Smallbore Ammunition

ELEY tenex the world’s most consistently accurate .22LR cartridge.

 With over 180 years heritage and experience, engineering excellence is central to the success of ELEY tenex. Our highly skilled engineers combine state of the art machinery with high speed electronic visual inspection systems and Six Sigma methodologies to produce the cartridges that have redefined .22LR accuracy across the world.

 The iconic flat nose projectile of ELEY tenex is one of many innovations pioneered by ELEY engineers. 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.

 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.

 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.

 To achieve ultimate accuracy with ELEY tenex, a shooter should test their barrel. While ELEY tenex will offer unrivalled results as standard, matching the barrel and ammunition at our technical test ranges could make the crucial difference in a competition. Our advanced proprietary software provides a wealth of information on each test result, helping the shooter find the best lot for their barrel. Testing is highly recommended by the top shooters around the world and the results speak for themselves, with 14 out of 18 Olympic medals and every 2014 World Champion winning using selected ELEY tenex.

ELEY force is a high-velocity, semi-automatic .22LR round designed for power. Featuring
a new propellant utilising a distributed pressure curve that accelerates the bullet to a supersonic velocity, providing maximum knock-down force.

ELEY force is instantly recognisable with its unique black oxidised case finish which increases friction between the case and projectile. This regulates and controls the force required to release the bullet, stabilising the projectile and increasing ballistic consistency and accuracy. ELEY force is a .22LR round that deliveries both strong kickback and accuracy.

Taking the next step with ELEY club.

ELEY club is designed to offer enhanced performance over our entry-level ELEY sport cartridge. Each lot is tested to higher accuracy standards in order to meet the demanding requirements of the club shooter.

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.

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 sport introduces shooters to the world of ELEY’s consistency and accuracy.

Manufactured to ELEY’s strict internal specification, ELEY sport benefits from electronic visual inspection and rigorous test proofing. Small lot quantities and statistical process control techniques deliver reliability and performance in every round.

Please note that sport is branded as target in the USA.

ELEY edge breaks engineering boundaries with an innovative approach to improving accuracy.

 This advanced, contemporary cartridge is instantly recognisable by its matt-black oxidised finish. Scientifically developed to microscopically increase the friction between the case and the projectile, the resulting stabilised projectile release force delivers greater internal ballistic consistency ultimately providing the shooter with more consistent projectile flight.

 ELEY edge is part of our elite competition range and benefits from ELEY tenex technology such as a flat nose bullet profile.

 ELEY edge can be tested and selected from our ranges in the UK, USA and Germany.