Comparable Ammunition to Ely match

[aquarius11]

Hi Guys
I curently shoot an Annie 54 and use the Ely Match (black lable) ammo, however i'm finding it a bit expensive even at club rates, so was wondering if annyone is using an alternative that is consistant or knows anyone that is.
Regards
aquarius11

[Hemmers]

The RWS equivalent is R50, but you won't find it any cheaper. I tried it once and at the time it came in somewhere between Match and Tenex price-wise, although that might have changed now. Don't know if their prices have moved proportionately with Eley's.

For training purposes try Team - starts out life as the same stuff, is graded during proofing (all white-head Eley starts out life trying to be Tenex and is graded as Match, Team or binned if it doesn't reach the level required). I hear they are also putting some "Practice" out which is a temporary brand used when they've got some stuff not quite worthy of the Team label but generally good enough for basic practice and novice training. Look out for it with a white label. It's fine and affordable if you need some ammo for guest days, novices or short-range pratice.

[RobinC]

My wife and I use RWS, R50 for matches which is as good as Eley Tenex, and Special Match (good as Match) generaly for practice and postals. I have also used RWS target (Club equivalent or better) which I find equaly adaquate for practice. We shoot almost exclusively 50 mts with the odd 100 yd and only 25 yd when pushed.
R50 is around £175 per 1000, Special Match £132 and Target £80.
Good shooting
Robin

[MikeLewis]

Lapua Centre X is another brand you may want to try. It's £115/1000 NSRA prices. It's certainly as capable as Eley Team. I use it myself and have no reservations. Quite a few people I know and shoot with are as impressed as I am. Another bonus is your breech doesn't get as gummed up with Lapua as it can do with Eley ammo.

Mike

[Bing!]

RWS are doing batch testing at the Cambridge indoor range on november 20th. Air pellet and .22 rimfire.
If anyone is interested I can pass on contact details but test slots are going.

Bing!

[demonloop]

Lapua CentreX is great ammo, I consider it as good as Match at least. Also SK Rifle Match is surprisingly good for the money. It's made by Lapua also..

I should also say I have witnessed a 596 ex600 being shot at 50m with SK Rifle Match, granted it was matched to the barrel and in capable hands, but that's fantastic for the cost