Norica
Global sales of air pellets are growing
year on year. The increasing number of
airgun shooters, changes in legislation,
new technologies applied to airguns, the
competitive price of the ammunition and
the efforts of brands like Norica to offer new
models are only some of the reasons for it.
The evolution of air rifles and air
pistols, starting from low velocity to supermagnum
models reaching over 70J in some
configurations, require a proactive approach
from product developers to meet the
requirements of airgunners.
Nowadays air rifles (from multi-pump to
PCP) are used for fun plinking, target shooting,
pest control, hunting, FT & HFT competition.
In line with this trend, Norica continues
working on its range to fulfill the needs of its
loyal customers.
In addition, the activity of Norica in over 50
international markets requires the development
of different pellet designs to fit all uses, from
plinking to pest control and the hunting of
small animals, where allowed by law.
“Our aim is to give shooters a wide choice,
thus they can find the best Norica pellet to
suit their different needs in every shooting
moment,” says Gorka Oyaga, Export Area
Manager.
Copper Coated Range
Norica’s copper coated pellet range has been
specifically developed for shooters who own
powerful air rifles or pistols.
The copper coating reduces the friction with
air, providing a 20 per cent increased velocity
when compared to similar weight pellets,
delivering extra knock-down power at any
distance.
Among the five existing models the line
includes unique and innovative designs such as
the Destroyer, a 28gr bullet-shaped pellet and
the Monster, a 26gr pellet with a levelled centre
of gravity. Both models are manufactured in
.22 cal.
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The range is completed with classic shapes
such as Hollow-Point and Devast (semidomed).
“Devast and Hollow-Point, available in
both .177 and .22, achieved a penetration of
over 150mm through a ballistic gel material,
at eight yards with 16ft/lb air rifles, showing
an amazing destructive capacity,” continues
Gorka.
“In fact, the Devast model travelled all the
way through the block of gel, as did the .177
Round model, which is also available in .22”
Round pellets (not to be confused with steel
BBs), are ideal for plinking and achieving huge
impact on any target.
Being made of lead, a Norica Round
pellet won’t ricochet while delivering all its
energy upon impact. Round-lead balls are
useful in air rifles with non-rifled barrels and
for fun-shooting when looking for superior
penetration.
“Carefully manufactured with German
machinery using a special lead alloy, a strict
quality control is performed with state-of-theart
American technology machinery before the
final visual inspection and manual selection is
implemented,” says Gorka.
Available in calibrrs 4.5mm (.177) and
5.5mm (.22) the pellets are conveniently
packed into a plastic box with belt loops.
Why Copper Coated?
Copper-coated pellets are made of lead as
with other standard air rifle ammunition but,
according to experts, the thin copper layer
provides an improved engagement with the
rifling of the barrel, resulting in enhanced
accuracy. At the same time, they are harder
than common lead pellets, so they tend to
suffer less deformation, which also helps with
accuracy.
On the safety side, copper-plated pellets
offer much cleaner handling, leaving no lead
dust over the shooter’s hands or pockets of
those shooters who choose to keep a few
pellets there for easier access.
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