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Introduced thirty years ago, the .40 Smith & Wesson was strongly supported by the FBI, in search of a cartridge that would guarantee immediate stopping power. At first received triumphantly by both the law enforcement and civilian sectors, over the years its nervous behaviour and operating costs have relegated it to a subordinate position compared to the 9x19 mm Parabellum, that has instead …

The Czech manufacturer Sellier & Bellot offers a wide range of sport shooting rifle ammunition. We show you the most interesting loads in .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum calibers. In addition, here you'll find measured velocity and accuracy results from about 130 rifles we have collected in the last years. Maybe yours is one of them - it is definitely …

For the next seven years, Olin Winchester will have full management and operational control of the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, in Missouri, which produces 1.4 billion 5.56mm, 7.62mm, .50 BMG and 20mm cartridges each year. Winchester will put its 154 years of experience at the service of the US military – a great business and image achievement.

The newborn Fiocchi–Baschieri & Pellagri represents a more than 200 million euro group, with more than 800 employees and 3 manufacturing plants located in two continents. From the merger of the two companies, a leader in the ammo segment is now created.

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 …

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.

+++ 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 …