During the last few months, several media reports were published regarding
the development of PMP`s new range of hunting ammunition, but the name was kept
secret. PMP has reported on this new development in a previous edition of SA
HUNTER/JAGTER. Hunters throughout South Africa have anxiously awaited this new
addition to PMP`s hunting ammunition range.
Carel Wolhuter, CEO of PMP, recently announced that the development of this
new ammunition range has been completed. It will be known as the “Kalahari
Elite” and will initially consist of the following four calibres:
· .243 Winchester 90gr
25-06 Remington 100gr
.270 Winchester 130gr
7mm Remington Magnum 150gr.
This development follows the successful launch of PMP`s popular African Elite
ammunition range in 2008. This ammunition range is loaded with the well-known
Swift A-frame bullet, which is imported directly from theUSA, and which consists
of the following four calibres:
· .375 H&H Magnum 300gr
.300 Winchester Magnum 200gr
30-06 Springfield 180gr
.308 Winchester 180gr.
PMP`s Standard, ProAmm and Super ammunition ranges are outstanding value for
money and very popular in the American and European markets. However, the demand
for an ammunition range, which is loaded with a lighter bonded premium bullet
type, was identified.
The Kalahari Elite ammunition range is loaded with another
internationally known bullet, the Scirocco II, which is also a product of the
Swift Bullet Company in the USA. The Scirocco II, with Signature Black Tip, is a
superbly accurate hunting bullet designed for long-range efficiency. It carries
velocity and energy better than any of its competitors. Its sleek design and
high ballistic coefficients produce the flattest trajectory in downrange
hunting, making it a perfect match for long-range cartridges. The Scirocco II
produces positive expansion at minimal velocities, controlled expansion and high
weight retention at close range. No other tipped bullet offers the terminal
range of Scirocco II.
Accordingly to Wolhuter, the production orders were placed and the ammunition
will be available at dealers during the coming hunting season.
