Federal Premium Launches New Enhanced Mobile Ballistics App

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posted on July 9, 2018
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Federal Premium has announced the launch of its new enhanced Federal Ammunition mobile ballistics app, featuring an updated ballistic calculator data, the ability to save ballistics, updated ammo recommendations and a fresh, user-friendly design.

App Functions
• Ballistics Calculator: This tool quickly determines the trajectory for any Federal Premium rifle or handgun load.
• Ammo Recommendation: Guides hunters and shooters through a series of filters to identify the best ammunition for their firearm and use.
• Where to Buy: Using the device's GPS capability, this section locates the nearest Federal Premium retailers.
• Where to Shoot: Populated by the National Shooting Sports Foundation's WhereToShoot.org, the feature locates nearby shooting ranges.

“Technology drives everything at Federal Ammunition,” said Federal Senior Digital Marketing Manager Angie Sullivan. “This all-new app brings a range of advanced tools to one convenient place and allows you to access them even while offline.” 

The free Federal Ammunition app is available for download through the iTunes Store or Google Play.

For more information, go to federalpremium.com.

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