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SAAMI Publishes 7mm Backcountry Cartridge Specifications

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) recently announced the acceptance of Federal’s new 7mm Backcountry (7mm BC) rifle cartridges for SAAMI standardization.

New for 2025: Federal Premium Ultra Steel

New additions to Federal Premium Ultra Steel lineup include four double-stack 10- and 12-gauge 3 1/2-inch loads.

New for 2025: Federal Premium Freight Train Copper Sabot Slug

Looking to get 200-yard accuracy out of your slug gun? Federal Premium’s new Freight Train Copper Sabot Slugs can pull it off while providing the downrange energy to drop game in its tracks.

Upland Goes Retro: Federal Upland Paper Shotshells

Upland Paper brings the classic look, feel and performance of paper shotshells, hearkening back to Federal’s classic lineup.

New for 2025: Federal’s 7mm Backcountry

Federal has released the 7mm Backcountry, a high-speed, high-pressure cartridge designed specifically for use in shorter barreled, suppressed platforms.

New for 2025: Federal Hammerdown .22 LR

Federal Premium has long offered centerfire lever guns their own series of ammunition, and now has extended this to rimfires with the recent introduction of the .22 LR HammerDown ammunition.

Federal Ammunition Adds Prairie Storm Upland Loads

Federal Premium has added several new loads to its popular Prairie Storm product lineup, which are part of its Pheasants Forever royalty program.

Ducks Unlimited and Partners Receive $95 Million for Agricultural Conservation Efforts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced major investments in delivering voluntary and incentive-based conservation practices, including an estimated $95 million for projects involving Ducks Unlimited (DU).

Adam Grimm Wins Third Federal Duck Stamp Contest

Adam Grimm, a native of Elyria, Ohio and current South Dakota resident, won his third Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest on Friday, Sept. 20.

Alternative Ammo: 8.6 Blackout vs. .338 Federal

In my last article, I discussed two not-so-niche cartridges: the .243 Winchester and the 6mm Creedmoor. As you’ve probably guessed by now, I tend to go to extremes (it’s unintentional, I swear). This go around, we’re swinging for the fences on niche rounds: the new 8.6 Blackout (BLK) and the .338 Federal.

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