It’s Federal Season Podcast
Listen. Laugh. Learn. Every “It’s Federal Season” podcast pulls from Federal’s nearly 100 years of ammunition manufacturing. Get the latest news, tips from our team of ambassadors, technical info from our in-house ammo experts, and much more.
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Whether you’re looking to fill the tag of a lifetime or just the freezer, you need ammunition built for your hunt. We have you covered with a range of rifle loads that deliver the performance you demand.
IT’S FEDERAL SEASON FACT
Hunters and anglers provide more than 75 percent of the annual funds for many of the 50 state conservation agencies. —National Shooting Sports Foundation
The Perfect Pair: Syntech Action Pistol 9mm Luger X Staccato 2011
Climb the leaderboard with the best ammo and handgun combo for competition. Federal ambassador and champion shooter Josh Froelich shows what makes Syntech Action Pistol and the Staccato 2011 the ultimate match.
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The Perfect Pair: Top Gun 12 Gauge x Weatherby Sorix
Break even more clays with Federal Top Gun target ammo by pairing it with a Weatherby Sorix shotgun. Federal ambassador Josh Froelich runs through why this semi-auto is his choice for his favorite 12 gauge trap loads.
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The Perfect Pair: Federal Premium Personal Defense Buckshot 12 Gauge x Beretta 1301 Tactical
Looking for the right load to feed the Beretta 1301 Tactical? Federal ambassador Josh Froelich explains why Federal Premium Personal Defense Buckshot makes the ideal fit.
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The Perfect Pair: American Eagle Suppressor 22 LR x Volquartsen Summit
Make your American Eagle Suppressor 22 LR shoot smoother and quieter than ever before. Federal ambassador Josh Froelich shows off why the Volquartsen Summit gets the most from the round.
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Wild Eats
Savor your hard-earned harvest and enjoy every bite with this collection of easy, exclusive wild game recipes from Federal.
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Building The Ultimate Hunting Property
As conscientious hunters, we don't just want to fill tags. We also want to make a positive difference to the places we hunt. Tag along with Federal ambassador Josh Froelich on his journey to turn his home property into ideal habitat for both game and hunters.
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Trophy Bonded Tip Vs. Terminal Ascent
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.
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Great 338 Ammo
Learn why, out of all the 338 ammo options, 338 Federal is the best overall choice for most hunters.
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Choose The Right Choke
Legendary choke tube manufacturer Rob Roberts joins 'The Fowl Life' host and Federal ambassador Chad Belding to reveal how to select the right choke for decoying waterfowl.
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Shot Placement 101
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.
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The Right Stuff
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.
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Becoming Trophy Bonded Tip
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.
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Scratch Birds
Most of us aren’t lucky enough to live in areas with lots of wild roosters. Finding and connecting with birds in these areas requires a different approach.
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The Classic Cup-And-Core
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.
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Choosing The Best Varmint Ammunition
From centerfire to rimfire, we reveal the top varmint ammunition options.
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How To Choose The Best Target Shotshell
Federal has built one of the industry’s widest selections of target shotshells, each built for a specific application. Check out the full line and learn how to select the right load for you.
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Don't Get Too Close To Toms
Avoid bumping the roost tree to put more toms on the ground this spring.
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Built For Speed
Federal Ammunition’s latest shotshell is built to handle the extremes of fast-paced, multi-gun shooting competitions.
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Today’s Best Non-Toxic Shot Options
Steel was once the only non-toxic shot option available for hunters—today, new materials like tungsten and bismuth have changed everything.
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Packing Heat For Hogs
Carry guns and ammunition aren’t just for our day-to-day urban environments. Federal ambassador Josh Froelich explains the benefits of carrying a pistol loaded with HST anywhere he goes—even on a hog hunt in the Texas Hill Country.
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The Late Muzzleloader Advantage
With new technologies that make it easier to get started, the opportunities of hunting with a muzzleloader have never been so clear.
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Sluggin’ Bucks Better
Maximize your slug gun’s range and performance with these easy steps.
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The Other Season
If you’re limiting your definition of turkey hunting to spring, you’re doing yourself and the bird a disservice. Discover the challenge and thrills of a fall hunt.
