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First Look: Federal Premium's Lead Muzzleloader Bullet

Federal Premium re-entered the muzzleloader projectile market in a big way last year, with the introduction of its revolutionary Trophy Copper Muzzleloader Bullet. Featuring the company's innovative B.O.R. (Bullet Obturating Ramp) Lock MZ system, the new submission was crafted to provide top-notch accuracy in a non-sabot design. It served as a game changer for the industry, and Federal hasn't slowed pace: in 2016, the folks in Anoka will be rolling out a lead version. Here are five things you need to know.

NRA Victory on Lead Ammunition

In December 2014, Congress approved the Fiscal Year 2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act. Included in the act were a number of pro-gun provisions pushed by NRA-ILA that prevent the Obama administration from implementing its anti-gun agenda.

Doug Hamlin Named to Lead NRA Publications

Douglas J. Hamlin has been named the new executive director of NRA Publications, effective immediately.

NRA Hunters Lead the Fight in Culture War

Launched in April, the NRA Hunters’ Leadership Forum assembles a collection of leaders from across the hunting world dedicated to the enrichment and growth of the NRA’s mission to promote and defend hunting.

Departing USFWS Director Dan Ashe Issues Lead Ammo Ban

Just one day before President Trump's inauguration, departing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe—and the administration that appointed him—took one last shot at American hunters by issuing Director's Order No. 219, which directs the USFWS to expand the use of nontoxic ammunition and fishing tackle on USFWS lands, water and facilities—and for certain types of hunting and fishing regulated by the Service outside those areas—to the fullest extent by January 2022.

New Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Reverses Lead Ammo Ban

New Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke, issued a pair Secretarial Orders during his first day on the job—both of which make his allegiance with American hunters very clear.

Shot Pellets in Meat

Can shot pellets found in wild game cause lead poisoning?

CCI’s Green Ammo

CCI gets the lead out of some of its rimfire hunting ammunition.

Member's Hunt: How Close is Too Close?

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Randy Malterud of Lead, S.D.

First Look: Federal Premium Hevi-Bismuth Shotshells

Federal Premium's new HEVI-Bismuth shotshells give hunters the confidence of lead performance in a non-lead pellet, boasting a heavy-hitting payload of 9.6g/cc density pellets that are 22 percent denser than steel. 

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