When I was a young man, in Texas, my first use of Federal was their "Red Box" 30-06 loaded with an advertised "Sierra 165 SBT". Awesome on deer/hogs. When they went to the Blue Box, I used them in the 150. I have used the Blue Box in 300WM with an advertised "Sierra 150PH" back in the '90s. Accurate and acted like a Partition! I have used Blue Box in 30-30, 243, 270, 7mm RM and 25-06 too. I also "suspected" they used the Speer Hot Cor, especially in the early days. I have used Federal Brass alot, but I still feel it is a bit "soft" for my use. I run everything pretty Hot though. Federal Premium ammo has always been a favorite me, always worth trying in a new rifle. Like anything else, some rifles are just fickle and stubborn, kind of like I remember my Red Headed girl cousins!
Last edited by Jim_Knight; 02/12/24.
