Factory ammunition: reviews and buying advice for rifle shooters
Not everyone reloads – and with today’s factory ammunition performing at levels that would once have been the preserve of hand-loaders only, there has never been a better time to shoot off the shelf. Premium factory loads now offer the consistency, accuracy and terminal performance that serious stalkers, long-range shooters and competitors demand.
Rifle Shooter’s factory ammunition section cuts through an increasingly crowded market to tell you what actually performs and what doesn’t. Our reviewers test loads across a wide range of calibres and applications – deer stalking, foxing, target shooting and long-range hunting – assessing velocity, consistency, grouping, terminal performance and value for money.
Whether you’re looking for a dependable everyday load or a premium round for a once-in-a-lifetime hunt, we’ll point you in the right direction. Brands tested include Hornady, Federal, Norma, RWS, Sako, Lapua and Winchester.
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