Newington, NH   – SIG SAUER, Inc. introduces Varmint & Predator (V&P) Elite Performance Ammunition.   This new V&P line of ammunition features copper-jacketed, yellow-tipped projectiles designed for explosive expansion and match-grade accuracy.  Available in 40gr 223 Rem, 40gr 22-250 Rem and 55gr 243 Win cartridges, these Varmint & Predator rounds feature projectiles that are light for their caliber yielding higher muzzle velocities and flatter trajectories across all practical hunting distances.

The 40gr 223 Rem load has a muzzle velocity of 3650 fps and muzzle energy of 1183 ft-lbs.  The 40gr 22-250 has a muzzle velocity of 3975 fps with muzzle energy of 1403 ft-lbs, and the 55gr 243 Win has a muzzle velocity of 3880 fps with muzzle energy of 1838 ft-lbs. Read more

Hunters can now kill gobblers at longer distances than ever before with new HEAVYWEIGHT TSS from Federal Premium. Its payload of No. 7 or 9 HEAVYWEIGHT Tungsten Super Shot provides the highest pellet counts possible—up to double those of lead No. 5 loads of the same weight. The product line includes various 12- and 20-gauge offerings, as well a low-recoil .410 load. Shipments are being delivered to dealers.

HEAVYWEIGHT TSS pellets have a density of 18 g/cc—20 percent higher than standard tungsten and 56 percent more than lead. The result is the most penetration energy and the highest velocities at extreme range. Its rear-braking FLITECONTROL FLEX wad performs flawlessly through ported and standard turkey chokes for the most consistent, deadly patterns possible. Note, the .410 load (PTSS419 9) does not feature the FLITECONTROL FLEX wad. Read more

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — Just in time for spring turkey season, Federal Premium Ammunition and the National Wild Turkey Federation have teamed up to bring turkey hunters the most advanced turkey loads on the market.

No matter where Federal Premium Ammunition’s premium turkey loads are purchased, hunters will positively impact the NWTF Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative, as a portion of the purchase price will come back to the NWTF, ensuring the future of hunting for years to come.

These products will be on display at the 42nd annual NWTF Convention and Sport Show in Nashville at the Federal Premium Ammunition booth No. 1113 and available for purchase at the Turkey Shoppe.

Federal is offering an innovative new lineup of premium turkey loads, all sporting the NWTF logo showing the support of the mission. All the new loads feature the FLIGHTCONTROL FLEX wads that work in both ported and standard chokes for consistent and tight patterns.

• • The GRAND SLAM line features copper-plated shot, buffered with a clear wad card and a roll crimp.
  • The new HEAVYWEIGHT TSS line features tungsten-based shot that is 56 percent denser than lead at 18 grams/cc, and is available in No. 7 and No. 9 shot, as well as a .410 option. (Check your state game laws)
  • The updated 3rd Degree line now has HEAVYWEIGHT TSS No. 7 shot as a part of its three-stage payload that also includes No. 6 FLITESTOPPER and No. 5 copper-plated lead.

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ANOKA, Minnesota – – Federal Premium is proud to secure a significant domestic military ammunition contract award. The U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane Division, operated under the U.S. Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command, committed to a five-year contract beginning in 2018 for the delivery of up to $20 million in 40-caliber frangible training rounds featuring Federal Premium’s lead-free Catalyst high-performance primer.

Unlike other lead-free primers, clean-burning Catalyst is not hygroscopic, so it won’t absorb ignition-inhibiting moisture and always delivers the most reliable ignition possible. In addition to surefire performance, Catalyst fuels a more efficient powder burn, improving the consistency of bullet velocities. Read more

Arnold, Mo.  – Small game and varmint hunters now have more premium ammunition options from Browning® with the addition in 2018 of two new magnum calibers to its BPR™ Performance Rimfire line. The new magnum rimfire loads are designed for accuracy as well as immediate and devastating expansion on target for superior lethality on small game and varmints.

2018 New Product Offerings:

“Adding a .17 HMR and a .22 Win. Mag. offering to the Browning BPR Performance Rimfire line gives small game and varmint hunters more powerful rimfire options in the field,” said Ben Frank, Browning Ammunition brand manager. Read more

ANOKA, Minnesota – – Federal Premium Ammunition is pleased to announce a new high-performance self-defense load. Hydra-Shok Deep builds off the time-tested Hydra-Shok platform with design improvements that better meet modern performance measurements. Shipments are being delivered to dealers.

Federal Premium Hydra-Shok ammunition has proven itself for self-defense since 1989. Hydra-Shok Deep’s redesigned bullet features a more robust center post and a core design that provides as much as 50 percent deeper penetration than classic Hydra-Shok.

Features & Benefits
• Penetrates 15 inches in bare ballistics gel—the optimal depth according to FBI standards
• 50 percent deeper penetration than classic Hydra-Shok
• 70 percent improvement in overall FBI protocol score compared to classic Hydra-Shok
• Iconic center post design has been improved for better integrity and performance through civilian barriers
• Consistent, specially formulated propellant
• Extremely reliable Federal primer Read more

Long range shooting sports have taken the competition scene by storm! The Precision Rifle Series and Extended Long Range matches are being held all over the country and industry leaders are producing numerous rifles, scopes, bi-pods, and other accessories for this exciting sport. One area that has been lacking, however, is reliable reloading data, until now! We are proud to introduce the Lyman Long Range Precision Rifle Reloading Handbook! Read more

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas
Quality handloads start with quality brass, and the new Brass Boss delivers. Getting brass ready to reload used to be a long, arduous process. No more. The RCBS Brass Boss features six variable speeds, rotating stations that completely prepare trimmed brass for reloading, all in one stop. The Brass Boss includes tools for all six stations: an inside VLD chamfering tool, outside deburring tool, primer pocket cleaner (small/large), military crimp remover (small/large), primer pocket (small/large), case neck brushes (four diameters) and a tub of dry case neck lubricant. Save time, elbow grease and process brass efficiently with Brass Boss, with an MSRP of $189.95. Read more

The first ever reloading manual specifically written for the growing sport of precision long range shooting, the “Long Range Precision Rifle Reloading Handbook” is a treasure trove of the latest data and articles by the top PRS shooters and industry experts. A must have for any serious long range shooter, only by Lyman®. Read more