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Federal Ammunition History: 14 Things You Didn't Know

To celebrate Federal Ammunition's 100th anniversary, here are some interesting factoids behind the ammo manufacturer.

Federal Ammunition History: 14 Things You Didn't Know

The author used Federal Custom Shop 139-grain Terminal Ascent in this Mesa Precision 6.5 PRC to kill this desert mulie alongside legendary hunter Craig Boddington. (Photo courtesy of David Faubion)

This year, Federal Ammunition celebrates its 100th anniversary. I recently went on a hunt in west Texas with Federal employees J.J. Reich and Clinton Allen. Between hunts, we discussed the fascinating history behind this once-modest operation. What began as an idle factory in Anoka, Minnesota, is now a worldwide leader in shotshell, handgun, rifle, and rimfire ammo. Enjoy!

1. Bankruptcy to Boom

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