{"product_id":"federal-gm40ap1-gold-medal-full-metal-jacket-180-grain-40-s-w-950-fps","title":"Federal GM40AP1 Gold Medal Full Metal Jacket 180 Grain .40 S\u0026W 950 fps","description":"     \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e     \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southerndefense.com\/federal\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0088FF;\"\u003eFederal\u003c\/a\u003e Gold Medal Action Pistol .40 S\u0026amp;W ammunition is designed specifically for competitive action shooting sports. This high-performance load features a 180-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) bullet traveling at 950 feet per second. The fully encapsulated FMJ bullet and Catalyst lead-free primer deliver cleaner shooting, while the premium components ensure match-grade accuracy and consistency. Loaded to meet power factor requirements for competition, this ammunition offers the reliability and performance needed to compete at the highest levels.\u003c\/p\u003e     \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/h2\u003e     \u003ctable id=\"specifications-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e         \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ff6600; color: white;\"\u003e             \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFederal\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCaliber\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/handgun-ammo\/.40-smith-wesson\/\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 136, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e.40 S\u0026amp;W\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBullet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e180 grain\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBullet Type\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Metal Jacket (FMJ)\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMuzzle Velocity\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e950 fps\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMuzzle Energy\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e361 ft-lbs\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRounds Per Box\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBoxes Per Case\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCasing Material\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBrass\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePrimer Type\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCatalyst lead-free\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCompetition\/Target Shooting\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e604544688115\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e                  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e             \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGM40AP1\u003c\/td\u003e         \u003c\/tr\u003e              \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e       \u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e         \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e         \u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #666;\"\u003eThe \u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eFederal .40 S\u0026amp;W Gold Medal Action Pistol 180gr FMJ Ammo\u003c\/span\u003e offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for competitive shooting. Here's a breakdown of its key features:\u003c\/p\u003e         \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e           \u003ctbody\u003e                            \u003ctr itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eBullet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180 grain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eOptimal weight for .40 S\u0026amp;W action pistol competitions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e               \u003c\/tr\u003e                            \u003ctr itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eBullet Type\u003c\/td\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Metal Jacket (FMJ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eFully encapsulated for cleaner shooting and consistent performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e               \u003c\/tr\u003e                            \u003ctr itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eMuzzle Velocity\u003c\/td\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e950 fps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eMeets power factor requirements for competitive shooting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e               \u003c\/tr\u003e                            \u003ctr itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003ePrimer\u003c\/td\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalyst lead-free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eProvides cleaner shooting and reliable ignition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e               \u003c\/tr\u003e                            \u003ctr itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCase Material\u003c\/td\u003e                 \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eHigh-quality brass cases for reliable feeding and extraction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e               \u003c\/tr\u003e                        \u003c\/tbody\u003e         \u003c\/table\u003e         \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eApplications \u0026amp; Use Cases:\u003c\/h2\u003e         \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e                        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive Action Shooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically designed for action pistol competitions, meeting power factor requirements while providing excellent accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e                        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for practice and training sessions to maintain consistency with competition ammunition\u003c\/li\u003e                        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for general target practice and improving marksmanship skills\u003c\/li\u003e                        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch Shooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for high-level match performance in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/guns\/handguns\/pistols\/\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 136, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e.40 S\u0026amp;W pistol\u003c\/a\u003e events\u003c\/li\u003e                        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #ff6600;\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefensive Training:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be used for defensive firearms training, offering similar characteristics to defensive loads\u003c\/li\u003e                    \u003c\/ul\u003e         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"manufacturer\" content=\"Federal Cartridge Co.