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The Lighter Side
These days, more and more waterfowl hunters are breaking from tradition and bringing sub-gauge shotguns to their blind. We explore this trend and the ammunition that’s fueling it.
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‘Can You Shoot Bismuth Through A Full Choke?’ And Other Questions You Want Answered About Non-Toxic Shot
We answer your top questions on choosing chokes for non-toxic shot, including bismuth, Tungsten Super Shot and steel.
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Flush Drill
Even when you’re behind a locked-up pointer, there’s no telling how a shot at an upland bird will unfold—and that fast-paced uncertainty rattles even the best hunters. Federal ambassador and champion clay target shooter Kayle Browning prepares for it with this easy drill.
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Make The Change To Bismuth Shot
This non-toxic pellet material is back with a vengeance, thanks to new loads like Federal Premium HEVI-Bismuth. We reveal more about the extraordinary metal and how to select bismuth shot sizes that get the most from it.
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Crushing It
What separates standard clay target loads from the best ones? We break down the real-world differences.
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Why .410 Ammo Is Back On Top
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.
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Find More Sheds This Spring
If finding cast whitetail antlers seems to involve little more than good boots, sharp eyes and a dose of luck, think again. This expert’s tips will boost your antler count and give you a fresh perspective.
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Turkey Road Trips
Looking to stretch your slam or just see new ground this spring? Check out these top gobbler destinations.
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Plan A Free-Range Hunt In Africa
All too many hunters never make the trip to Africa because they don’t know where to start. Follow this guide and make your free-range hunt reality.
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Cast Iron Venison Steaks
Give your next venison steak a sear like never before. Federal ambassador Remi Warren shows how to pair a hot cast iron skillet with coarse salt to cook your steaks to a perfect medium rare.
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Down & Dirty Late-Season Pheasants
If you want to connect with birds at the buzzer, you need to get tough.
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How Velocity Affects Performance
With the advent of modern waterfowl loads like Black Cloud and shot materials like TSS, velocity’s role in overall performance has changed. Federal ambassador and “The Fowl Life” host Chad Belding discusses the issue with choke tube maker Rob Roberts.
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Waterfowl Hunting’s 3 Toughest Shots
Hunting ducks and geese is full of challenging shots. “The Fowl Life” host and Federal ambassador Chad Belding calls out what he sees as the three hardest ones and explains how to make them.
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Best Shotshells & Strategies For Diver Ducks
Join the cult-like group of waterfowl hunters who opt to target diver ducks in the pounding surf. Here’s how to take the plunge with the right ammo and tactics.
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Fall Flush
Few thrills top a grouse exploding from cover in an aspen thicket or woodcock rocketing toward the autumn sky. Learn how to find and target these great North American gamebirds.
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Sighting In Your Rifle
Getting zeroed doesn’t have to be a chore. Federal ambassador Remi Warren reveals the simple, efficient way he dials in a new rifle with just three shots.
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Our Go-To Loads
No two waterfowl hunts are the same. From situation to species, every day in the blind demands different ammunition. Federal ambassador and “The Fowl Life Host” Chad Belding lists his top loads for each of the most common waterfowl hunts you’ll face.
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Understanding The Need For Speed
Velocity plays an important role in the performance of steel payloads, but how much is enough—or too much?
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The Mental Side of Missing: Part II
Now that you know what's wrong with your shot process, let's fix it.
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Substitute Loads
It doesn’t matter if it’s caused by historic demand or plain bad luck—not being able to find your preferred waterfowl load is a problem. But it doesn’t need to be a deal-breaker. Federal ambassador and “The Fowl Life” host Chad Belding explains how find and use substitute loads to save your hunt.
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Duck Drills
The excitement of the moment and the unpredictable nature of hunts can make connecting on ducks a challenge. Federal ambassador and champion clay target shooter Kayle Browning shares two drills she uses to prepare for real world shots in a blind.
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The Mental Side Of Missing: Part I
At its core, shooting is a relatively simple process—until the human mind gets in the way. Learn why you miss under pressure and discover how to change course.
