Federal Ammunition's HammerDown is the only hunting ammo truly optimized for lever-action rifles. (Photo courtesy of Federal Ammunition)
February 07, 2022
By Game & Fish Staff
Federal Ammunition has expanded its HammerDown hunting cartridges lineup with the addition of three new loads. From Federal Ammunition:
Federal Ammunition is proud to announce three new loads in the industry's only ammunition product line truly designed for optimal cycling and overall performance from the time-tested, lever-action rifle platform. Federal successfully launched Its HammerDown line in 2020, and now the company is expanding that product line's options to include the .45 Colt, .35 Remington and .444 Marlin cartridges.
"Our goal for HammerDown was to deliver enhanced performance in any lever-action rifle. HammerDown provides the velocity and terminal performance required to be an effective and ethical hunting around for big game," said Federal Ammunition Centerfire Rifle Product Manager Eric Miller. "With the addition of the .45 Colt, .35 Remington and .444 Marlin options to our lineup, that performance is now available to a broader audience of hunters and shooters."
The velocities of all-new HammerDown offerings are customized to produce superior ballistics and terminal performance through lever-action barrel lengths. The construction of the molecularly bonded soft point bullets has also been adjusted for the best accuracy and expansion at those velocities. The geometry of each round's case, bullet and cartridge ensures flawless cycling through tubular magazine and typical lever-action feeding systems. HammerDown is now offered in .45 Colt, .35 Remington and .444 Marlin in addition to the original loadings of .30-30 Win., .357 Magnum, .327 Federal and .44 Rem. Magnum.
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"One of the enhanced design features found in all HammerDown ammo is that we chamfered the front face of the case rim on all the nickel-plated cases. This removes any sharp edges to increase reliability of feeding," continued Miller. "This feature essentially improves cycling in all lever-action feeding systems, such as side-gate loading and tubular magazines."
Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit FederalPremium.com .
Source: Vista Outdoor news release
