Hardware: Federal Premium Edge TLR
Designing a line of long-range hunting ammunition involves many engineering considerations. Federal Premium might have cracked the code with its new Edge TLR (Terminal Long Range) ammo.
Head to Head: .280 Remington vs. .280 Ackley Improved
Between the .280 Remington and the .280 Ackley Improved, which better suits a hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.
The Best Black Bear Cartridges
Here’s a detailed look at the top black bear cartridges for rifles and handguns.
Behind the Bullet: 7mm STW
Just about every case shape imaginable has been modified to hold both 7mm and .30-caliber bullets, but it was gunwriter Layne Simpson who saw a gap in the lineup: there was no 7mm cartridge based on a full-length .375 H&H case. In 1979, Simpson took the excellent 8mm Remington Magnum and necked it down to hold 7mm bullets, giving his wildcat the name “Shooting Times Westerner.”
Behind the Bullet: .280 Ackley Improved
If you want something a bit unique with a definite cool factor, give the .280 Ackley Improved a long look.
Are Premium Hunting Bullets Worth the Extra Cost?
It’s no secret that premium hunting bullets offer greater accuracy, higher ballistic coefficients and better terminal performance, but they’re typically about twice as expensive as standard bullets. Is the extra cost justified?
Federal's Big-Game Tactic
Federal Premium's new Trophy Copper was what got the job done for John Zent on his latest B.C. goat hunt. See what he had to say about the Federal ammunition line here.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Federal Premium
When you've got nearly a century under your belt, some interesting factoids tend to slip between the cracks and get forgotten. After a little detective work—and assistance from the folks in Anoka—we were able to assemble 10 facts that you might not know about Federal Premium Ammunition.
Top 8 Bullets for African Plains Game
Let’s take a look at some of the best bullets for African plains game on the market.
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