Why choose Gamebore Cartridge Company?
Gamebore Cartridge Company is a world leading manufacturer of shotgun ammunition for both clay pigeon and game shooting. Our commitment to innovation within our industry means our manufacturing process involves the use of only the finest components including our exclusive Diamond Shot.
Why choose Gamebore's diamond shot?
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What is Gamebore's quad seal?
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Where are Kent shotgun shells made?
Kent manufactures a wide range of shotgun shells, loaded at our factory in West Virginia. We also have a sales and distribution office located in Ontario, Canada, servicing our friends to the North. At Kent Cartridge, we are the end user: the hunter, the clay shooter, and even the dog trainer.
What are Gamebore cartridges known for?
What is Gamebore culture?
Where is GB ammo made?
In our modern factory in Álava, the GB cartridges are loaded and tested using the most technologically advanced machinery, in accordance with the regulations of the "Commision Internationale Permanente pour l´Épreuve des Armes à Feu Portatives (C.I.P.)", which guarantees the quality and safety of them.
What powder does Gamebore use?
Alliant Powder High technology, cutting edge double base (nitroglycerin) powders allow us to develop and manufacture high performance loads without excessive perceived recoil. Alliant powders feature in our small gauge loads, high performance heavy weights, premium steel and non toxic cartridges.
What is Gamebore Diamond shot?
Diamond Shot - The world's finest quality lead shot Made from pure British ingots and designed, developed and manufactured in-house at the UK's only working lead shot tower, our Diamond Shot is 5x graded for consistency in size and spherical perfection.
What is a BIOR wad?
The Bio-Wad® is a full cup wad utilising cutting-edge water soluble material which is 100% environmentally safe.
What shot is best for duck hunting?
#3's and 4's are the best shot sizes for ducks. They meet the minimum 3 foot-pounds of knockdown power, and the most pellets present within a 30” circle when reaching the distance of the target.
What steel shot is best for ducks?
140") & HEVI-Shot #4 (. 130”) the best all-around performance for taking ducks; steel #2 & HEVI-Shot #4 (. 130”) the best all-around performance for taking ring-necked pheasants; & steel 7's (.
What is in a shotgun cartridge?
The projectiles are traditionally made of lead, but other metals such as steel, tungsten and bismuth are also used due to restrictions on lead, or for performance reasons such as achieving higher shot velocities by reducing the mass of the shot charge.
What is the distance a slug can travel?
A slug also becomes increasingly inaccurate with distance; out to 100 yards, it drops approximately five inches and has a maximum range of approximately 400 yards. In contrast, centerfire projectiles from rifles can travel anywhere from 300-1000+ yards. Shotgun slugs are best suited for uses over short ranges.
What powder is used in shotgun shells?
The Powder Smokeless powder in the modern age—black powder in the old days. Modern smokeless powders—sometimes containing up to 50% nitroglycerin—are more efficient than black powder used in earlier shotgun shells—so, very little space in the shell is actually taken up by the powder.
Is there gunpowder in shotgun shells?
Gunpowder: The propellant. Inside case, at the base of the shell. Old shotgun shells used “black powder.” Today, they are “smokeless” powders (a.k.a. “nitro” powders). Wad: Inside the shell between the powder and shot.
What is the purpose of a shotgun wad?
The term “wad” refers to a component of a shotgun shell that is used to separate the shot from the powder, contain the shotgun shot, and provide a seal that prevents gas from blowing through the shot rather than propelling the shot out of the shotgun.
What is a wad Cup?
Wad. The wad, made of paper or plastic, separates the powder charge from the shot or slug. This seal prevents gas from escaping through the shot. The wad used in modern shotgun ammunition has a plastic cup attached. This cup holds the shot together as it passes through the barrel.
What are Fibre wads made of?
Fibre wads are made from a man-made fibrous material impregnated with a mix of bitumen and paraffin wax. Most are capped top and bottom with a thin paper cover. This helps prevent shot from becoming embedded in the fibre whilst under acceleration forces.
What are fiber wads made of?
Intermediate material, formerly made from animal hair (felt), today made from wood fibre (fibre). It seals the powder chamber in shot cartridges with a cardboard wad or H-wad from the shot load and serves as the uniform driving pressure of the shot load.
Our Story
Manufacturers of English shotgun cartridges for Game & Clay since 1973.
Innovators
Our commitment to innovation within our industry means our manufacturing process only involves the use of the finest components including our exclusive Diamond shot and the Gordon Recoil System which is unique to Gamebore in the UK.
The Factory
Think of the qualities that Gamebore cartridges are internationally known for – innovation, quality, performance, attention to detail and customer satisfaction. Our ability to control these aspects are the measurable strengths which the Gamebore brand is built around, which has made us a World leader.
Heritage
Tapping into the proud heritage of British shooting combined with innovative technical breakthroughs in advanced manufacture. We are able to present ammunition which has the comfort of excellence as well as the agility and prowess our global customer base expects from our exceptional product range.
What are Gamebore cartridges known for?
Think of the qualities that Gamebore cartridges are internationally known for – innovation, quality, performance, attention to detail and customer satisfaction. Our ability to control these aspects are the measurable strengths which the Gamebore brand is built around, which has made us into a World leader.
What is Gamebore culture?
The Gamebore workforce and culture is focussed on our customers and shooters, striving for, achieving and maintaining the highest standards for all our customers without compromise. We drive the ethic of 'service beyond all else' by running two onsite warehousing operations one for Global export and the other for next day orders to the UK and continue to invest in and develop this aspect of our business.
When was Kent Cartridge made?
In 1996 , in the wake of the banning of lead to hunt migratory birds in North America, a group of passionate sportsmen were inspired to develop a new line up of quality yet affordable, high performance, non-toxic hunting loads. It was from this shared vision that Kent Cartridge was born.
Where are Kent shotgun shells made?
Kent manufactures a wide range of shotgun shells, loaded at our factory in West Virginia. We also have a sales and distribution office located in Ontario, Canada, servicing our friends to the North. In addition to the two North American locations, we also have a sister company in the U.K., the Gamebore Cartridge Company, that manufactures our proprietary shot such as Bismuth®, Tungsten Matrix®, and our premium lead shot, commonly known as Diamond Shot®.
How is Bismuth shot produced?
This shot is produced in our facilities through a proprietary burnishing and rolling process which produces uniform, consistent shot yielding excellent patterns. Additionally, this proprietary process eliminates pellet fracture, a common issue with Bismuth shot produced through traditional processes.
What is SAAMI in firearms?
We are a proud supporting member of SAAMI, (the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute ) where we have stringent quality controls in-place to ensure consistency and adherence to industry standards. In addition to the production of loaded ammunition, our organization is serious about sourcing only the highest-quality components.
What are Gamebore cartridges known for?
Think of the qualities that Gamebore cartridges are internationally known for – innovation, quality, performance, attention to detail and customer satisfaction. Our ability to control these aspects are the measurable strengths which the Gamebore brand is built around, which has made us into a World leader.
What is Gamebore culture?
The Gamebore workforce and culture is focussed on our customers and shooters, striving for, achieving and maintaining the highest standards for all our customers without compromise. We drive the ethic of 'service beyond all else' by running two onsite warehousing operations one for Global export and the other for next day orders to the UK and continue to invest in and develop this aspect of our business.
