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What sort of ammunition should I buy?

Always buy the best available, or at least the best you can afford.

ELEY offers a range of Ammunition which caters for different levels of shooters and price ranges which can be used in Rifle, Pistol, Semi automatic Rifles and Pistols for target shooting and recreational hunting.

Click here for a simple guide to the different types of ammunition available.

Can I buy direct from ELEY?

Shooters are unable to buy direct from the ELEY factory, a network of authorised distributors and dealers has been set up where you can purchase ELEY products from, please refer to the Distributors page of the website.

Where is my nearest distributor?

By visiting the Distributors page on the website, you can locate your nearest supplier of ELEY ammunition. 

Click on the world map to select a location or alternatively use the drop down menus below to search by location or Company name. The search results will display contact details of authorized ELEY distributors, dealers or Federations. Please contact your local supplier direct to arrange a purchase.

Why should I batch test?

Batch testing is about fine tuning, getting the best match of characteristics of a batch of ammunition to your rifle / pistol / barrel. You will get a closer match resulting in a much more accurate and consistent performance.

How do I arrange a visit to batch test ELEY ammunition?

ELEY’s specialist customer range facility located in Minworth, allows shooters of all levels to test and select matched batches of Tenex. Testing takes place with either rifle or pistol under the guidance of our Customer Range Officer.

For bookings contact:

Customer Range Officer - Martyn Buttery
Direct Tel: +44 (0) 121 313 4539
Email:  range@eley.co.uk

Advanced booking is essential (8-10 weeks)

Please visit the Customer Range section of the website for further information about the features of the range, booking arrangements and online request form.

Where is ELEY?

ELEY is located in Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, England. The factory, offices and customer range are all located at one address, between Maybrook Business Park and Minworth Industrial Estate:

ELEY Limited
Selco Way, Off First Avenue
Minworth Industrial Estate
Minworth, Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
England
B76 1BA

For directions and further information visit How to find us

How do I contact ELEY?

If you would like to contact ELEY you can either complete the online Contact Us form, or contact the office direct via telephone, fax or email:

Tel: +44 (0) 121 313 4567 Extension numbers:
Sales +44 (0) 121 313 4567 ext 1
Customer Range +44 (0) 121 313 4567 ext 3
General Enquiries +44 (0) 121 313 4567 ext 4
Fax: +44 (0) 121 313 4568

If you have a complaint or product query please complete the Contact Us form, stating where you purchased the product from and batch number reference to allow the designated Business Development Manager to thoroughly investigate and provide feedback on your query.

How do you read a batch number?

Each box of ammunition has a batch number reference.

How to read an ELEY label code

What ammunition is suitable for semi automatic rifles?

Round nose products including Tenex Pistol, Match OSP, Club and Sport are recommended for use in semi automatic rifles.

I used to shoot Tenex Ultimate EPS, what has this been replaced with?

This product has been rebranded Tenex and is packaged in a RED label.

I used to shoot Match EPS, what has this been replaced with?

This product has been rebranded Match and is packaged in a BLACK label.

I used to shoot Tenex Semi-Auto, what has this been replaced with?

This product has been rebranded Tenex Pistol and is packaged in a RED label.

I used to shoot Match Semi-Auto, what has this been replaced with?

This product has been rebranded Match OSP and is packaged in a PURPLE label.

I used to shoot Rapid Fire, what has this been replaced with?

This product has been rebranded Match OSP and is packaged in a PURPLE label.

I used to shoot Pistol Match, what has this been replaced with?

This product has been rebranded with Match Pistol and is packaged in a BLACK label.

I used to shoot Target Rifle /and or Target pistol, what has this been replaced with?

This product has been replaced with Sport, a much improved and great value product, which is packaged in a new GREEN label.

I used to shoot Standard, what has this been replaced with?

This product has been replaced with Sport, a much improved and great value product, which is packaged in a new GREEN label.

Has ELEY's High Velocity hollow and solid cartridges been discontinued?

ELEY’s High Velocity hollow and solid cartridges are currently not available or being manufactured, however ELEY is currently undertaking some development work over the next six months to resume production of this product. Information will be displayed on the ELEY website when production starts up again.