Technology is the lifeblood of Federal Ammunition since 1922. Thats when founding president, Charles L. Horn, started a culture of innovation that has guided everything Federal has done for nearly a century, turning a company that began humbly in Anoka, Minnesota, into one of the worlds largest producers of sporting ammunition.
Federal has developed thousands of specialized, high-quality shotshell, centerfire and rimfire loads for hunters and shooters. Its instilled manufacturing and quality control processes that have made Federal ammunition the most trusted in the industry. Every day Federal manufactures products to enhance customers' shooting experiences and provide an ideal choice for any pursuit. It's what makes Federal the most complete ammunition company in the business.
22LR
FEDERAL .22LR HUNTER MATCH 40 GRAIN HOLLOW POINTSerious small game and varmint hunters demand more than standard performance from their rimfire loads. Hunter Match 22 Long Rifle raises the bar, providing true long-range accuracy and terminal performance. The hollow-point lead bullet has been tuned for optimum penetration and expansion out to 100 yards, and its high-velocity loading provides the flat trajectories and energy to take down any target. Its nickel-plated case ensure flawless extraction and inhibits corrosion.
FEATURES:
22 LR long-range hunting load for small game and varmints
Hollow point lead bullet tuned for optimum penetration and expansion out to 100 yards
Loaded to high-velocity match-grade accuracy specification
Nickel-plated case for reliable extraction and corrosion protection
Specifications:
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Weight: 40 Grain
Velocity: 1200 FPS
Bullet Style: Hunter Match Hollow Point, Lead
357
FEDERAL VITAL-SHOK .357 MAGNUM BARNES EXPANDERBest in class bullets. World-renowned factory-loaded ammunition. Options for every discipline.
Handgun hunting is one of the most challenging ways to take game. You choose to use your wheelgun because you like to get up close and personal with your trophy. Vital-Shok offers two excellent options for handgun hunting: The Barnes Expander for outstanding expansion and CastCore for bone-crushing penetration.
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Bullet: 140 Grain Barnes Expander
Velocity: 1400 FPS
380 ACP
FEDERAL .380 ACP HYDRA-SHOK 90 GRAINGet all of the power and proven performance of Hydra-Shok with less recoil. Low Recoil loads significantly reduce kick, improving accuracy and target acquisition.
FEATURES:
Significantly reduced recoil
Accuracy and superb overall ballistic performance
Hydra-Shok bullets notched copper jacket initiates and controls expansion
Center-post hollow-point design provides reliable expansion
Caliber: .380 Auto
Weight: 90 Grain
Velocity: 1000 FPS
45 Auto
FEDERAL PERSONAL DEFENSE 45 AUTO 230 GRAIN HST JHPFederal Premium Personal Defense HST offers everything needed in a personal defense round: consistent expansion, optimum penetration and superior terminal performance. Thats why its already the duty load of choice for law enforcement officers throughout the world.
FEATURES
Specially designed hollow point expands reliably
Expanded diameter and weight retention produce the desired penetration for personal defense situations without over-penetrating
Bullet nose profile, nickel-plated case and Federal’s unique primer provide the ultimate in function and reliability
Heavy bullet weight
Superior performance in FBI test protocol used by law enforcement officials to assess and select duty ammunition
Caliber: 45 Auto
Bullet: 230 Grain HST Jacketed Hollow Point
Velocity: 890 FPS
9MM
FEDERAL PERSONAL DEFENSE 9MM 135 GRAIN HOLLOW POINTPersonal defense situations are not planned. They happen without warning and are decided in a matter of seconds. Federal Premium handgun loads are the best around. We offer a full range of popular and effective loads to meet your specific personal defense needs. Special low-recoil loads allow for better accuracy and quicker follow up shots. Chamber these rounds and know you’ll be ready if the moment comes.
Caliber: 9MM
Bullet: 135 Grain Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point Low Recoil
Velocity: 1060 FPS
243 Winchester
FEDERAL VITAL-SHOK .243WIN 85 GRAIN TROPHY COPPERFederal Premiums Trophy line has proven itself on paper and in the field. Federals newest extension, Trophy Copper, is an all-copper, polymer tipped bullet thats available in a variety of popular big game calibers. Trophy Copper is extremely accurate and provides devastating downrange performance, achieving up to 99 percent weight retention-even after the deepest and most aggressive penetration.
Caliber: .243 Winchester
Bullet: 85 Grain Trophy Copper
Velocity: 3200 FPS
308 Winchester
FEDERAL GOLD MEDAL SIERRA MATCHKING .308WIN 168 GRAIN BTHPLong range isnt just a distance. Its a state of mind. A dedication to push further. And its why Federal Premium builds Gold Medal rifle loads. The exclusive primer design provides the best sensitivity and most consistent ballistics in the industry. The precision-built Sierra MatchKing bullet is shot to win more matches than any other rifle bullet. Its the only choice for the worlds most elite shooters.
Features:
Caliber: 308 Win
Bullet Weight: 168 Grain
Bullet Type: Sierra MatchKing Boat-Tail Hollow Point
Muzzle Velocity: 2650 fps
5.56mm
FEDERAL AMERICAN EAGLE 5.56MM 62 GRAIN FMJThis ammo is mil-spec and loaded to NATO specifications and perfect for an AR 15. This ammo is used by the military overseas currently and is noncorrosive, reloadable, and brass cased for all of your shooting needs.
Annealed per military requirement. This ammo has been annealed, so you know it meets true military specs. Unlike your standard civilian round, the military requires visual proof of the annealing on the case, causing the case to appear discolored. This is done intentionally to meet military requirements for overall durability and strength in the completed round.
Caliber: 5.56x45MM
Bullet: 62 Grain Full Metal Jacket
Velocity: 3020 FPS
7.62 x 39mm
FEDERAL 7.62x39MM 123 GRAIN FUSION SOFT POINTFusion was the first rifle ammunition specifically built for deer hunting and its still the best, offering the largest expansion and highest weight retention in head-to-head comparisons against the competition. With a molecularly fused jacket and a pressure-formed core, Fusion transfers maximum energy on target.
Features:
Caliber: 7.62x39mm Soviet
Bullet Weight: 123 Grain
Bullet Style: Fusion Soft Point
Muzzle Velocity: 2350
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