Ammunition Testing
Every shooter looking for top accuracy with the .22 LR cartridge knows that testing ammunition is a requirement for top performance. You not only need to find the best product, but also the best lot number for your particular firearm. That's where we come in.
Our goal at the Whidden Gunworks Test Range is to provide you with the best ammunition you’ve ever had.
To do this we will test your .22 LR rifle or handgun with top quality ammunition from ELEY, Lapua, Norma, and RWS. We are proud to be the first ever Test Range offering testing with all major brands of match grade ammo. Your firearm will be secured in specially designed test fixtures and shot in an indoor range on highly accurate electronic targets. These efforts will guarantee accurate testing with no negative outside influences like shooter error, wind, or other variables.
Data lovers celebrate!
Our Ammunition Test Range now offers the ability to give you velocity data from your ammunition test. Consistent velocities are especially important to long range accuracy, and we know many rimfire shooters are stretching the distances now!
While we’re testing the best lots of your ammunition, we’ll chronograph those best lots and provide you with the raw chronograph data. Be sure to add one the velocity data extras if you’d like us to measure the velocities!
Important Information
Shooters, you are welcome to ship your rifle in for testing or come visit in person. If you decide to come in person, we encourage you to plan to shoot your firearm yourself. It's very rewarding to run your own test and see the results in real time. Our staff will guide you on best practices so you get the most out of your testing. We'll also give you plenty of information to guide your ammunition decision.
For those shipping your rifle, Whidden Gunworks staff will do the shooting. We will email the results to you after the test is finished. For the purchase of ammunition, simply email us back and we can complete the order of the lot of your choice. Please be aware that we do not hold ammunition for you after the test is complete. We suggest you make your purchase promptly so that the ammunition you want is not sold out.
ELEY has guaranteed that there will be a minimum of 15 lots of tenex available for testing. Please note that ELEY tenex ammunition for testing is separate from the current stock shown on our website. As for the other brands (Lapua, ELEY match), we cannot guarantee that any specific product from these manufacturers will be available at the time of testing. We do have Lapua ammunition and ELEY match reserved for only test range customers. See below for the current availability.
Current ammunition reserved for Whidden Gunworks Test Range: 2 lots of X-Act, 1 lot of Center-X, 2 lots of Midas+, and 15 lots of ELEY match
As the Official ELEY Ammunition Test Range for the US, ELEY tenex ammunition will be tested using the well-proven ELEY method. With this method, at least 15 lots of tenex will be tested. A 10 round group of each lot will be shot during Phase 1. The most accurate 6 lots will have an additional 30 shots fired for a total of 40 shots per lot for Phase 2. You will be provided the results of the test to make your lot selection. ELEY will be tested at 50 Meters and 100 Meters. The ammunition will be available to order through Whidden Gunworks. The testing cost for ELEY tenex is $140.
For the Lapua, ELEY match, RWS, and Norma ammunition we will offer testing of 15 lots of the available ammunition of your choice. For example, you may choose to test top-end ammo, such as Midas+, or something easier on the budget, such as ELEY match. Testing of these ammunition brands will be both at 50 Meters and 100 Meters. Once the test is complete, we will provide you with the results, and you can purchase the ammunition. The cost for testing on the Whidden Gunworks Testing Lane for Lapua, ELEY match, RWS, and Norma ammunition is $240.
Scheduling Testing
Click the Schedule Here button to see the range availability and get your test booked. Please fill out the form as completely as possible. Having more information helps us tailor our suggestions to you, such as ammo brands that typically shoot well in your type of firearm.
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