Hello guys I went to one of the largest gun stores in pa today and they had several venders there. I noticed a federal booth that had all the shells on display with several reps there . I got to talking to them and they were super nice!!!!! By the way. I brought up the rumor and the lead rep stated that they sell the hw like crazy!!! And will sell the no 7 but stated that the 7 shot is all they are going to produce anymore . I just wanted to let you guys know. On a side note came home with a new bps nwtf 10 gauge and a tikka lh 3006!!!!