Modern high-performance shotguns for competition are uncompromisingly trimmed for the fastest function and reliability. Top shooters place similarly high demands on shotgun shells: that's why they choose GECO, because the range of choice and the quality are right. We introduce you to the individual cartridge types and gauges.
The Czech ammunition manufacturer Sellier & Bellot was founded in 1825 and is therefore celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. It has always been one of the most reliable ammo suppliers for the military, law enforcement and civilian markets on the international stage. There is a new logo and some other news to mark the anniversary.
The EU Commission has recently proposed a draft regulation on the use of lead ammunition providing for numerous exemptions for sporting ammunition for handguns and shotguns/rifles. But it is not enough, as the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) President Luciano Rossi exposes in a statement sent to the European Commission.
More than five years have passed since the European Commission required the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to draw up a proposal for a ban on lead in hunting and sporting ammunition and fishing weights. The EU Commission has now presented the much-discussed proposal to the REACH Committee, which is responsible for risk assessment, thus heralding the decisive phase in the EU legislative process. …
Dynamic sport shooting according to the rules of the IPSC world association – this passion unites the men and women who are part of the GECO IPSC team in 2025. It has become bigger and more international: we at all4shooters.com introduce you to the individual team members and reveal why they rely on GECO brand cartridges as well as their top guns for their competitions.
Enforce Tac 2023: The .300 AAC Blackout caliber (7.62 x 35 mm) is also becoming increasingly popular with German security agencies, such as the police in Schleswig-Holstein, and every well-known LE supplier, such as FN or Heckler & Koch, carries corresponding weapons in its catalog. The well-known US ammunition manufacturer Hornady is now expanding its offer with two more interesting loadings.
In this part 2, wet cleaning methods come into play. Read and see what ultrasonic, drums with steel pins in cleaning fluid or your mom's washing machine can do in our practical test.
Ground walnut shells and corn cob, ultrasonic baths and small stainless steel pins. You can read and discover here, in the first part, which brass cases cleaning methods or media, wet or dry, have which advantages and disadvantages.
We had already anticipated some rumors, now comes the official confirmation: the Charme III fund has actually acquired 60% - that is to say the majority shareholding - of the Italian ammunition Company, in partnership with the Fiocchi family, which reinvests up to 40%.+++ UPDATE November 24, 2022 +++ Praga-based Czechoslovak Group (CSG) announced the acquisition of 70 percent stake in Fiocchi …
Born in Eberbach am Neckar, Germany, revolver shooter Sascha Back (50) is known far beyond the borders of Germany for his shooting skills with the revolver. In the meantime, he also competes with the pistol and semi-automatic sporting rifle in international IPSC competitions. His motto: the essential thing is dynamic, and the essential thing is that ammunition and equipment fit. A portrait.
The 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge is designed to fit the niche between previous Hornady's 6.5 PRC and 300 PRC cartridges. Also new, the Precision Lab Scale and Dual-Lid Lock Box. Hornady's subsonic SUB-X bullets are now offered in four new calibers too.
Due to the current escalation of events taking place in Ukraine, EU Member States are facing a sudden surge in demand for small arms ammunition. The European Chemicals Agency's Restriction Proposal concerning the near total ban of lead in ammunition, if adopted in the way currently proposed, will compromise the EU's security and defence sector. That’s why a moratorium is needed in order to avoid …
Some developments besides the .223 Remington have expanded the ballistic spectrum of AR-15 platforms – in rather small ways. Read on to discover why the 6 mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge (ARC) could represent a major advance and what its ballistics look like.
The MatchMaster Powder Dispenser from RCBS is designed to automatically dispense propellant charges precisely, in the hundredths of a grain range and quickly. to test this luxurious little helper for the precision-conscious reloader, all4shooters.com used a precision balance, which is also available in the STROBL.CZ online store.
Vista Outdoor Sales, owner of Federal Ammunition, was awarded a $114,813,500 firm-fixed-price contract to manufacture 5.56 mm NATO training ammo for the U.S. Army. For Federal Ammunition, this is the largest government contract ever.
The new R Plus Long Range rimfire cartridge was developed explicitly for shooting at distances beyond the 200-meter mark. Rimfire long range shooting is spreading from the USA and is also becoming more and more of a trend in Europe, whether as a cost-effective training alternative to centerfire long range shooting or as an equally demanding substitute for this discipline due to a lack of shooting …
In this first part dedicated to newbies, we will try to define the literal and technical meaning of the term "caliber" and how the factory and trade designations of cartridges are sometimes quite enigmatic. But let's start from the beginning...
We are pleased to inform you that a new scientific study about lead ingestion in wildlife populations has been officially published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE. The work has been carried out by the international Consultancy of ARCADIS US Inc. with the funding of the WFSA and the technical support of a WFSA working group.
Newly introduced in 2021, the GECO Target HP has already gained a firm following among sport shooters looking for a cartridge that is accurate yet stays within budget for long-range competitions and training days. The existing 6.5x55 SE and 6.5 Creedmoor calibers are now joined by the .308 Winchester as a popular medium caliber. The video reveals more.
Portions of Lot No. JDAR0815 of SIG Sauer 9mm, 115gr, Elite Ball, FMJ may have powder charge variations that could result in a bullet remaining in the barrel. SIG recommends not using these cartridges, that must be returned to manufacturer. Read on to learn more.
Despite his young age of 22, the German top-shooter Luis Ehrhardt can already look back on a remarkable shooting career and has plenty of experience. Therefore, he also knows that a victory depends not only on him, but also on the quality of his sporting gun and the competition ammunition fired from it. In this respect, it is no coincidence that he relies on GECO ammunition.
A revolution in firearms accessory technology, the VelociRadar Chronograph from Caldwell is based on CHIRP radar technology – not only it accurately measures muzzle velocity but is able to track the bullet as it travels downrange to calculate the bullet’s ballistic coefficient and downrange energy. Compatible with firearms, air guns and bows, it’s available in EU from Strobl.cz at an MSRP of 654 …
The latest addition to the Taurus lineup is actually an old acquaintance of Taurus – and Beretta – fans. Features include a compact and carry-friendly design, 15-round magazine, and lightweight aluminum-frame. The pistol comes in black and stainless steel finish options.
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Shotguns from the Turkish manufacturer Huglu have been on show at trade fairs for years. We tested two very interestingly priced pump-action models from Huglu. We wanted to find out whether the favourably priced shotguns are also technically convincing. Here is the result of our test fire.
“Born from Sport, tailored for EDC” : the latest addition to CZ's pistol lineup is a compact 9mm gun with all the features of the full-size Shadow 2 model and an innovative optics-ready interface that allows direct optic mounting without plates.
So far it has been a year full of events and news and we have tried our best to tell you about them. It is time for us to take a little break to celebrate Easter together with our colleagues from VS Medien and the magazines Visier, Caliber and Schweizer Waffen-Magazin. All the best to everyone and... see you again very soon!
Alloy Empire and many other Asian manufacturers have specialised in the production of miniature scale guns, obviously non-firing, with an incredible variety of models, level of detail and quality, from actual toys in blister packs costing a few euros to perfect models that can dry fire so that they can be used as objects for the study of weapons. Let's see a couple of examples sold by …
After 135 years of history, Fabrique Nationale, or FN for short, introduces a bold new brand identity to global market “that exemplifies and solidifies the company’s leading position in the defence and security market”.
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