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Federal Syntech Bulk Buckets offer 250-500 rounds of ammo.

Federal Syntech Bulk Buckets Give You a Whopping 250-500 Rounds

Burn rates are formulated to get the most out of carbine-length barrels.

Federal Syntech PCC: New 9mm Load Designed Specifically for Carbines

Combat Handguns November/December 2019

44 Special: Why the Classic Cartridge Ain’t Dead Yet

Could Federal Shorty Shotshells user in new shotgun designs?

Could Federal’s Shorty Shotshell Usher in a New Defensive Shotgun?

Testing various 12 gauge buckshot loads on the range.

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Choosing the Right 12 Gauge Buckshot for Your Home-Defense Shotgun

12-gauge Federal Shorty Shotshells measure just 1 3/4 inches

Federal Shorty Shotshells Bring 12-Gauge Power to Small Package

Shooting handloaded .45 ACP Ammo through a 1911 is very nice

Combat Handguns September/October 2019

Cut Costs, Recoil by Loading Your Own .45 ACP Ammo

Take a break from the big, bruising full-house loads and create affordable, lighter-recoiling .45 ACP ammo for your training or recreational shooting.

Combat Handguns May/June 2019

How to Handload Your Own 38 Super Ammo for Solid Accuracy

Handloading 38 Super ammo isn't hard, and it provides an accurate pistol with more power than the 9mm and less bite than the .45 ACP.

Federal Releases Hydra-Shok Component Bullets for Handloaders

After 30 years of only being available in loaded rounds, Hydra-Shok component bullets are now available to handloaders in popular self-defense calibers.

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WATCH: Federal Syntech Defense Ammo Penetrates 18 Inches in Gel Test

The hype around the all-new Federal Syntech Defense ammo has been serious, so we put it to the test against bare ballistics gel and heavy clothing.

Speer Gold Dot G2 Self-Defense Ammunition Now Available to Civilians

When Speer Gold Dot G2 ammunition came out, it was only available to law enforcement, but now the company has put it out on the civilian market.

Federal Changes Defensive Ammo With the New Syntech Defense

Federal Premium has again expanded its Syntech ammunition line, now creating Syntech Defense loads that create four wound channels upon impact.

Combat Handguns September/October 2018

How to Roll Your Own Magnum Handloads and Boost Your Performance

There is just something about shooting big-bore handguns, and the best way to boost power and performance is with magnum handloads.

GECO Personal Defense Ammunition Provides Subcompact 9mm Options

With its two new lines, GECO Personal Defense ammunition provides new options specifically designed for subcompacts, as well as other length barrels.

Combat Handguns March/April 2019

Why 9mm Handloads Are Valuable and How You Can Start Your Own

Ammunition can be expensive, especially in volume, so reloading is a viable option for many, and 9mm handloads are a great place to start.

Hydra-Shok Deep Loads in .40 S&W and .45 ACP

Federal Releases Hydra-Shok Deep Loads in .45 ACP and .40 S&W

After Federal introduced its latest 9mm self-defense ammo to great reviews, the company has expanded its Hydra-Shok Deep loads line with .40 S&W and .45 ACP.

Federal Syntech Ammunition Line Gets Expanded With Three New Loads

Federal Premium has expanded its Syntech ammunition line, with loads specifically for self defense, training and pistol-caliber carbines.

Glock PMAG 27: Magpul’s 27-Round 9mm Magazine Has Finally Arrived

Magpul has increased its PMAG line with a 27-round magazine that fits all double-stack Glock 9mm pistols, while reducing the price on all Glock PMAGs.

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Federal Syntech Bulk Buckets Give You a Whopping 250-500 Rounds

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Federal Changes Defensive Ammo With the New Syntech Defense

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Federal Syntech Bulk Buckets Give You a Whopping 250-500 Rounds

Federal Syntech PCC: New 9mm Load Designed Specifically for Carbines

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Could Federal’s Shorty Shotshell Usher in a New Defensive Shotgun?

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Federal Shorty Shotshells Bring 12-Gauge Power to Small Package

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Federal Releases Hydra-Shok Component Bullets for Handloaders

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Speer Gold Dot G2 Self-Defense Ammunition Now Available to Civilians

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GECO Personal Defense Ammunition Provides Subcompact 9mm Options

Why 9mm Handloads Are Valuable and How You Can Start Your Own

Federal Releases Hydra-Shok Deep Loads in .45 ACP and .40 S&W

Federal Syntech Ammunition Line Gets Expanded With Three New Loads

Glock PMAG 27: Magpul’s 27-Round 9mm Magazine Has Finally Arrived