Lever Guns, Ammo Innovations & Suppressed Hunting | Gun Talk Nation

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