It's widely known: even small obstacles can massively change the trajectory, stability and effect of bullets – with sometimes dramatic consequences. We carried out a practical test: how bullets react to wheat, spruce, corn and blackthorn. One lead-free and one leaded bullet each from Nosler (leaded Whitetail Country and lead-free E-Tip) were used.
Purpose-built for the waterfowl season, the load delivers 34 g of #2, #3, or #4 steel shot at 1,550 fps – equal to more than 472 m/s. This results in superior downrange energy and clean, ethical kills.
Fiocchi of America reintroduces the Texas White Wing 12 ga shotshell, designed for dedicated dove hunters. The iconic load is now available in a convenient bulk 4-box field carton, easy to carry on the field.
With no fewer than five hunting cartridge lines, GECO offers a versatile quintet of ammunition to choose from that covers all common applications on the hunting ground. These "Fab 5" are the GECO Express, Softpoint and Plus cartridges, each with lead bullets, as well as the lead-free alternatives GECO Star and GECO Zero. We will show you the differences and the criteria you can use to select your …
A precision-engineered monolithic all-copper hollow point (CHP) bullet is the key feature of the new Fiocchi's centerfire rifle hunting cartridges, together with an affordable price point. Several popular hunting calibers are available.
Rottweil expands its Game Edition range with four new loads in 20/70 and one new load in 12/70. Each cartridge features muzzle velocities and shot loadings tailored for a certain species of game to “guarantee the best possible success” in hunting. They include duck, pigeon, pheasant and woodcock, respectively.
Baschieri & Pellagri never forgot the 16 gauge, firmly believing in its comeback among hunters. The range of dedicated cartridges is therefore the most varied and complete on the market, including classic, short range, slug and semi-magnum loads dedicated to any type of wild game and hunting styles. Let's take a look at the available cartridges.
The long-established ammunition brand Norma from the far north started the year 2019 with an extensive update of its advertising presence featuring a new logo design. To this end, the Swedes presented a further development of their product catalog. The most exciting product among them is probably the new Bondstrike Extreme bullet, which offers world-class outstanding performance values, especially …
"Full performance from short barrels": with this claim the ammo manufacturer RWS advertises its brand new cartridge. But does the Short Rifle ammunition keep what it promises on paper? And what advantages does it offer? We took a closer look at the rifle cartridges in our exclusive video and introduced their features. Currently 5 calibers with different bullet options are available – classic and …
IWA 2019 / New from Baschieri & Pellagri: the Italian ammunition company extends its Big Game line, presenting three new buckshot loads to the European public. Dedicated to ungulate hunting and loaded with large pellets ranging in diameter from 8.6 mm to 9.1 mm, they feature high velocity and great penetration power.
IWA 2019 / New from RWS: due to the high demand for Short Rifle ammunition, the series will be upgraded with 6 new loads. The Speed Tip Professional bullet is now also available in 3 other calibers and the Target Elite Plus cartridges are offered in new calibers and loads. Find out here what’s right for you!
IWA 2019 / New from Norma: the Bondstrike extreme rifle cartridge, .17 HMR V-MAX and .22 WMR JHP rimfire cartridges as well as a sharper brand image with a new logo design. The Swedish premium manufacturer Norma updates its advertising presence and shows an innovative and sophisticated product range. The most exciting product is likely to be the new Bondstrike Extreme bullet, which has a ballistic …
SHOT Show 2019 / New from Winchester: .350 Legend. The new nostalgic-looking, straight-wall – i.e. non-bottlenecked – cartridge should be a viable alternative for hunters in some US states where modern bottleneck cartridges are not allowed. But did we really need it? Time will tell.
On our first hunting trips we tested a product coming from Baschieri & Pellagri’s tradition and renewed research, the historic F2 Super Flash cartridge.
The Swedish company Norma Precision, which has been producing small arms ammunition in the Amotfors factory for over a century, today is on the market with the new Strike line in the versions ECO and TIP.
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.
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.
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.
Baschieri & Pellagri has produced a specific cartridge, the Mygra Beccaccia, with all the technical characteristics required for hunting woodcock, game that represents the epitome of hunting passion.
With the Aquila series, Conotech offers a thermal imaging hand-held device with genuine one-hand operation. It is available in four different equipment variants. With the Aquila PRO 650LIIR, we were able to subject the flagship of this model series with integrated laser rangefinder to a practical test. Find out how the monocular performs in this test report!
Read now
This advertising is hidden because a third party (Revive AdServer) could potentially collect personal data.Show once.Show advertising permanently.Revoke consent
HIKMicro introduces the new Lynx 3.0 series of thermal imaging monoculars, available in six models with focal lengths ranging from 9.7 mm to 35 mm and three VOx FPA sensor types. All models in the Lynx 3.0 line combine compactness, versatility, and lightness. This series represents the Asian manufacturer’s entry-level range, designed to introduce hunters and enthusiasts to the HIKMicro world of …
With the introduction of the Diamond-Like-Carbon A+ coating (DLC A+), Blaser is now relying on a pioneering surface technology for the benefit of its customers, which protects gun parts from mechanical and weather-related influences better than before. We tell you what this technology is all about, how it works and where it is already being used at Blaser.
In sport shooting as well as in hunting practice, the follow-through – i.e. consciously maintaining your position after the shot has been fired –plays an important role. Many shooters neglect this aspect, which is of course reflected in the accuracy and consistency of hit placement. In a training scenario, we explain how you can recognise and fix typical errors during this phase, which is part of …
We field tested the performance of the Nocpix Ace S50R thermal imaging riflescope during a nocturnal boar hunt. A special night worthy of the best conclusion with a wild boar kill, which we tell you about.
Optics specialist Minox has introduced a new 20-60x80 ED spotting scope with matching aluminum-carbon tripod. It not only offers hunters the opportunity to observe details at long distances, but also helps birdwatchers to accurately identify species. We have taken a closer look at the equipment and features of the spotting scope and tripod combination for you.
With the MATE Lite, MATE H38R, MATE H50R and MATE ULTRA, Nocpix is introducing four new thermal imaging clip-ons. The MATE series not only aims to set new standards, but also comes with some innovative features. We have taken a closer look at the new lineup and present it and its features.
Read now
This advertising is hidden because a third party (Revive AdServer) could potentially collect personal data.Show once.Show advertising permanently.Revoke consent
This video has been hidden because of an external service (YouTube) that could potentially collect personal data.Allow video services for the duration of the visitAllow video servicesStop allowing video services
This advertising is hidden because a third party (Revive AdServer) could potentially collect personal data.Show once.Show advertising permanently.Revoke consent
