FAQs
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 more info
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.click here for more info
WHERE IS MY NEAREST DISTRIBUTOR?
By visiting the Distributors page on the website, you can locate your nearest supplier of ELEY ammunition.
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. Nearly 100% of medals won at World class events were won with Batch tested ammunition.
Our experienced range staff will give you a realistic and honest assessment of your barrels performance; this will be both helpful and enlightening.
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 please fill in our customer range booking form.
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 Contact 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 or fax:
Tel: +44 (0) 121 313 4567
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.
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.
MISFIRES
What is a misfire?
You pull the trigger and it clicks without firing the round!
What do I do in the event of a misfire?
On occasions, there can be a delay in igniting the primer, so wait at least 20 seconds before opening the bolt and ejecting the cartridge.
The best course of action would be to reinsert it and fire again as a sighter, if it still does not fire, please seek advice from your local RFD.
Always keep the rifle pointing downrange in a safe direction.
You must always dispose of the round safely, by properly pulling the bullet out and emptying the case.
Fire the empty case in an old rifle to detonate the primer.
Why do misfires happen?
The primer fails to ignite, thus failing to ignite the propellant. This can happen due to poor rifle strike (damaged firing pin and/or weak firing pin spring).
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I PULL THE TRIGGER?
Pulling the trigger disengages the sear which holds back the firing pin under the tension of a spring.
The firing pin when released hits the rim of the case detonating the primer which ignites the propellant. The burning propellant produces a gas, generating the pressure which drives the bullet out of the barrel.
HOW AMMUNITION IS MADE?
Ammunition is made from a series of components produced in our factory here at ELEY using the best materials, sourced from all over the world. Our manufacturing techniques have not only stood the test of time but are continually being redeveloped and improved to produce the most consistently accurate ammunition in the world.
WHICH BARREL SHOOTS THE BEST WITH ELEY AMMUNITION?
ELEY has extensive relationships with a number of barrel manufacturers and has proven results at World Cups, World Championships and the Olympics with a wide range of barrels. The barrel for you is your own personal preference, but please be assured we will have a batch of Ammunition to suit it.
HEAD SPACE
Why it gets large ... Wear on the bolt handle by repetitive use increases the headspace and can affect the consistency of your rifle.
What to do about it... Measuring at regular intervals with a suitable head space gauge is recommended. Readjustment may be necessary.
GUN CLEANING
How often should I clean my gun?
Guns should be cleaned after every use.
Why should I clean my gun?
To keep the barrel, action, trigger in perfect working order and for optimum performance.
How should I clean my gun?
Your gun should be cleaned with a good quality solvent, rod and patches, being careful to remove all debris.
