Start your journey with ELEY target rounds.
ELEY target is the ideal introduction to the world of precision shooting. As our absolute entry-level cartridge, it delivers reliable performance at an affordable price, making it the perfect choice for new shooters, clubs, and training sessions.
Built with the same commitment to quality that defines every ELEY product, ELEY target offers dependable accuracy, consistent cycling, and trusted results shot after shot. It’s the cartridge designed to help shooters develop their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the sport from the very beginning.
| Bullet Profile | Bullet Weight | Mean Velocity m/s | Mean velocity ft/s | Max Radial Standard Deviation | Lubricant | Cartridge Length | Ballistic Coefficient | Drag Model | Strike Depth | Recommended Head space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round-nose | 2.59 grams / 40 grains | 305m/s-332m/s | 1000ft/s-1090ft/s | 7.00mm | Paraffin Wax | 25.4mm / 1 inch | 0.112 | RA4 | 0.012-0.015 in | 00.040-00.041 in |
Strike depth
The diagram below displays a cartridge case that has been shot. The indent, where the firing pin has hit the cartridge, is called a strike.
It is important to measure the strike depth on the cartridge because this is the point where the primer is activated.
A minimum strike depth is necessary to transmit sufficient energy to the primer to cause its ignition and ensure that the cartridge does not misfire.
The ideal strike depth for an ELEY cartridge is between 0.012–0.015 in. This depth can be measured using a strike depth gauge.
Batch numbers
Every box of ELEY ammunition has a specific number code printed on the end panel of the box.
The code relates to the grade of the product, manufacturing year, the loader on which it was produced, the batch number, and the average velocity of the ammunition across four barrels during the proofing process.
10 = Loaded product 26 = Year of manufacture 04 = Loader number 244 = Batch number for loader 1045 = Mean velocity across four barrels
If you love data, you can explore our premium ammunition proof data by entering the batch number online. Go to www.eleyxshot.com and create a free account.
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Batch testing
Velocity and proofing
Cleaning you barrel
Understanding head space

