According to experts, the effectiveness of hunting depends on the skills of the shooter, as well as on the right weapons and ammunition. Judging by numerous reviews, at a distance of up to 70 meters it is best to use smooth-bore guns firing a bullet. From this distance, the smoothbore is very effective. As practice has shown, an accurate hit of one bullet of 12 caliber "Strela" from such a distance can defeat a 300-pound boar. If the distance is reduced to 50 meters, then it is easy to shoot the moose. You will learn about the device and the characteristics of the 12-round “Strela” bullet from this article.
About the classification of 12-caliber bullet cartridges
According to hunters, when choosing 12-caliber bullets, difficulties often arise. Before deciding on any modification, experts recommend taking into account factors such as the conditions in which you have to hunt, and the weight of the beast. When classifying 12-gauge bullets, the following symptoms are taken into account:
- The material from which it is made. Bullets are steel, brass and lead. In the latter case, it can be "pure" or with the addition of antimony or arsenic.
- The presence of the shell. Shells are shellless and semi-shell.
- The level of destruction in the body of the animal. Bullets can be expansive and non-expansive.
- The form. From this parameter will depend on what kind of stabilization will be inherent in the projectile during the flight. Bullets are arrow, turbine, arrow-turbine and round.
What do hunters prefer?
Some shooters take heavy caliber bullets with them to the field. Such hunters explain their choice by the fact that the heavier the bullet, the less chance the beast will survive. There is a category of consumers who prefer to shoot a sub-caliber bullet in a container. According to them, such ammunition least of all wears out the barrel channel. As you can see, each of the parties gives irrefutable arguments about the advantages and disadvantages of bullet-type ammunition. The great popularity of 12 gauge is explained by the fact that such a shell can be considered universal, since with it you can hunt both small and large game.
Therefore, under 12-caliber bullets produce the most popular models of small arms. Due to the fact that the 12-gauge bullets have a different design, shape and flight characteristics, it will not be difficult for a beginner to get confused. Today, cartridge products are presented to hunters in a fairly wide range. Judging by the numerous reviews, the 12-round Strela bullet is considered quite popular. Read more about this shell further.
Getting to know the ammunition
Bullets 12 gauge "Arrow" on the shelves of specialized stores appeared in 1989. These ammunition is produced at the Krasnozavodsky Chemical Plant (KHZ).
Bullets "Strela" are available in two calibers, namely in the 12th and 16th. In the first case, the projectile weighs 32 g, in the second - 28 g. They are contained in Record cartridges.
Description
Judging by the reviews, the 12-gauge “Strela” bullet Record outwardly has much in common with an aerial bomb. Already by one name it becomes clear that the design has an arrow-shaped shape with six plumage. The design of this bullet requires the presence of a light shank, through which the projectile is stabilized during flight. So that the 12-caliber “Strela” bullets did not roll over, their front parts were made heavier. Thus, the shell turned out to be shifted forward by the center of gravity.
About device
Bullets 12 caliber "Strela" are contained in special containers, which are two shells of a semi-cylindrical shape. The inner part of this container is made in such a way that it coincides with the profile of the projectile. The external profile of the ammunition is represented by six truncated cones connected to each other. The developer chose which diameter they should have and at what angle they should be inclined, taking into account such a parameter as obturation. What should be done to prevent warping and burning of the sleeve? Specialists of the Krasnozavodsk chemical plant decided to strengthen the bottom of the Record. To prevent powder gases from breaking out of it, the sleeve was required to be made as airtight as possible. As a result, when selecting a container, the liner wall thickness was taken into account so that the bullet fit as tightly as possible. Despite the rather good design of the ammunition, experts say that today work is underway to improve the Record cartridge.
How to make a cartridge?
In this munition there is a paper or polyethylene sleeve, a non-rusting capsule "Zhevelo-N", a cardboard powder pad, wads and a container in which a 12-gauge "Strela" bullet is inserted.
"Record" is equipped with gunpowder "Falcon". After the cartridge is assembled, its sleeve is rolled in such a way that with the end part it stops blocking the end face of the container with the shell.
Specifications
Judging by the numerous consumer reviews, the 12-caliber “Strela” sub-caliber bullet has fairly good ballistic indicators. For example, a given projectile moves toward a target at a speed of 496 m / s. A 16-caliber bullet per second covers a distance of up to 403 m. The average maximum gas pressure is 651 kg / cm2. For 16-caliber shells, this parameter is increased to 733. Dispersion is observed during firing. From a 45-meter distance, this indicator for the 12-caliber Strela is 19 cm, for a 16-caliber projectile - 15.5 cm. Those who decide to equip this hunting munition on their own, experts recommend using the Sokol gunpowder with no more 2.3 g. For the 16th caliber, the weight of up to 1.75 g is considered optimal. Judging by the reviews, there are frequent cases when this bullet from an 80-meter distance could pass through a shot moose.
Price
To buy one cartridge Record, equipped with a bullet "Arrow", you have to pay an average of 28 rubles. Ammunition "Strela" of this caliber are considered relatively cheap when compared with other shells. For example, the cartridge “SCM. Industry ", using a 32-gram steel bullet" Tandem ", will cost you 35 rubles. The Gavpatron, equipped with a 32-gram B&P shell, will cost you a little more. The price of this ammunition is 68 rubles.
One KZORS ammunition with a 28-gram Poleva rifle bullet will cost 63 rubles. Like the Arrow, this bullet contains a rod connected to a plastic shank with 6 blades. Unlike the Arrows, the CZORS bullet is conical in shape.
Those who are interested in 12-caliber bullets can still recommend the cartridge “Fetter”. The defeat of the target is carried out by the 32-gram bullet "Gualandi". The price of one cartridge is 50 rubles.
What will experts advise?
Hunting will be effective if the shooter takes advantage of all the capabilities of a 12-gauge bullet as efficiently as possible. Despite the fact that these bullets are cheaper, in terms of ballistic characteristics, they are not inferior to expensive products. If we compare the Strela with a 40-gram imported bullet, the projectile battle from the KHZ is more stable and is 5 cm versus 7 cm overseas. According to experienced hunters, the best result “Arrow” with a cartridge “Record” gives at direct open distances.
It is in such cases that the bullet has good accuracy. If you had to hunt in areas with dense shrubs or in small forests, then most likely this arrow-shaped projectile will ricochet. In addition, experts do not advise shooting if there is any obstacle in front of the target.