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Julie Golob, Modern Day Wonder Woman, Joins the “It’s Federal Season” Podcast

Saturday, May 16th, 2020

ANOKA, Minnesota – May 14, 2020 – She sets shooting records. She has served the United States. She is on the front lines of protecting your 2nd Amendment rights. And that’s only half of the hats Julie Golob wears. Find out how she balances all her duties and the Federal products she uses and trusts on this episode of “It’s Federal Season.”

Episode No. 8 – Modern Day Wonder Woman

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“I find Julie to be one of the most positive voices and leaders in the hunting and shooting industry,” says Jason Vanderbrink, President of Federal Ammunition. “Her passion for our industry is only surpassed by the energy she spends to improve people’s skills and knowledge about guns, ammunition, and proper technique.” This half hour is packed with her life story, influences, her accomplishments, and thoughts on how to maximize a day at the range as well as the importance of our 2nd Amendment rights. It is one of the best half hours of content found on any medium.

In the Tech Talk segment, Julie Golob stays on for a personal defense discussion with topics ranging from testing your CCW gear at home during the COVID-19 crisis to products she relies on and trusts in her guns. Before signing off, find out what promotions are available for consumers to buy Federal products and merchandise. Look for more episodes at www.federalpremium.com or where you find your favorite podcasts.

Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

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Federal and Reeds Sign Gould Brothers

Wednesday, May 6th, 2020

ANOKA, Minnesota – May 4, 2020 – Federal Ammunition and Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters partner together to sponsor the incredible exhibition shooting duo, the Gould Brothers. The brothers have been entertaining fans for more than a decade with their one of a kind trick shooting shows and fun YouTube videos. Steve and Aaron Gould will now entertain crowds throughout the United States flying the flags of two Minnesota mainstay outdoor companies.

Following in the footsteps of legendary exhibition shooter Tom Knapp, Steve and Aaron Gould have picked up that mantle and continue performing trick shots that amaze audiences with their energetic live shows. “We watched Steve and Aaron hone their craft over the years and Federal is excited to join forces with them,” says Jason Nash, Vice President of Marketing at Federal Ammunition. “We are happy to watch them make incredible shots with Minnesota made products.”

“There is nothing like attending a live show in person,” says Adam Arnold of Reeds. “The Gould Brothers are great at entertaining and engaging with audiences with an unmatched in-person experience. It’s amazing to see how they have included their live show interaction and fun into their YouTube channel to make shooting fun and educational. Reeds is excited to cultivate and grow their shooting creativity and innovation.”

“Pulling off incredible shots requires incredible ammunition and we couldn’t be more excited to take our careers to the next level with Federal. Our dream to become professional exhibition shooters started at the annual Reeds Gun Fair event, watching an incredible man shoot Federal ammunition and now, here we are, working with both Federal and Reeds. A dream comes true! We are so excited to represent both iconic Minnesota companies that have been serving outdoor enthusiasts and shooters for more than a combined 150 years.”

Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters is one of the oldest, most renown outdoor outfitters in the nation. Family-owned, customer-driven for over 65 years, Reeds offers complete hunting, fishing and apparel departments at ReedsSports.com. Although Reeds is tucked away in the quaint Northwoods community of Walker, Minnesota, on the shores of one of America’s top fishing lakes, beautiful Leech Lake, but is an award-winning top national retailer.

Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

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Barnes Bullets is Awarded the Sporting Classics 2020 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Tuesday, May 5th, 2020

Mona, UT – It is a great pleasure that Barnes Bullets received the 2020 Award of Excellence from Sporting Classics Publications in the ammunition category.

