Federal Gold Medal 711B: Match Ammo... or Just Marketing?

Federal Gold Medal 711B .22LR carries a name that suggests match-grade performance—but does it actually deliver? In this test, I put two different lots (C25FA08 and C26FA08) through both a CZ457 and a Ruger 10/22 to see how they really perform. This review covers real-world accuracy, velocity, and consistency testing to see where this ammo actually fits. The results showed clear differences between lots—affecting not just speed, but performance on target as well. If you’re expecting true match-grade consistency, this is a test you’ll want to see. Every round is tested using the same process to give consistent, repeatable results you can trust. Have you tested different lots of this ammo? Let me know what you’ve seen. And drop a comment with what you want to see tested next. Why This Channel Exists? I test rimfire ammo so you don’t waste time or money on rounds that won’t perform. If you like data-driven rimfire content, follow along for more “Is It Any Good?” reviews. Chapters: 0:00 What We’re Testing 0:09 Lot Testing Through KIDD Barrel 10/22 3:24 CZ457 Lot Accuracy & Velocity 6:39 TX22 Pistol Performance 7:33 Do they meet the 1080fps rating? 9:12 Do Lot's Perform Differently? 11:09 Does Lot Testing Make A Difference? Tags federal gold medal 711b federal gold medal 22lr 22lr ammo test 22lr accuracy test rimfire ammo review 22lr vs cci standard cz457 accuracy test ruger 10/22 accuracy 22lr match ammo rimfire precision ammo testing 22lr velocity test standard velocity 22lr 22lr Cz457 ruger1022 TX22