Federal Premium Ammunition sends word they've released a new style of ammunition to their lineup: it Hunter Match 22LR. It's a nickel plated, hollow-point .22 long rifle lead bullet they describe as “…tuned for optimum penetration and expansion out to 100 yards.”
Here's what they tell us about it.
Serious small game and varmint hunters demand more than standard performance from their rimfire loads. New Hunter Match™ 22 Long Rifle raises the bar, providing true long-range accuracy and terminal performance. The hollow-point lead bullet has been tuned for optimum penetration and expansion out to 100 yards, and its high-velocity loading provides the flat trajectories and energy to take down any target. Its nickel-plated case ensure flawless extraction and inhibits corrosion.
Features & Benefits
22 LR long-range hunting load for small game and varmints
Hollow point lead bullet tuned for optimum penetration and expansion out to 100 yards
Loaded to high-velocity match-grade accuracy specification
Nickel-plated case for reliable extraction and corrosion protection
You can find Federal Premium Ammunition online here. Other new products can be found here, and they provide some great educational resources here. Follow 'em on Instagram (@federalpremium) or find 'em on Facebook.
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