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With modern factory ammo performing at levels unheard of 50 years ago, fewer shooters are taking up the art of handloading. However, there’s still a market for hunters demanding the precision and specifications from their ammo that only handloading can deliver. Federal’s new Custom Shop can provide the magic they’re looking for.

If you want something a bit unique with a definite cool factor, give the .280 Ackley Improved a long look.

Federal Premium has made its Terminal Ascent bullets available as a component, perfect for handloaders seeking a reliable hunting performer.

Federal's new Terminal Ascent has been seriously re-engineered to be the best bullet, for all situations, that will give the best terminal performance available, whether at minimal velocity a long, long way from the muzzle, or loaded in a magnum cartridge with shot distances better measured in feet.

Grand old cartridges like the .30-06 Sprg. and the .270 Win. still kill game just as well as they ever have, but many of the new cartridges out-perform them, especially at extended ranges. Here are a few reasons why.

An African safari is surprisingly affordable if approached correctly. Here’s how to make your own dream hunt in Africa come true.

Between the .280 Remington and the .280 Ackley Improved, which better suits a hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

A safari with his 11-year-old son offers a father a chance to reflect on a bond that makes any hunt special.

Federal combined a host of features in its new Terminal Ascent bullet to deliver balanced performance both up close and at distance.