Big Game

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.

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.

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.

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.

Though they’re not as vocal as a hard-gobbling tom or thundering bull elk, deer have an extensive vocabulary. Learn to speak their language for more success this fall.

An Alberta moose puts Federal Custom Shop ammunition to a real-world test.

They’re two of the world’s best big game bullets. And though they share a lot of the same DNA, Terminal Ascent and Trophy Bonded Tip are very different, and we explain why.

Follow the advice of this expert to find more elk sheds this year.

Handgun hunting is supposed to be challenging, not futile. When the moment of truth is earned, make sure your trusted sidearm is loaded with the right round.

Put more shots in the vitals at moderate ranges by using the proven point-blank range concept.

Make sure you’re ready for your hunt with these top bear ammo choices.

Successful hunts depend on the right ammo. We reveal the top bullet choices for big game in any situation.

Learn why, out of all the 338 ammo options, 338 Federal is the best overall choice for most hunters.

Being able to ring steel at the range is fantastic, but if you don't know where to hold on a game animal, all that skill is meaningless.

Everyone has a favorite hunting cartridge, but bullet selection is even more important. Here’s how to pick the right one for your next hunt.

From buffalo to bulls and beyond. Learn the origin story and discover the lasting appeal of one of Federal’s hardest-hitting big game bullets.

A prairie-dweller that's easy to put eyes on and is populous in many states, the pronghorn is an excellent gateway animal for the first-time Western hunter.

Cup-and-core rifle bullets like Federal Power-Shok have been putting meat in the freezer and photos in the camp scrapbook for well over a century. Today—used for the right game and situations—they’re better than ever.