“The extraordinary success of Barnes Bullets is the X-factor. But the X is not an unknown quantity. Or quality. Quite the opposite. It is the consistent, dependable shape of an eXpanded Barnes monolithic, copper-alloy hunting bullet. On impact, the hollow noses of X bullets flare into four sharply edged blades that double the surface diameter, enlarge wound channels and eXtinguish game. From the original X through the TSX, TTSX and LRX, eXpansion has been backed by eXtraordinary mass retention. The bullets typically retain 90 to 100 percent of their mass after impact. As one African PH explained, “That Barnes bullet is like a soft-nose and a solid in one bullet.” Popularity of X bullets led to an extensive line of factory loaded VOR-TX ammunition that makes it easy for everyone to find the perfect X load for their rifles and handguns”. – Ron Spomer

Sporting Classics’ 18th annual Awards of Excellence salute the best of the best— those companies and individuals whose products and services are having a significant and long-lasting impact on our sporting lives. Nominees for the 2020 awards were submitted by our senior and contributing editors, then finalized by the magazine staff. The honorees were chosen for their achievements in defining what a great sporting product should be. Their engineering, craftsmanship and innovations have set higher standards than ever before.

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Butler Creek ASAP Electronic Loader Wins NRA Golden Bullseye

Monday, May 4th, 2020

Shooting Illustrated Names ASAP Electronic Loader as 2020 Accessory of the Year

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – April 20, 2020 – Butler Creek, maker of smart, field-proven hunting and shooting accessories, is pleased to announce that the company’s ASAP Electronic Magazine Loader was named the 2020 Accessory of the Year by Shooting Illustrated magazine. Butler Creek will be recognized with the NRA Publications Golden Bullseye Award in the May 2020 issue of Shooting Illustrated.

“Shooting an AR-15 is incredibly fun, but in order to shoot them, you first have to load magazines, which is decidedly less fun,” said Ed Friedman, Editor-in-Chief, Shooting Illustrated. “The Butler Creek ASAP Electronic Magazine Loader makes loading AR magazines fast, easy and effortless, leaving you with more mags loaded in far, far less time. That translates into more time to shoot and fingers that don’t hurt. That alone made it an obvious choice for the Golden Bullseye Award for Accessory of the Year.”

The ASAP Electronic Magazine Loader is the only product of its kind on the market. Through its state-of-the-art designs, the ASAP EML allows users the ability to fill the hopper with loose .223/5.56 rounds, select the desired round count and simply press one button to load their magazines. The machine automatically orientates the ammunition and can load a 30-round magazine in 45 seconds.

Made with serious competitors and training facilities in mind, the ASAP EML will work with most AR15/M16 magazines. The loader is standard with a dual power supply via an AC adapter or through lithium-ion batteries. Users can easily load magazines with 1 to 40 rounds through the selection menu, with the ability to set up multiple magazines to coincide with various training drills or firearms platforms.

For more information on the ASAP EML or to view the complete line of Butler Creek products, visit www.butlercreek.com.

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Alliant Powder Releases Improved Herco Propellant

Sunday, May 3rd, 2020

RADFORD, Virginia – April 27, 2020 – Alliant Powder, a leading manufacturer of smokeless powder, has enhanced its legendary Herco propellant, giving shooters improved performance with no changes to reloading data. Shipments of improved Herco have started being delivered to dealers.

For years, reloaders have relied on the performance of Alliant Powder Herco to craft precise, heavy shotshell and handgun loads. Now the proven propellant is even better, offering cleaner burning and improved flow characteristics. Better, those changes do not change reloading data. Enhanced Herco offers Alliant Powder’s legendary lot-to-lot consistency and is proudly made in America.

Features
• Cleaner burning
• Improved flow
• Perfect for 28-gauge straight hulls
• Ideal burn speed for light field steel loads
• Excellent lot-to-lot consistency
• Made in the U.S.A.

For more Alliant Powder information and load data, visit www.alliantpowder.com.

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Federal Ammunition Introduces New Train + Protect Loads

Friday, May 1st, 2020

ANOKA, Minnesota – April 28, 2020 – Federal has made it easier than ever to honor your birthright to bear arms with three new Train + Protect loads in 380 Auto, 85-grain; 357 Magnum, 125-grain; and 38 Special, 158-grain. Shipments of this product have begun to arrive at dealers.

