Hunting

Federal ambassador Nick Hoffman recently beat all the odds—not only drawing an extremely coveted elk tag in eastern Nevada, but filling it with a giant bull. See what happened when the “Nick’s Wild Ride” host brought Federal’s 7mm Backcountry into the hills for an unforgettable hunt.

Federal’s use of Tungsten Super Shot, known as TSS, has transformed turkey ammunition. We explain how the material lets hunters not only kill gobblers at extreme distances but also makes subgauges effective turkey guns.

Hunting spring black bears in the mountains of Idaho demands the right rifle and cartridge. Federal ambassador Josh Froelich explains why he chose Federal's 7mm Backcountry.

The FLITECONTROL FLEX wad is a critical component of Federal’s best hunting shotshells. Learn how the wad works and the role it plays in Federal turkey loads.

They’re both high-performance turkey loads that use some of Federal’s latest technologies to take down toms. But that’s where the similarities between Federal Premium HEAVYWEIGHT TSS and 3rd Degree end. We explain and reveal which one is right for how you hunt.

Should you opt for the proven power of copper-plated lead or go to a three-stage payload that adds FLITESTOPPER pellets and TSS? We explain the similarities and differences of Federal Premium 3rd Degree and Grand slam turkey loads so you can make the right choice.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.