Belgium-based FN Herstal, one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of small caliber weapons and ammunition, and integrated weapon systems, has announced that the FN-designed 5.7x28mm calibre was recently recognized as a NATO calibre with the NATO STANAG 4509 (standardization agreement).
The world of ammunition is changing fast, lead is being phased out and companies are thinking hard about the plastic waste that shotgun wads leave in our environment. Gun Trade World looks at the changing the landscape of ammunition and one company that has designed an innovative, environmentally friendly wad for the future.
Gamo’s 10x Quick Shot rapid reload system has already become a market reference, this exclusive technology relies on a multi-shot rotary magazine which allows the shooter to blast up to 10 shots without touching a single pellet.
With the growing popularity of airguns, the market for airgun pellets has evolved equally fast. Airgunners can make their pick from a wide array of different pellet designs, weights and materials to suit their shooting needs.
Italian ammunition manufacturers, Fiocchi have begun “Welcome Days” - days dedicated to staff integration, a structured path that will help them integrate into the role and into the organization in a quick and effective way.
In the gun world, having a constant supply of ammunition is essential. Without it, a gun is like a car in lack of fuel, completely useless. Imagine a shooting match without the right kind of ammo. Thanks to proper ammunition, consumers can put their guns to best use. What’s more, for retailers, ammo sales are simply one of the best ways to encourage repeat business.
In 2021 the iconic hunting and target shooting ammunition brand reached the age of 125, and with no designs on taking its foot off the gas, Gun Trade World finds out a bit more about this global powerhouse.
Although the venerable .30-06 Springfield and .308 Winchester remain popular cartridges worldwide, there is serious competition on the horizon. Especially the Creedmoor family of cartridges, with 6.5mm and 6mm flavours, has considerably gained in popularity over recent years.