\"\u003e         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"model\" content=\"Gold Medal Action Pistol\"\u003e       \u003c\/div\u003e     \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e         \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003ePros and Cons:\u003c\/h2\u003e         \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e             \u003cdiv style=\"width: calc(50% - 10px); min-width: 280px;\"\u003e                 \u003ch3 style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e                 \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e                                  \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eMatch-Grade Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed specifically for action shooting sports, offering superior accuracy and consistency.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003ePower Factor Compliant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loaded to meet power factor requirements for competitive shooting.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eCleaner Shooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a fully encapsulated FMJ bullet and Catalyst lead-free primer for reduced fouling.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilizes high-quality Federal brass and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southerndefense.com\/reloading\/primers\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0088FF;\"\u003ematch-grade primers\u003c\/a\u003e for reliable performance.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #4caf50; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eConsistent Velocity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 950 fps muzzle velocity ensures uniform ballistics for predictable shooting.             \u003c\/li\u003e                          \u003c\/ul\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003cdiv style=\"width: calc(50% - 10px); min-width: 280px;\"\u003e                 \u003ch3 style=\"color: #f44336;\"\u003eCons\u003c\/h3\u003e                 \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e                                  \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium match-grade ammunition typically comes at a higher cost than standard range ammo.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eLimited Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimized for competitive shooting, may be overkill for general range use or practice.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eRecoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 180gr bullet weight may produce more recoil than lighter loads in .40 S\u0026amp;W.             \u003c\/li\u003e                      \u003cli style=\"background-color: #ffebee; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; position: relative; padding-left: 35px;\"\u003e                 \u003cspan style=\"color: #f44336; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✘\u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialized competition ammunition may have limited stock compared to standard loads.             \u003c\/li\u003e                          \u003c\/ul\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e         \u003c\/div\u003e              \u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\"\u003e             \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Pros\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"item\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\"\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Match-Grade Accuracy: Designed specifically for action shooting sports, offering superior accuracy and consistency.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Power Factor Compliant: Loaded to meet power factor requirements for competitive shooting.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Cleaner Shooting: Features a fully encapsulated FMJ bullet and Catalyst lead-free primer for reduced fouling.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"4\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Premium Components: Utilizes high-quality Federal brass and match-grade primers for reliable performance.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"5\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Consistent Velocity: 950 fps muzzle velocity ensures uniform ballistics for predictable shooting.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                      \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Cons\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"item\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\"\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Price: Premium match-grade ammunition typically comes at a higher cost than standard range ammo.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Limited Application: Optimized for competitive shooting, may be overkill for general range use or practice.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Recoil: The 180gr bullet weight may produce more recoil than lighter loads in .40 S\u0026amp;W.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                          \u003cdiv itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"4\"\u003e                         \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Availability: Specialized competition ammunition may have limited stock compared to standard loads.\"\u003e                     \u003c\/div\u003e                                      \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e         \u003c\/div\u003e     \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e         \u003ch3 style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eAbout Federal:\u003c\/h3\u003e         \u003cp\u003eFederal Ammunition, founded in 1922, has been a leading innovator in the ammunition industry for over a century. Headquartered in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southerndefense.com\/laws\/minnesota\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0088FF;\"\u003eAnoka, Minnesota\u003c\/a\u003e, Federal has built its reputation on producing high-quality ammunition for sport shooting, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southerndefense.com\/guns\/rifles\/hunting\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0088FF;\"\u003ehunting\u003c\/a\u003e, and law enforcement. The company is known for its cutting-edge technology and rigorous quality control processes. Federal's commitment to innovation is evident in products like their Catalyst lead-free primers and their Gold Medal line, which is favored by competitive shooters worldwide. All Federal ammunition is manufactured in the United States, ensuring strict adherence to quality standards and supporting American jobs. Federal is also recognized for its conservation efforts, partnering with various wildlife organizations to promote responsible hunting and shooting practices.