Long Range ammunition for rifles consists of cartridges that can be fired from rifles (long guns with rifled barrels). The projectiles are often referred to as "bullets." A single shot precisely fires a projectile - in contrast to shotgun shells, which are fired from smoothbore barrels and scatter many small pellets.
Long Range ammunition serves primarily, as the name "Long Range" suggests, the purpose of making precise shots over long distances. Since conventional hunting ammunition or training ammunition is typically used at distances of 50m to a maximum of 200m, and these types of ammunition are suitable for that, Long Range cartridges primarily cater to distances beyond that. A classic Long Range in hunting is 300m.
In international shooting sports, competition distances reach up to 1000 yards (915 meters). Common calibers that are traditionally used include 6 mm PPC / 6 mm BR, 6.5 × 55 mm, .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum, and .338 Little Dave 8.5 × 55 mm.
However, in shooting sports, Long Range cartridges are often handloaded for precision reasons.
Cases of rifle cartridges often have a bottle shape, as this allows for an increase in the powder space without making the length-to-diameter ratio of the case too large. If the cases are too elongated, there is a risk that the charge will not ignite completely during firing, and unburned powder will exit the barrel, which would reduce performance. The cases of cartridges for heavier hunting calibers, such as caliber .30-06 Sprg. or caliber 8 x 57 IS, are cylindrical or slightly conical.
The costs for Long Range ammunition vary significantly depending on caliber, load, and bullet type. Typically, the cartridges are sold in pack sizes of 20-50 pieces. Common Long Range cartridges usually cost between 60-150€ for a pack of 20.
In shooting sports, hollow point or full metal jacket bullets are usually used to manufacture Long Range ammunition, as neither the characteristics of a fragmentation nor a deformation bullet are important for this type of ammunition.
Hunting Long Range ammunition typically consists of a (partially) fragmentation, deformation, or soft point bullet. In hunting Long Range ammunition, the increased charge is particularly important, as this allows the projectile to travel a longer distance accurately due to a stronger propulsion.
For hunting shots over distances of up to 300m, calibers such as 6.5 × 55 mm, .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, or .338 Lapua Magnum are particularly suitable. These are primarily American calibers, which are specified in Anglo-American terms. However, there are also German/European alternatives that can be used within the respective caliber group.
Generally, anyone who has a valid acquisition permit (hunting license for hunters, firearms ownership card for sport shooters) can purchase live ammunition.
Long Range ammunition can be purchased either from a trusted gunsmith/weapon dealer or online in countless shops. Many hunters also buy their ammunition at their local Frankonia branch. On Gunfinder.de, you can quickly find the suitable ammunition for your rifle in the corresponding caliber thanks to intelligent filters and great offers.
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