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ammunition: EU: the REACH Committee has decided on the lead ban.  "Hunters' fundamental legal rights have been breached”

ammunitionEU: the REACH Committee has decided on the lead ban.  "Hunters' fundamental legal rights have been breached”

The REACH Committee ("Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of Chemicals") has decided the lead gunshot ban in a textually unchanged form. This means that in the European Union the already existing regulations for bodies of water will be extended to include wetlands, and by definition even temporary puddles will become “wetlands”. The transition period is 2 years. "The European …

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ammunition: Shell Shock Technologies NAS3 composite shell cases

ammunitionShell Shock Technologies NAS3 composite shell cases

A first important victory for an IPSC shooter using the NAS3 composite shells produced by the US company Shell Shock Technologies. Featuring an aircraft-grade aluminum base and a nickel alloy body, they offer far superior performance compared to traditional brass shells. Let's see them in more detail.

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law: 15.07.2020 Deadline: Ban on lead in ammunition postponed at EU level. The voting procedure was "ended without result" and postponed to September

law15.07.2020 Deadline: Ban on lead in ammunition postponed at EU level. The voting procedure was "ended without result" and postponed to September

+++ July 15, 2020 Update  +++ The Czech Republic resisted the ECHA's written online voting procedure – which we also consider highly undemocratic – and the overly broad and generic definition of wetlands.

That was the point: on July 15, 2020, the end of lead shot – possibly not only for hunting in and around wetlands – could be decided at EU level. This means that the already existing regulations …

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hornady-ammunition: Brand new rifle caliber: 6 mm ARC, Hornady's Advanced Rifle Cartridge!

hornady-ammunitionBrand new rifle caliber: 6 mm ARC, Hornady's Advanced Rifle Cartridge!

With the 6 mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge (ARC) Hornady introduces a brand new and promising round for the AR-15 platform. Other companies such as Brownells, CMMG, Proof Research or San Tan Tactical are following suit and are already offering corresponding complete rifles, interchangeable barrel systems or barrels. A real innovation that you should take a look at.

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ammunition: Steinel Ammo, the return of the extinct cartridges: pistol and revolver ammo

ammunitionSteinel Ammo, the return of the extinct cartridges: pistol and revolver ammo

Some cartridges for service handguns are no longer available on the market and can only be handloaded. Luckily, the American Steinel Ammo company finally makes some "old glories" available as commercial reloading.

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rottweil-ammunition: Rottweil Competition Line 2020: new shot ammunition for sports shooters in the popular 20/70 gauge with lead and soft iron shot

rottweil-ammunitionRottweil Competition Line 2020: new shot ammunition for sports shooters in the popular 20/70 gauge with lead and soft iron shot

New for 2020: the 20 gauge for shotguns is becoming increasingly popular. Both sports shooters and hunters increasingly prefer shotguns with low recoil. Rottweil is responding to demand and is adding two new shot shells in 20/70 to its Competition Line range: the Special Trap 24 version with lead shot and the Steel Trap 24 HV with soft iron shot. The ammunition was developed in cooperation with …

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Geco: GECO Action Extreme in .380 ACP (9mm Browning Short) – Ammunition with high target ballistic performance

GecoGECO Action Extreme in .380 ACP (9mm Browning Short) – Ammunition with high target ballistic performance

New for 2020: GECO has announced the extension of its Action Extreme line. After introducing the GECO 9mm Luger, 7-g Action Extreme in 2019, GECO is expanding the line in 2020 with the .350 ACP (9mm Browning Short). The bullet weight is 5.5 g. The new cartridge also meets the requirements and standards expected from modern ammunition for hunting and concealed carry: excellent expansion, deep …

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eley: Eley enters the large caliber business with the .38 Super Comp

eleyEley enters the large caliber business with the .38 Super Comp

New for 2020: The UK ammunition manufacturer Eley, steeped in tradition, is famous worldwide for high-quality rimfire small caliber ammunition, with which countless Olympic medals and world championship titles have been won and records set. Now the British company introduces large caliber centerfire pistol ammunition for the first time in the form of the .38 Super Comp Major.

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rws-ammunition: With the Competition and the Special Match, RWS introduces two new cartridges for biathlon in .22 LR caliber

rws-ammunitionWith the Competition and the Special Match, RWS introduces two new cartridges for biathlon in .22 LR caliber

New for 2020: The biathlon sport enjoys great popularity in many countries. In the winter season, it fascinates spectators not only in front of the TV, but on the ski run too. Because of the sport's versatility, athletes depend on the best possible equipment in order to achieve their top performances. RWS now offers two new sport rimfire cartridges that set new standards in accuracy.

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law: Ban of lead in ammunition – here is the position of ISSF: "Rimfire ammunition is a special case where replacement of lead is practically impossible"

lawBan of lead in ammunition – here is the position of ISSF: "Rimfire ammunition is a special case where replacement of lead is practically impossible"

The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) is the sole controlling body in the Olympic Movement administering shooting sports at world level encompassing its member-organizations, that administer shooting sports on the national level. ISSF is formally recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). What has ISSF to tell us about lead in ammunition as reaction on ECHA’s call of …

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lyman-products: Sophisticated technology for reloading: the Lyman Products Mark 7 Evolution loading press

lyman-productsSophisticated technology for reloading: the Lyman Products Mark 7 Evolution loading press

SHOT Show 2020 / New from Lyman: Mark 7 Evolution loading press. The fact that Lyman acquired Mark 7 Reloading surely caused a sensation in reloaders' world. The latter company was best known for offering clever high-tech auxiliary equipment for the large Dillon XL 650, 1050, and Super 1050 progressive presses, turning these presses into fully automated ammo factories able to produce up to 3,500 …

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Sellier & Bellot: Sellier & Bellot ammunition - what’s important to know about the brand and their products

Sellier & BellotSellier & Bellot ammunition - what’s important to know about the brand and their products

Sellier & Bellot, founded in 1825, is one of the world’s oldest ammunition manufacturers in the shooting and defence industry and ranks among the most important engineering companies in Czech Republic. Advanced technology throughout all operations guarantees the quality of a wide product portfolio, which includes production of hunting and sporting ammunition for pistols, revolvers, rifles, …

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sig-sauer: New 300BLK FMJ Rifle Ammunition from SIG Sauer

sig-sauerNew 300BLK FMJ Rifle Ammunition from SIG Sauer

SIG adds a 125-gr 300BLK cartridge to its Elite Performance line of full metal jacket (FMJ) rifle ammunition. Designed for training, the new cartridges are cost-efficient and high-quality, ensuring “consistent bullet weight retention with minimal velocity variations”. They are manufactured in the USA.

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aimpoint: Aimpoint ACRO P1, a rugged enclosed red dot system

aimpointAimpoint ACRO P1, a rugged enclosed red dot system

Designed to be mounted on guns and weapon platforms where ruggedness is required beyond what is offered by open reflex optics, the ACRO P1 from the Swedish Aimpoint company makes robustness one of its strong points. We will soon test it on an equally interesting 9mm semi-automatic carbine.

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