transparent News Releases

Refine your search by choosing a brand and a year then press the view button.

Choose a Brand   

Choose a Year  

Download: PDF, WORD


Gould Brothers Break World Record

Federal Ammunition
Click image to enlarge and download.

ANOKA, Minnesota - May 27, 2021 - There is a new distance record for breaking a clay target with a shotgun load following an epic day at a rural Minnesota farm. Federal Ammunition sponsored shooters Steve and Aaron Gould, who make up the popular Gould Brothers exhibition team, broke their own record not once but twice outside Osakis, Minnesota on a cold and windy day this spring.

“We are always trying to push the limits of what is possible, and we knew that Federal’s TSS would be the round to make it possible to break a clay pigeon at further distances than we had in the past,” exclaimed Steve Gould.

The previous record was 160 yards set several years back by the duo of brothers. Now with Federal, and having the world’s leading shotshell manufacturer backing them, a new record was ready to be set. The Gould Brothers teamed up with Federal’s Adam Moser, lead shotshell engineer, to better understand the capabilities of Heavyweight TSS in both 7 and 9 shot sizes at extreme ranges.

“The #7 TSS has a significant advantage at 170 yards over the #5 lead at 160 yards. Three times the pellet energy and 100+ more pellets in the payload,” stated Moser, when explaining the differences between Heavyweight TSS and the previously lead load used to set the record.

Having that knowledge, Steve and Aaron Gould attempted the 170-yard shot and Aaron was able to break the record only to be bested minutes later by brother Steve who successfully broke a clay target with Heavyweight TSS #7 at 180 yards!

"We knew we could break the record; we just didn’t know by how much. To pull the trigger of a shotgun and see a clay break at 180 yards, that is pretty cool," stated Aaron Gould.

“Pulling off incredible shots requires the best performing ammunition and what an exciting accomplishment to witness with one of our category leading products,” stated Jason Nash, Federal’s Vice President of Marketing. “What is even more amazing, is the technology they used to capture the historic event, so fans of the Gould Brothers, Federal, and shooting in general can watch history play out.”

Watch the World Record Clay Shot:
https://youtu.be/4GoRaTqmnSA

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 www.federalpremium.com.


 

2021 News Releases

What’s in a Bird Dog on “It’s Federal Season” Podcast


Holly Collects More Top Gas Gun Hardware


Federal Announces Monthly Subscription Service for Online Ammunition Purchases


Team Federal Shines at the 2021 Fort Benning Multigun Challenge


The One and Only Buckmaster on the “It’s Federal Season” Podcast


DeTavernier Recognized for Outstanding Season


Buck Holly Finishes Season Strong at the 2021 Precision Rifle Series Finale


Federal Premium Personal Defense Punch 22 LR Wins the Best Ammunition Caliber Award for 2021 by NASGW-POMA


Federal Announces Select Outfitter Program to Highlight the Nation’s Top Hunting Destinations


Team Federal Shooters Finished on Top at the ISSF President’s Cup


Federal Ammunition Proudly Sponsored the 2021 USPSA HiCap National Championships


3-Time Olympic Champ Vincent Hancock on the “It’s Federal Season” Podcast


Team Federal Finished Strong at the 2021 USPSA Walther Arms Area 4 Championship


Team Federal Finished Strong at the 2021 Microtech Pro-Am 3-Gun Championship


Gone Fishin’ on the “It’s Federal Season” Podcast


Team Federal Shooter Derrick Mein Wins USA Shooting Trap National Championship


Federal Announces Primed Nutrition for Hunters and Shooters


Buck Holly Takes Top Gas Gun Category at the 3rd Annual Federal Gold Medal PRS Match


NRA American Rifleman Magazine Honored Federal Premium Terminal Ascent with Its “2021 Ammunition Product of the Year” Golden Bullseye Award


NRA American Hunter Magazine Presented Federal Premium Firestick with a 2021 Golden Bullseye Award


