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The .22 Nosler
The AR-15 rifle was not a rifle creation unto itself—it was designed around the .223 Remington/5.56 NATO cartridge. In the...
How Ammunition Works
The four parts of a modern metallic cartridge and the function performed by each.
Federal Fusion MSR Hunting Loads
As modern sporting rifles continue to evolve and take over more niches in the shooting sports, Federal Premium has developed...
New Defense Load: Federal Personal Defense HST in .380 Auto
Many small, easy-to-carry “pocket pistols,” such as the Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard and the Ruger LCP, are chambered in...
PolyCase Ammo: A Shot from the Future
You might get a hint about what exactly PolyCase Ammunition is all about from its name, specifically the “poly” part....
The .45 ACP Is Due For an Update
Lots of shooters, of all walks, prefer a pistol chambered in .45 ACP. It’s a powerful round that makes a...
Ammo Test: Federal Self-Defense Handgun Bullets
I recently visited Federal Premium’s ammunition plant in Anoka, Minnesota, to test its trio of self-defense bullets designed for use...
Ammo Test: Cutting Edge PHD Handgun Loads
The handgun bullet has gone through quite a few changes since the development of Mr. Colt’s revolver, but the goal...
MSR Calibers: Which Option is Right for You?
The rise in the popularity of MSR rifles has resulted in new models chambered for a variety of calibers. Whether...
Federal Premium Now has an Honorary Historian
Dave “Doc” Frederickson has long been Federal Premium’s unofficial company historian. He is a retired doctor who has been collecting...