Hunting ammo: New products, tests, experience reports

Equipped with the latest bullet technology: the Norma Ecostrike nickel-coated copper bullet delivers deep penetration, nearly 100 percent weight retention and astonishing accuracy even at longer ranges. The comparison with Norma's most successful hunting bullet to date, Oryx, is quite appropriate. Here are the key data of the cartridges and bullets.

Notwithstanding reality, scientific evidence and solid objections, the EU carries forward its relentless crusade against lead in ammunition. European hunters' and shooters' interests are not taken into account, as well as the socio-economic consequences. Everything runs according to ECHA’s political agenda. The disaster takes its course.

The new regulation prohibiting lead shot over wetlands takes effect from February 15, 2023 in all European Economic Area countries. The regulation will prohibit not just discharging, but also carrying lead shot in or within 100 meters of wetlands. 

Autumn time, driven hunting time: the hunter needs a reliable bullet that develops maximum stopping power at sometimes short ranges. With 24 calibers and two versions for silencer rifles, Norma's Tipstrike cartridge series offers plenty of choice. In addition, the innovative bullets with polymer tip are also available as reloading components. Here is all the information at a glance.

What case is there to ban lead in ammunition? Here on all4shooters/all4hunters.com we have been disproving the anti-scientific and ideological thesis on which the EU “lead ban” is based for years now. On the popular British Country Squire Magazine, Mark Crudgington also explains how there is little if any evidence to show that lead from ammunition is a threat to humans, wildfowl or even the …

From the forest to fields and mountains, hunting is a unique experience. The exciting GECO hunting stories are about experiences from the GECO community hunters. These include Lina, who we introduce in the article. In addition, background information on the GECO brand, ammunition for hunters and sports shooters.

Until October 6, 2022, the so-called Public Consultation ran, in which stakeholders could respond to the arguments of ECHA (European Chemicals Agency). The Risk Assessment Committee (RAC), under pressure from the European Ombudsman, had to allow a new phase of comments. And the headwind was enormous.

A new study questions ECHA’s “environmental” pillar seriously. The arguments of ECHA for the ban of lead in ammunition start to crumble at all levels. ECHA's estimates that hunting disperses 14,000 tons of lead gunshot and bullets into the terrestrial environment each year, leading to the mortality of more than 1.3 million birds have proven to be very exaggerated – to say the least.

The revisited historic MB Super Star 12-ga cartridge can be used for hunting pheasant, wood pigeon, partridge and typical resident and mountain game. The new new Privilege line, on the other hand, is designed for prized game and for those who love walked-up hunting with dogs. We have all details for you.

In an article published on the Country Squire Magazine, Brian D. Dunn explains why there are no alternatives to lead shot and debunks the myth of “poisonous” lead – especially in game meat. But he also laments the failure of British country sports representative bodies in defending hunters' and shooters' interests. Can we learn something from our mistakes?

Weatherby introduces the 338 WBY RPM Cartridge. The big-game killing power of magnum ammunition in a standard-length rifle action: the latest addition to Weatherby list of ultra-high velocity, magnum cartridges is ideal for elk, bear and moose. Here are the details incl. ballistic data.

It seemed that the game was over, but our enemies' most powerful weapon – namely bureaucracy – has backfired on them: due to delays on the part of the European Food Safety Authority, now the cards are back on the table. The coming months will be critical for a solution to this issue that takes into account the truth of the facts and the fairness of procedures.

The European Ombudsman recognised a case of maladministration by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) regarding its inability to provide key documents in a timely manner. This has disadvantaged the public consultation phase concerning the ongoing restriction procedure on lead in ammunition and it risks undermining the resulting legal framework with unreliable data. What is the real probem?

From the renowned Swedish ammo manufacturer, Norma Academy is a digital hub of educational content to inspire hunters and shooters. Today we propose an article about expanding bullets: how do they work and which one is best suited to your hunting needs?  

The return of the legendary MB Super Star will ignite enthusiasm among hunters and collectors as well. In the Baschieri & Pellagri 2022 Vintage line, you will find this historic cartridge that reached its peak of glory in pigeon shooting and was later used for its qualities in hunting as well.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently included lead metal in its draft recommendation for REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of Chemicals) authorization. If adopted, the authorization process would impact a broad range of important economic sectors with dire consequences. But the fight is not over yet, please have a look.