Federal had announced an avalanche of new ammunition selections at the beginning of the year, and now a large group of them are shipping to dealers to have us prepared and ready for fall hunting season. These include Federal’s 16-Gauge Black Cloud Waterfowl Loads, New 7mm Backcountry Terminal Ascent 155-Grain Load, New 20-Gauge Gold Medal Paper Shotshells, and New Hi-Bird Fiber Wad Loads.
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Federal’s New 7mm Backcountry Terminal Ascent 155-Grain Load Now Shipping
- 7mm Backcountry 155-Grain Terminal Ascent | P7BCTA1 | MSRP $78.99
- 7mm Backcountry 170-Grain Terminal Ascent | P7BCTA3 | MSRP $78.99
Anoka, Minnesota – July, 2025 – Federal Ammunition launched 7mm Backcountry earlier this year, and retailers are stocking shelves with this revolutionary technology. This ground-breaking long-action hunting cartridge raises the bar for what a non-magnum, centerfire rifle hunting load can achieve. Federal Premium® Terminal Ascent 155-grain 7mm Backcountry loads are currently being delivered to retailers nationwide.
“The 155-grain Terminal Ascent bullet has a high G1 Ballistic Coefficient of .586,” said Eric Miller, Federal’s Centerfire Rifle Product Line Manager. “Our 155-grain load is the fastest 7mm on the market with 3,150 fps out of a 20-inch barrel, and 3,300 fps out of a 24-inch barrel.”
Federal’s New 20-Gauge Gold Medal Paper Shotshells Now Shipping
- 20 Gauge 2 ¾” #7.5 Shot 7/8 Ounce | 1,250 FPS | GMT224 7.5 | MSRP $21.99
- 20 Gauge 2 ¾” #8 Shot 7/8 Ounce | 1,250 FPS | GMT224 8 | MSRP $21.99
Anoka, Minnesota – July, 2025 – Federal Ammunition recently added two 20-gauge options to its Premium® Gold Medal Paper shotshell product line. These new loads feature the one-piece Podium wad, delivering improved pattern consistency and performance for serious clay target shooters. Known for their classic paper hull design and trusted reliability, the new 20-gauge shotshells are sure to impress. These new products are currently being delivered to retailers nationwide.
“Gold Medal Paper shotshells continue to be a favored choice for competitive clay shooters who demand the best in consistency, reliability, and feel,” said Josh Vickers, Federal Ammunition Shotshell Product Manager. “With the addition of our one-piece Podium wad in 20-gauge loads, we’ve improved pattern uniformity and reduced felt recoil—giving shooters an even greater edge in competition.”
Federal’s New Hi-Bird Fiber Wad Loads Now Shipping
- 12 Gauge 2 ¾” #4 Shot 1 ¼ Ounce | 1,330 FPS | HVF12HW4 | MSRP $26.99
- 12 Gauge 2 ¾” #5 Shot 1 ¼ Ounce | 1,330 FPS | HVF12HW5 | MSRP $26.99
- 12 Gauge 2 ¾” #6 Shot 1 ¼ Ounce | 1,330 FPS | HVF12HW6 | MSRP $26.99
Anoka, Minnesota – August, 2025 – Federal Ammunition has recently added three load options to its Premium® Hi-Bird Fiber Wad shotshells. These high-performance 12-gauge loads feature a cellulose-based fiber wad, reducing plastic waste in the field while delivering the same hard-hitting downrange energy as the original Hi-Bird loads. These new loads are currently being delivered to retailers nationwide.
“Hi-Bird Fiber Wad is the perfect solution for high-volume upland bird hunters and competitive shooters looking to minimize their environmental impact,” said Dan Compton, Federal Shotshell Product Director. “These fiber wads break down naturally over time in the field, helping to reduce plastic buildup while still providing the high velocities, pattern consistency, and downrange performance that hunters and shooters expect.”
Federal’s 16-Gauge Black Cloud Waterfowl Loads Now Shipping
- 16 Gauge 2 ¾” #2 Shot 7/8 Ounce | 1,350 FPS | PWBX167 2 | MSRP $40.99
- 16 Gauge 2 ¾” #4 shot 7/8 ounce | 1,350 FPS | PWBX209 4 | MSRP $40.99
Anoka, Minnesota – August, 2025 – Federal Ammunition has expanded its industry-leading Premium® Black Cloud lineup with new 16-gauge 2-shot and 4-shot waterfowl loads. These loads bring the unmatched performance of Black Cloud FS Steel to 16-gauge shotguns, delivering devastating patterns and lethal energy for waterfowl hunters. These new 16-gauge loads are now shipping to retailers nationwide.
“16-gauge shotgun enthusiasts can now experience the same cutting-edge technology and performance that Black Cloud is known for.” said Josh Vickers, Federal Ammunition Shotshell Product Manager. “Hunters can take full advantage of Black Cloud’s proven technology, delivering tighter patterns and greater downrange effectiveness for waterfowl hunting in yet another great sub-gauge option.”
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