Hunting ammo: New products, tests, experience reports

The Winchester Repeating Arms Company hasn't just been producing classic rifles for almost 200 years. It's also responsible for some of the world's most iconic ammunition, introduced some 65 years ago.

Following a series of extremely clear and exact steps at Baschieri & Pellagri, Gianluca Garolini presents the new range of powders suitable for both long and small rifled guns that we were lucky enough to test on the firing range.

Lead-free ammo is compulsory in some hunting grounds. But what cartridge should you use? One hunter was faced with this challenge and tested the GECO ZERO .30-06 caliber. 

IWA 2017 / New from RWS: hunting ammo in new caliber 10.3 × 68 Magnum and a caliber extension of RWS Speed Tip Professional bullet. We tested the new products also at International RWS Shooting Day.

Hunters are given practical shell holders ‘out-of-the-box’ when they buy hunting ammunition by Norma. The five-round modules keep the ammo safely and firmly tucked away. The rounds are easy to extract from the packaging for use in hunting situations. What’s more, the holders are made of eco-friendly materials. 

SHOT Show 2017/ Baschieri & Pellagri USA debuts at the SHOT Show with cartridges for target shooting and waterfowling.

SHOT Show 2017 / New from UMAREX: the ammunition line ARX. UMAREX USA used the US weapons expo to present innovative ammunition in a variety of calibers for muzzleloaders. The polymer/copper blend is enclosed in a plastic sabot that guides the bullet through the barrel.

We tested two 12-gauge cartridges from the new Baschieri Mythos line loaded with MG2 powder for non-migratory game hunting; the 38-gram High Velocity and the 37-gram Fiber.

Since it's introduction, the High-Flyer range of smoothbore 

hunting ammunition from ELEY has become the most comprehensive range of shot shell loads, suitable for almost all types of shotguns. We had a look at it

In the Fiocchi Excellence line dedicated to the finest game, there had to be a specific cartridge for hunting woodcock, one of the most-coveted prizes sought by hunters and their gun dogs.

Norma ammunition is ideal for hunting tough, big game thanks to the specific penetrating power of the Oryx bullet. Norma Oryx is a deformation bullet, designed for maximum impact. It is also available in many other hunting calibers. We had a look at the .30-06 caliber loading

Specifically designed for wild boar hunting in all hunting territories, the Fiocchi N-EX-S cartridges with expansive steel slug offer outstanding accuracy and stopping power.

October, it’s that magic time again for wood pigeon hunters. Baschieri & Pellagri dedicates a classic in its Mygra line to this splendid game; the newly redesigned Colombaccio 36 gram cartridge.

The RWS Special Edition offers an exclusive, limited edition product with a WOW effect. Genuine gold-plated, RWS H-jacket projectiles with black-ruthenium-plated cases and personalized engravings make this Special Edition a truly unique product.

Pheasant is one of the undisputed stars of the beginning of the hunting season for hunter and dog alike, which is reflected in Fiocchi's dedicated cartridge from its new Excellence range.