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Rifle Ammo
Everything you need to know about rifle ammunition in one place — from cartridges, calibres and bullet construction to ballistics, terminal performance and safe handling. This section explains cartridge families (centrefire vs rimfire), popular calibres and their typical uses, how bullet weight, shape and construction affect accuracy and impact, plus guidance on matching ammo to rifle, game and range conditions. Find practical advice on reloading basics, ballistic tables, storage and transportation, and how to choose the right cartridge for target shooting, stalking or long-range work. Essential reading for shooters who want dependable performance, legal compliance and informed choices at the range and in the field.
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Long-range bullets for pest control
Most of us shoot no further than 150 yards, but some pest controllers have to take longer shots. George Wallace looks at the bullets that work best at long-range
By ShootingUK
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Deer StalkingStep by step: Bullets for deer stalking
Deer stalking: People often spend hours pondering over which rifle, grade of wood and scope they want to buy, but pay little attention to the bullets that they will shoot through it.
By ShootingUK
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Deer StalkingAre 100 grain bullets enough for deer stalking at 300yrds?
You said that it is sometimes necessary to take shots of up to 300 yards while stalking deer in open country.
By ShootingUK
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