Federal Ammunition Shooters Shine at the Grand American


Mein Victorious at Federal HOA Minnesota State Sporting Clays Championship


Mein Victorious at Federal HOA Minnesota State Sporting Clays Championship


Olympic Excellence on the “It’s Federal Season” Podcast


Federal Ammunition Announces Its New “High Over All” Shotshell Product Line for Competitive Shooters


It’s Never Too Late on the “It’s Federal Season” Podcast


Federal Congratulates Olympic Medalists


Outdoor Enthusiast Remi Warren on “It’s Federal Season” Podcast


Team Federal Shoots Big at 2021 US Open Skeet Championship


Competitive Sporting Clays Shooter Derrick Mein Wins Kansas State Championship


Hopes and Expectations are High for USA Shooting Shotgun Teams


Federal Ammunition to Exhibit New Waterfowl Products at 2021 Ducks Unlimited Expo


Federal Ammunition Awarded 3-Year Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium Contract


Federal Ammunition Awarded 3-Year Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium Contract


Grant Kunkel Sweeps Area 5 Steel Challenge with Six First Place Trophies


Pandemic Delay Provides Extra Practice Time for USA Shooting Shotgun Teams


Federal Sponsors MLF’s Pro Circuit Stop 5 at the Potomac River


Shooting for Glory Part #2 on “It’s Federal Season” Podcast


Team Federal Shooters Finished on Top at Trapshooting Championships


Team Federal’s Tim Herron Having Successful Season, Wins Major USPSA Match


Federal Sponsored Shooter Tucker Schmidt Wins Two Titles at the 2021 Pigg River Precision PRS Match


Julie Golob Makes Her Triumphant Return to Competitive Shooting


Federal Sponsored Shooter Mike Rogan Takes Trophy at Parma PRS Qualifier


Buck Holly Tops Gas Gun Category in Federal King of Coal Canyon PRS Match


Gould Brothers Break World Record


Federal Ships Shotshell Ammunition to Help U.S.A. Compete For Gold


Shooting for Glory on “It’s Federal Season” Podcast


Federal Sponsored Athletes Lead USA to Gold & Bronze in Skeet Mixed Team at ISSF World Cup


Competition Shooter and Federal Ammunition Employee Casey Reed Finishes Strong at the USPSA National Championship


Smith Wins Gold, Hancock Claims Silver at ISSF World Cup


Froelich Finishes First at Texas 3-Gun Championship


World Champion Sporting Clays Shooter Gregg Wolf Joins Team Federal


“It’s Federal Season” Joins the Talk North Podcast Network


TV’s Power Couple Crushing It on “It’s Federal Season” Podcast


Federal Ammunition Introduces New 22 LR Punch Personal Defense


Team Federal Shines at Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun Match


Federal Recognizes Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters with President’s Award


Federal Congratulates Sponsored Shooters on Their Wins at the 2021 Florida State Shoot


Federal Wins Best Shotshells Award From Both Shooting Sports Retailer and Tactical Retailer Magazines


Getting Packed Up on “It’s Federal Season” Podcast


Federal Sponsored Shooters Dominate the 2021 Triple J Classic


Federal Recognized as Today’s Top Rifle and Handgun Ammunition Brand


Federal Sponsored Shooters Shine at Spring Grand


Ammunition Shortage Discussion on “It’s Federal Season” Podcast


Federal Sponsored Shooter Derrick Mein Dominates the Caribbean Cup


Ballistic’s Best Magazine Recognized Federal Premium’s Force X2 and Practice & Defend Ammunition with Editor’s Selects Awards


Federal Ammunition’s Support of Injured Veterans Approaches $250,000


Federal Awarded 5.56mm NATO Service and Training Ammunition Contract for the DOJ, FBI


50 Years of Protecting Hunting Rights on “It’s Federal Season” Podcast


Federal Announces New Handgun Ammunition for 2021


On Target Magazine Honors Federal Premium HammerDown with Editors’ Choice Award


Federal Wins Predator Xtreme 2021 Gold Award for Best Shotshells


Shotgun Shooters on Team Federal Enjoyed Another Great Year of Success and Look Forward to 2021


transparent