Federal’s new Train + Protect loads feature Versatile Hollow Point (VHP) bullets to deliver both precise, practical performance at the range, and instant, reliable expansion on impact. These loads, proudly packaged with U.S.A. red, white, and blue colors, join the other existing loads in this product line which include 9mm Luger, 115-grain; 40 S&W, 180-grain and 45 Auto, 230-grain.

Features & Benefits
• New loads in 380 Auto, 357 Magnum and 38 Special
• VHP bullets based on proven Federal hollow-point design
• Reloadable Federal brass case
• Extremely reliable primer
• Loaded to produce consistent performance on the range and in defense situations

Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

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Department of Defense Chooses 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo from Hornady

Wednesday, April 29th, 2020

Grand Island, NE — A specialized group from the U.S. Department of Defense has purchased an undisclosed amount of 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition from Hornady for its long-range sniper platform.

The 6.5 Creedmoor was tested and selected for engagements from 0 to 1,200 yards.

The purchase agreement coincides with a Department of Defense decision to replace the MK13 bolt-action 300 Win Mag with a 20-inch semiautomatic AR-10 in 6.5 Creedmoor.

With less recoil, the change will provide enhanced accuracy and performance, as well as reduced ammunition and rifle weight, compared to the MK13 300 Win Mag.

The 6.5 Creedmoor from Hornady provides world-class performance in a factory-loaded cartridge. The high-performance, match-accurate round features an excellent cartridge-to-chamber relationship and shoots well in all guns.

The 6.5 Creedmoor features proven Hornady bullets, specially selected cases, carefully matched powder and stringent quality control.

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Federal’s New Terminal Ascent Component Bullet Delivers the Best All-range Performance for Hunting Handloads

Wednesday, April 29th, 2020

ANOKA, Minnesota – April 24, 2020 – New Federal Premium Terminal Ascent component bullets deliver unprecedented performance for hunters who handload. The bullets’ bonded construction fuels deep penetration on close targets, while the patented Slipstream polymer tip initiates expansion on long-range targets. The bullets’ long, sleek profile offers an extremely high ballistic coefficient (BC), and its AccuChannel groove technology improves accuracy and minimizes drag. Now available in a full selection bullet weights and diameters for handloading the most popular long-range cartridges. Shipments of this product have begun to arrive at dealers.

Terminal Ascent’s solid copper shank and bonded lead core retain weight for deep penetration and energy dump, delivering extremely effective wound channels and terminal performance. A large hollow cavity in the bullet nose, along with exterior jacket skiving, further aid expansion and penetration. Serrations allow petals to peel back on contact at velocities as low as 1,400 fps—speeds typically seen 1,200 yards downrange in the 200-grain 30-caliber loads.

“Terminal Ascent features grooving along the shank to improve accuracy across a range of rifles, while decreasing barrel wear and fouling,” said Federal Centerfire Product Director Mike Holm. “However, unlike conventional grooving, the AccuChannel’s highly technical shape accomplishes these goals with only a minimal increase in drag. No other bullet has this grooving technology.”

The bullet’s Slipstream Tip features patent-pending hollow-core technology. A small cavity runs the length of the shank all the way up to just below the point itself. That point breaks free upon impact, allowing fluid to enter the hollow core, where it generates pressure and easy expansion, even at low velocities. The Slipstream Tip’s hollow core sets it apart from all other polymer tips on the market—but it’s also unique in its high resistance to the elevated temperatures a bullet experiences during flight.

“In addition to the AccuChannel and Slipstream Tip, our engineers incorporated other important features to boost BC, delivering flat trajectories and less wind drift,” said Holm. “The result of all these design elements is both close-range and long-range terminal performance with both accuracy and reliability. And with that ability to expand at the lowest velocity of 1,400 fps, the bullet is sure to be a hit with shooters using shorter-barrel rifles or hunting handguns.”

Features & Benefits
• Match-grade long-range accuracy in a bonded hunting bullet
• Extremely high ballistic coefficient
• Exclusive Slipstream polymer tip helps flatten trajectories and initiate low-velocity expansion
• Less wind drift and drop
• AccuChannel groove technology minimizes drag
• Copper shank and bonded lead core retain weight for deep penetration at any range

Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

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