“trophy copper”

Understanding the intended purpose of a bullet and its effect on the body of your quarry is vitally important for making ethical, one-shot-kills. But with so many bullet styles, brands, calibers and game animals of varying sizes, the process can be confusing. Here’s a primer to get you started.

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.

Federal has brought back its popular Barnes TSX ammo, a proven all-copper hollow point that is accurate and long-range and delivers consistent, lethal expansion.

Federal's new FireStick is the critical component of a whole new muzzleloading ignition system that uses an encapsulated propellant charge that loads from the breech, with the bullet inserted from the muzzle.

Federal recently launched a new way for shooters to benefit from the loading expertise of America’s largest and most diverse ammunition supplier.

Need a new deer rig for the upcoming season? The Mossberg MVP LR topped with a Riton scope makes a terrific deer-slayer and delivers way more value than it costs.

Purchase qualifying Federal Premium medium/big-game ammunition through Dec. 31, 2019 and receive up to a $20 rebate and a free Federal-branded Knives of Alaska Cub Bear Suregrip caping knife.

The .30-30 Winchester remains a top-seller, and new rifles are continually produced for the veteran cartridge. Why? It’s a simple design, easy on the shoulder and wallet, and very effective inside of 200 yards.

Gear-intensive high-country hunts require specialized lightweight equipment, but not all of the essentials can be bought.