep 22, 2025

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.

The Rifle Rundown
The Rifle Rundown
Sep 22, 2025

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.

Handgun How-To
Handgun How-To
Sep 22, 2025

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.

Start-Up Choices
Start-Up Choices
Sep 22, 2025

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.

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.

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