\u003c\/p\u003e     \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e         \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff6600; border-bottom: 2px solid #ff6600; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/h2\u003e         \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e                  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes Federal Gold Medal Action Pistol ammunition unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: Federal Gold Medal Action Pistol ammunition is specifically designed for action shooting sports. It offers improved accuracy and consistency compared to original Gold Medal loads, and is loaded to meet power-factor requirements for competitive shooting. The fully encapsulated FMJ bullet and Catalyst lead-free primer provide cleaner shooting, which is beneficial for high-volume competitive shooters.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the muzzle velocity of this .40 S\u0026amp;W ammunition?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: The Federal .40 S\u0026amp;W Gold Medal Action Pistol 180gr FMJ ammunition has a muzzle velocity of 950 feet per second (fps).\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many rounds are in each box of this ammunition?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: Each box of Federal .40 S\u0026amp;W Gold Medal Action Pistol ammunition contains 50 rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this ammunition suitable for self-defense?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: While this ammunition is high-quality and reliable, it is primarily designed for competitive shooting. For self-defense purposes, it's generally recommended to use hollow point ammunition rather than full metal jacket (FMJ) rounds. This FMJ ammunition is best suited for target practice, training, and competition use.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: What type of primer does this ammunition use?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: This Federal Gold Medal Action Pistol ammunition uses a Catalyst lead-free primer, which contributes to cleaner shooting and is environmentally friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 15px;\"\u003e                     \u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this ammunition reloadable?\u003c\/strong\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e                 \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e                     \u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the brass casings used in Federal Gold Medal ammunition are of high quality and suitable for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southerndefense.com\/reloading\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0088FF;\"\u003ereloading\u003c\/a\u003e. However, proper reloading practices should always be followed, and reloading should only be done by experienced individuals with the proper equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                  \u003c\/div\u003e         \u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e                  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"What makes Federal Gold Medal Action Pistol ammunition unique?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"Federal Gold Medal Action Pistol ammunition is specifically designed for action shooting sports. It offers improved accuracy and consistency compared to original Gold Medal loads, and is loaded to meet power-factor requirements for competitive shooting. The fully encapsulated FMJ bullet and Catalyst lead-free primer provide cleaner shooting, which is beneficial for high-volume competitive shooters.\"\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"What is the muzzle velocity of this .40 S\u0026amp;W ammunition?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"The Federal .40 S\u0026amp;W Gold Medal Action Pistol 180gr FMJ ammunition has a muzzle velocity of 950 feet per second (fps).\"\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"How many rounds are in each box of this ammunition?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"Each box of Federal .40 S\u0026amp;W Gold Medal Action Pistol ammunition contains 50 rounds.\"\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Is this ammunition suitable for self-defense?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"While this ammunition is high-quality and reliable, it is primarily designed for competitive shooting. For self-defense purposes, it's generally recommended to use hollow point ammunition rather than full metal jacket (FMJ) rounds. This FMJ ammunition is best suited for target practice, training, and competition use.\"\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"What type of primer does this ammunition use?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"This Federal Gold Medal Action Pistol ammunition uses a Catalyst lead-free primer, which contributes to cleaner shooting and is environmentally friendly.\"\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e                 \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Is this ammunition reloadable?\"\u003e                 \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e                     \u003cmeta itemprop=\"text\" content=\"Yes, the brass casings used in Federal Gold Medal ammunition are of high quality and suitable for reloading. However, proper reloading practices should always be followed, and reloading should only be done by experienced individuals with the proper equipment.\"\u003e                 \u003c\/div\u003e             \u003c\/div\u003e                  \u003c\/div\u003e     \u003c\/div\u003e     ","brand":"Black Basin","offers":[{"title":"50","offer_id":48338545180772,"sku":"604544688115-50","price":42.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250","offer_id":48509750935652,"sku":"604544688115-250","price":157.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":48509750902884,"sku":"604544688115-100","price":71.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500","offer_id":48338545213540,"sku":"604544688115-500","price":298.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000","offer_id":48338545246308,"sku":"604544688115-1000","price":603.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2000","offer_id":48509750968420,"sku":"604544688115-2000","price":1037.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6625\/6996\/files\/150610.jpg?v=1777468764","url":"https:\/\/blackbasin.com\/products\/federal-gm40ap1-gold-medal-full-metal-jacket-180-grain-40-s-w-950-fps","provider":"Black Basin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}