“Tag: Loads”

Not all shotshells are created equal. “Premium” loads offer elevated performance at a cost, but are they necessary? To find out, continue reading.

Federal Custom Shop has added eight new centerfire and six shotshell loads to its line of expertly handloaded ammunition, built to order with the highest-quality components. The offerings are tailored for hunters and shooters who cannot find specific bullet options in factory-loaded ammunition on the retail shelf.

New for 2025, these hybrid rounds from DoubleTap Ammunition launch hollow point bullets with birdshot pellets.

There are a number of potential hazards, pitfalls and some downright scary situations which anyone heading afield in the summer should be aware of.

Apex Ammunition and Woodhaven Custom Calls are excited to introduce Next Level Ninja TSS shotshells—a new blend of Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) for turkey hunting. The Next Level Ninja features a combination of #8.5 and #9.5 TSS, offering an excellent balance between pattern density and knockdown power.

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

Hevi-Shot has added new product options in its Hevi-Steel Waterfowl lineup. The four new layered steel pellet loads, in 12- or 20-gauge, feature two different-sized steel pellets layered in the same shell, with dependable ignition and a unique Hevi-Shot wad to produce tight and reliable patterns.

If you want to extend your maximum effective range with a hunting rifle, you must have a purpose-built long-range hunting bullet. These loads are up to the task.

Federal has expanded its Premium hunting loads to feature Hornady ELD-X hunting bullets.