Lever Guns, Ammo Innovations & Suppressed Hunting

In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, we bring you exclusive insights from LeverFest, a special media event celebrating the red-hot lever-action rifle market. Host Ryan Gresham is joined by JJ Reich of Federal Premium Ammunition to explore groundbreaking ammo innovations and deep-dive into topics every firearms enthusiast will love.

Key Topics Covered:
Lever-action rifle calibers: .45-70 Gov’t, .44 Magnum, .45 Colt, .357 Magnum
New HammerDown ammo optimized for lever guns
Self-defense ammo insights: .22 LR Punch, .327 Federal Magnum, Hydra-Shok Deep
Introduction of 7mm Backcountry: high-pressure cartridge made for suppressor use
Subsonic rounds and suppressed hunting advantages
Discussion on future trends: .32 caliber resurgence, revolver and suppressor fest ideas
Shotgun ammo updates: paper hull nostalgia & sporting clays innovation

Gear & Ammo Mentioned:
Federal Premium: HammerDown, Hydra-Shok Deep, .22 LR Punch, Fusion, Terminal Ascent
Vortex Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Red Dot
Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series
Ruger RXM
Savage Revel .22
Range Ready Training facility overview

Don’t Miss This If You’re Into:
Lever guns and legacy firearms
Ballistics, cartridge design, and hunting ammo
Suppressors and tactical firearm setups
New ammo tech and bullet bonding processes
Real talk from industry insiders and gear nerds

Learn more at: federalpremium.com

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This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Smith & Wesson, Range Ready Studios, Ruger, and Vortex Optics.

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