Rifle cartridges
Rifle cartridges for hunting and range practice, with calibre subcategories from .22 to 7 MM REM. MAG. and FMJ ammunition from FIOCCHI and GECO. Pick by your rifle's calibre and the game you hunt.
Rifle cartridges
A rifle does most of the work in Lithuanian hunting, from calling foxes at a field edge to taking red deer on a driven hunt. Accuracy starts with the right cartridge. Rifle cartridges in this category are sorted by calibre, so ammunition matched to your barrel is a few clicks away.
Who these cartridges are for
These cartridges suit hunters shooting rifled barrels and marksmen keeping their skills sharp at the range. Calibre and bullet construction decide if a round fits fox, roe deer or boar, so the category splits into calibre subcategories. Right now it holds FMJ rounds from FIOCCHI and GECO, well suited to range practice between seasons.
Calibres by purpose
The animal you hunt and your typical shot distance dictate the calibre. Small predators call for a light bullet with a flat trajectory, while hoofed game needs a heavier bullet carrying enough energy for a clean, ethical shot. The subcategories run from the smallest calibre to the most powerful.
.22 and .222 REM.
Small calibres for small predators and practice. Recoil is mild and each shot is cheap, so you can train often and build accuracy before the season opens.
.223 REM. and .243 WIN.
Versatile choices for fox, raccoon dog and roe deer. A flat trajectory forgives range estimation errors when an animal steps out farther than you expected.
6.5x55 and 7x57
Classic European calibres with gentle recoil and reliable bullet performance. They handle roe deer, fallow deer and medium boar, from a high seat or on a slow stalk through wet forest.
7x64 and 7 MM REM. MAG.
Stronger calibres for red deer and heavy boar. The 7 MM REM. MAG. keeps its energy at long range, which matters on open fields where shots often stretch past two hundred metres.
How to choose a cartridge
Start with the calibre stamped on your barrel and the game you hunt, then pick bullet weight and construction.
- Match the exact calibre marking on the barrel, not just the family name.
- Pick soft point or expanding bullets for hunting, cheaper FMJ for the range.
- Match bullet weight to the animal: lighter for fox, heavier for boar.
- Think about your usual shot distance in your hunting grounds.
- Zero your rifle with the chosen load and stay with the same lot.
Field advice
Zeroing is the main job before the season: every ammunition lot prints slightly differently, so check your zero after switching loads. Store cartridges in a dry, cool place, and remember that hard frost changes bullet velocity a little on winter hunts. Carry one type of ammunition to the high seat so nothing gets mixed up in the dark.
FIOCCHI and GECO
FIOCCHI is an Italian maker with a long history of ammunition production, and GECO is a German brand known for consistent lot quality. The category currently lists FIOCCHI 9mm Luger FMJ 115 gr and GECO 7.65 Browning FMJ cartridges, both good for range sessions between hunting seasons.
Browse the calibre subcategories: .223 REM. cartridges, .243 WIN. cartridges and 7x64 cartridges, or see cartridges for loading the firearm. Not sure which calibre fits your hunting, write to us and we will advise.