Smallbore Ammunition

ELEY match is renowned amongst elite competition shooters for its excellent accuracy and performance.

ELEY match is second in the world of .22LR accuracy and performance with ELEY tenexbeing the world number one. This cartridge benefits from the patented flat nose profile and the cut mouth case delivering consistent internal ballistics performance.

Each cartridge is checked by a suite of analytical processes including computer controlled visual inspection and finely calibrated measuring equipment, all overseen by our extremely precise and meticulous engineers.

ELEY match biathlon, biathlon training round.

The iconic flat nose projectile of ELEY match biathlon is one of many innovations pioneered by ELEY engineers. ELEY match biathlon has some of the key features of ELEY tenex biathlon making it the perfect training round. As it cuts through the air its revolutionary design pulls the centre of pressure forwards, aerodynamically stabilizing the projectile and increasing accuracy at the target

Examination of bullet and chambering characteristics at freezing temperatures led to a reduction in the diameter of the cartridge to aid cycling in bolt-action or straight-pull biathlon rifles. A scientifically designed lubricant was developed to suit cold temperatures, aiding consistency and reducing barrel wear. ELEY match biathlon also benefits from an increased propellant charge giving the bullet enhanced terminal energy and a greater knock down force needed for the biathlon target.

ELEY match pistol is a competition cartridge developed for the ultra-precise world of 50m Free Pistol.

 ELEY match pistol had be designed to perform with a lower velocity providing reduced recoil and a softer feel, which improves pistol control and delivers rapid sight picture recovery.

 Essential to the success of a Free Pistol shooter is the uniformity of each cartridge. To achieve this each ELEY match pistol round is checked by analytical processes, including computer controlled visual inspection and finely calibrated measuring equipment.

For the ultimate in pistol performance.

Decades of continuous improvement have generated the perfect pistol round. Technical research and testing in ballistics, semi-automatic cycling, optimum bullet profiles, priming systems, case construction and the perfect lead alloy have enhanced ELEY’s knowledge in this sector. Comprehensive testing was undertaken to find the ultimate combination of these elements, to produce ELEY tenex pistol.

The benefits of this cartridge include a round nose bullet profile to ease feeding in semi-automatic pistols and rifles. The projectile is made from a high specification lead antimony alloy which reduces surface damage when cycled through the firearm.

Precise manufacturing techniques form cartridge cases of uniform length from a tightly controlled brass alloy. This ensures each propellant charge burns in a controlled volume, delivering a consistent energy to each projectile. Providing a controlled recoil pattern and rapid recovery of sight picture.

Accuracy with ELEY tenex pistol can be improved by matching the pistol and ammunition at our testing facilities in the USA and Germany, both have 25m and 50m lanes. The world’s leading athletes all test their ammunition and leave nothing to chance.