Eco-friendly lead alternatives from Eley

Time Well Spent May 19, 2023

For nearly 200 years, industry-leading manufacturer of fine shotgun cartridges for game and clay shooters, Eley Hawk, has been a market-leader in modern component innovation. Such experience has enabled the brand to develop a wide range of products and components designed to meet the demands of clay and game shooters across the world, becoming the benchmark for the evolution of the shotgun cartridge sector and an integral part of the fabric of shooting.

Research and development are a key part of Eley Hawk’s success. Innovative new product lines have allowed them to consistently rank as one of the industry’s world leaders with many ground-breaking developments in cartridge production, the development of the Pro Eco wad and producing exceptional lead alternatives.

Pro Eco Wad

Eley Hawk was the first UK manufacturer to launch a fully biodegradable and dissolvable wad for steel cartridges that will leave no trace in the environment. Since then, the brand has utilised this cutting-edge Pro Eco Wad technology into a family of cartridges that have become the perfect choice for sustainability-minded game shooters wanting top-level performance.

• 100% water-soluble and compostable, perfect for shooting over water. The wad dissolves in just 24 hours submerged in water.
• Made only with organic materials that are harmless to the environment.
• Will degrade in 30 days in a normal climate and break down into the soil in three months, leaving no trace.
• 100% plastic-free.

Lead Alternatives

Eley Hawk’s in-house technological developments are the outcome of continuous investment in research and innovation. Certified to the highest industry standards, Eley is constantly investigating new ways to develop eco-components, enabling shooters to make their own informed, socially responsible choices. Eley Hawk’s lead-free loads include:

• VIP Steel
• VIP Steel Pro Eco
• VIP Steel 20g Pro Eco
• VIP Bismuth

All cartridges are available from Eley Hawk stockists and online retailers.