Rifle

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.

Peak Alloy cases behave differently than brass, handling pressures of 80,000 psi. But they are also reloadable, and that allows even more versatility from Peak Alloy cartridges.

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.

When Federal ambassador and competitive shooter Josh Froelich trains with a carbine, he opts for a suppressed 300 Blackout loaded with subsonic American Eagle loads. The whisper-quiet setup allows safe shooting at steel targets in tight quarters without damaging the targets.

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.

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.

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.

Low to the ground and with maximum contact with terra firma, the prone shooting position is arguably the most stable one for making the shot on a hunt. But there’s always room for improvement, which Federal ambassador Jim Gilliland proves with these tricks.

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.

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.

Part of Federal Custom Shop’s appeal are the specialty cartridges it offers—all loaded by veteran professionals who care as much about your next shot as you do.

Choosing the right bullet to top your Federal Custom Shop load isn’t rocket science, but should involve some thought and research.

Get answers to the most common questions shooters are asking about Federal Custom Shop rifle ammunition.