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+++ 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 …

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.

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.

Steinel Ammunition is a dynamic US company that combines the manufacturing of modern ammunition in special calibers such as the .450 Bushmaster or .458 SOCOM, with a line of rifle and handgun cartridges now considered obsolete. in this first overview we take a look at the cartridges for long guns.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

New for 2020: GECO announces the introduction of a new line for sport shooters with high ammunition consumption. GECO DTX will now offer new, cheaper FMJ loads for handguns and rifles. The latest GECO DTX line should be especially popular among sport shooters. Read on to learn about this ammunition and its cost.

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 …

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 …

SHOT Show 2020 / New from Sellier & Bellot: eXergy Blue ammo. The Czech company presents the new line of eXergy Blue ammunition available in numerous rifle calibers. Their distinctive feature is that they are fully lead-free with a new solid copper bullet.

SHOT Show 2020 / New from Fiocchi: Blue Guardian ammo. In Las Vegas the Italian company is showcasing a new ammunition series called "Blue Guardian" and intended for training and use by law enforcement professionals and special forces. Blue Guardian cartridges are totally lead-free …

SHOT Show 2020 / Hornady , a US family business based in Grand Island, Nebraska, is definitely one of the most innovative manufacturers of ammunition …

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, …

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.