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American Vs. International Trap
They both involve clay targets, but American trap and International are two very different games. Federal ambassador and champion clay target shooter Kayle Browning explains the differences and reveals her favorite.
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Glassing with Remi Warren
You can’t stalk until you spot—and glassing isn’t simply looking around and hoping to see animals. Federal ambassador Remi Warren breaks down his specific methods for spotting game more effectively at a distance.
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Pre-Shot Protocol
Oftentimes, it’s what you do before a shot that determines whether it’s a hit or miss. Federal ambassador and champion clay target shooter Kayle Browning runs through a pre-shot routine that prepares her physically and mentally.
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How To Hit The Long Crosser Clay
They’re some of the toughest targets in sporting clays, but you can hit more long crossers with the right ammo and approach.
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Tough Targets: The High Overhead Bird
A high overhead incomer shouldn’t be that hard of a target to hit, but it can get into your head, and little bad habits can create big trouble. Here’s how to avoid issues and connect.
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Trust Your Eyes
Shooting a shotgun isn’t like shooting a rifle or handgun. Rather than focus on your sights, you need to focus on the target. Federal ambassador and champion clay target shooter Kayle Browning reveals how it works and why trusting your eyes and hands to work together naturally is the best way to hit your target.
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When Small Is Better
With the advent of modern shotshell technologies and new payload materials, sub-gauge shotguns are coming into their own.
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Beating Blind Spots
Most shotgunners know the importance of gun fit, but few understand its effect on vision. Federal ambassador and champion clay target shooter Kayle Browning reveals how a poor gun fit can block an important portion of your sight and lead to missed targets.
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How To Hit The Springing Teal Target
Learn why you miss —and how to hit—springing teal targets more consistently when you shoot sporting clays.
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8 Ways To Beat The Public-Land Masses
With more hunters in the woods, you’ll need to up your game this spring to fill that turkey tag. Here’s how.
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Silent Spring
When pressured gobblers go quiet, patience and planning can help you close the gap.
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4 Tips For More Elk Sheds
Follow the advice of this expert to find more elk sheds this year.
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Slow-Cooker European Mount
Great for pot-luck dinners, easy weeknight meals and taxidermy? Unlock a whole new use for your already versatile slow-cooker with this European mount method from Federal ambassador Remi Warren.
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Upland Upbringing
From dogs to family to food, upland hunts carry a special meaning for Federal ambassador and champion clay target shooter Kayle Browning. She reveals how the pursuit of doves and quail, pheasants and chukars have affected her life.
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Getting Steady
In case you haven't noticed, there aren't many bench rests out in the woods. Federal brand ambassador Remi Warren shows how to create several rock-solid shooting positions in the field using body mechanics, your pack and more.
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This Is Our Season
There’s no beginning. No end. With bonds so strong that weather, age or distance can’t keep us from it. We plan. We prepare. We wait. All in hopes of hearing the call the shatters the calm. For whatever your reason, this is our season.
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Short Barrel Breakthroughs
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.
Choose Yours
Planning A Stalk
So you’ve spotted an animal—now what? Federal ambassador Remi Warren runs through his process for deciding when to make a move and how to plan the route
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Gone With The Wind
Ducks and geese land into the wind. Structure your decoy and blind setup to take advantage of this, and birds will be right in your face when it's time to let pellets fly.
Use The Breeze
Pronghorn Proven
From the world stage to the western skies—get to know champion clay target shooter and Olympic qualifier Caitlin Connor through the highs and lows of a Colorado antelope hunt.
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Better Glassing
Finding game is a big piece of the tag-filling puzzle. But glassing is a skill like any other, and if you follow the process, you’ll up your odds behind optics.
See What You’ve Missed
Driven By Ducks
Duck hunting has been a driving force in the life and shooting career of Kayle Browning. The Federal ambassador and champion clay target shooter explains how she got started and her deep connection to all things waterfowl.
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Boost Your Big Game Range
Looking to become a long-range big game assassin? It takes more than a rifle, ammunition and scope built for the job—it’s on you.
How To Reach Out
Don’t Be Ruled By Recoil
Whether you’re shooting a rifle at a target hundreds of yards away or breaking clay targets on the trap field with a shotgun, anticipating recoil can turn hits into misses. Federal ambassador Kayle Browning explains how to beat kick and hit more clays.
