Federal recently announced a new line of ammunition built exclusively for lever-action rifles. Federal HammerDown features molecularly bonded hunting bullets. The designs promote optimal cycling and overall ballistic performance in lever-actions. HamerDown launches in .357 Magnum, .327 Federal, .44 Rem. Mag., .45 Colt, .30-30 Win. and .45-70 Gov’t. A .35 Remington offering should be releasing soon.

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Federal HammerDown

Federal designed HammerDown ammo in collaboration with Henry Repeating Arms. HammerDown is specifically engineered for any and all lever guns. It functions flawlessly in side-gate loading and tubular magazines, according to Federal. To achieve this, Federal chamfered the case on the cartridges. A specialized geometry on the front face of the case rim helps facilitate cycling.

Federal chose heavy-for-caliber bullets, set to increased velocities, to deliver better depth of penetration. The molecularly bonded bullets deliver weight retention on impact. The precision-built cases also feature nickel-plated brass. The clean-burning, consistent powders are specifically formulated. Finally, Gold Medal primers deliver reliable ignition.

For anyone who has ever hunting with or fired a lever-action rifle, they can definitely hang up during cycling. Designed to work more smoothly in the action, Federal HammerDown improves upon a classic. Built to penetrate from lever-action barrel lengths, HammerDown might just usher in a new era in lever-gun hunting.

Available in 20-count packages, Federal HammerDown retails for $19.99 (.45-70 Gov’t retails for $38.99). For more information, visit federalpremium.com.