ANOKA, Minn. - Federal Premium's Black Cloud® Snow Goose loads have won a Field & Stream 2010 Best of the Best Award in the shotgun ammunition category. These new loads debuted this spring and wreaked havoc on snow geese. Other Federal Premium® products Prairie Storm™ pheasant loads, safari options Trophy Bonded® Bear Claw® and sister-company CCI® .22 LR Short Range Green also received "test standout" recognition.
Advanced performance, value
The Field and Stream staff was again impressed by a Federal Premium shotshell featuring the rear-braking FLITECONTROL wad. This delivery system releases its payload in a controlled manner-putting more pellets on target and hitting birds harder. Mag-Shok HEAVYWEIGHT turkey loads were bestowed with an award in 2009 and also use this revolutionary wad.
According to F&S this year's award winners were judged on the significance of the innovation, the quality of the design and the value brought to hunters. Shotgun Editor Phil Bourjaily commented that "the loads shot 80 percent patterns at 40 yards from a Modified choke."
"We're thrilled to receive this great recognition," said Rick Stoeckel, Federal Premium Brand Director. "We work hard to introduce advanced products that really make a difference for hunters and shooters. We're honored that Field & Stream chose us out of all the other high-quality options."
Built for Speed
Black Cloud Snow Goose loads give hunters an impressive muzzle velocity of 1635 feet per second-but the 1-1/8 oz payload keeps recoil manageable. This speed just adds to the already lethal combination of Premium steel (60%) and FLITESTOPPER Steel (40%) shot that has made Black Cloud the most advanced steel waterfowl option available. The FS Steel pellets feature a distinct edge that allows them to fill out patterns and cut and tear on impact; reducing cripples.
Federal's unique FLITECONTROL wad again delivers this payload in uniform patterns with edge-to-edge consistency. Black Cloud's even patterns lead to more ducks and geese in the bag at the end of the day.
These loads are the latest Federal Premium shotshells to utilize the FLITECONTROL wad. Turkey, deer, duck, goose, pheasant and predator hunters can take advantage of this delivery system for more pellets on target. Each offering features a specially designed wad and is combined with different types of shot to give the best performance for the task at hand. See all the options and Federal's entire lineup at www.federalpremium.com .
About Federal® Cartridge Company
Headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, Federal Cartridge Company has been providing hunters and shooters with high-quality rimfire, centerfire and shotshell ammunition since 1922. It pioneered the Premium category of ammunition and is part of the world's leading ammunition manufacturer, ATK Security and Sporting. For more information on Federal, visit www.federalpremium.com .
About ATK Security and Sporting
ATK Security and Sporting, headquartered in Anoka, MN, is a leading technology developer and supplier of ammunition for law enforcement, military and sporting applications; a manufacturer of optics, reloading gear and sport shooting accessories; and a leading producer of tactical accessories. The company serves sport shooting enthusiasts, law enforcement professionals, military and tactical markets worldwide. The group's products include some of the most widely known and respected brands in the industry, including Federal Premium, CCI, Speer, RCBS, Alliant Powder, Champion, Weaver, Eagle Industries, and BLACKHAWK!.www.atk.com.
About ATK
ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with more than 18,000 employees in 24 states, Puerto Rico and internationally, and revenues in excess of $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com .