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Best Shotgun Shells For Dove Hunting
We reveal the top ammo for the fast-paced action and tough shots of dove hunts
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It’s All In The Balance
It’s easy to think of shooting clay targets as just an exercise of hand-eye coordination. But the truth is that your stance and balance play a primary role in deciding whether a shot is a hit or miss. Federal ambassador and champion shooter Kayle Browning explains how to fine-tune your body mechanics for more hits.
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Mourning Recon
Finding doves and getting on the X is the best way to ensure lots of action.
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Shotgun Fit Facts
Gun fit is always important, but it’s never so apparent as when trying to connect on moving targets with a shotgun. Federal ambassador and champion clay target shooter Kayle Browning outlines how to ensure your shotgun is a natural extension of your body and eyes.
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Summer Crush
It’s fun. It makes you a better shotgunner. And if you do it right, it doesn’t break the bank. Why not spend the offseason months turning discs of orange into puffs of black smoke? If you’re new to shooting clay targets, here’s what you need to get started.
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When Close Is Too Close
Pressing in on the roost during morning and evening hunts will often do more harm than good.
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DIY Black Bears
Bear populations are on the rise and a spring DIY bruin hunt should be atop your to-do list.
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How To Select The Best Turkey Loads
Getting your gobbler is easier than ever thanks to today’s top turkey loads. We reveal how to choose the right one for your hunts.
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Pig Drills
Federal ambassador Josh Froelich has a drill for every skill in his competitive arsenal. So it’s no surprise he’s developed and follows a specific drill that prepares him for targeting tough Texas hogs.
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Bullets For Bacon
Feral hogs are built tough and the pressure of relentless year-round hunting has made extended-range shots more necessary. Federal ambassador Josh Froelich gets into this and explains why he opts for Federal Premium Terminal Ascent when targeting big Texas pigs.
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Wide Open Muleys
When most hunters think of giant muleys, they envision themselves in an unsullied alpine basin surrounded by buck brush and towering peaks. That’s a good place to be. However, a rifle rut hunt on the open plains is hard to beat.
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Best Shot Sizes For Ducks And Geese
Bring home more ducks and geese by choosing the best shot sizes for the situation. Here’s how to do it.
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Pronghorn Primer
Stop just thinking about it. Here’s how to go west and match wits with North America’s fastest land animal.
How It’s Done
Elk Training 101
If you’re planning a date with a mountain monarch, there is no time like the present to start prepping the body and mind for the grind. This advice and exercise regimen will get you there.
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Giant Killers
When it comes to hunting honkers, few things trump targeting Giants, the largest member of the Canada goose species. Heed these tips and tactics and dump more monsters this season.
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Federal Fitness
He’s a former Navy SEAL and the director of CrossFit Games, but Dave Castro’s also a shooter and hunter. He knows that good shooting and good fitness go hand-in-hand, and he explains it in an all-new series of videos that will help you shoot better.
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Get Dialed In
The woods are calling, and you want to be ready. Heed these sight-in tips and prep your rifle or slug gun to put backstraps on the grill.
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Road Tripping On A Budget
That DIY hunt you’ve been thinking about doesn’t have to be a pipedream. Follow these easy steps and tips to hit the blacktop.
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Celebrate The Tradition
Deer season isn’t a tag or a trigger pull. It’s countless small, special moments that all come together to create the fall ritual we live for. It’s Federal Season.
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What Is Point-Blank Range?
Put more shots in the vitals at moderate ranges by using the proven point-blank range concept.
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Gun Owners Care About Conservation
Hunters, target shooters and gun owners are the No. 1 contributors to wildlife conservation in America. Together, they make possible contributions of more than $3.4 billion every year to support wildlife agencies and conservation.
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The Best Ammo For Big Game
Successful hunts depend on the right ammo. We reveal the top bullet choices for big game in any situation.
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The Gold Standard
Whatever you hunt, fortune favors the prepared. And nothing prepares you like Federal Premium, a gold standard advantage from the ammunition experts.
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