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Eley Hawk turns plastic-free wad options into reality

Having won the “Great British Shooting Award for Innovative Product” at the British Shooting Show with their ground-breaking VIP Steel Pro Eco 32g loads, Eley Hawk has continued on the wave of biodegradable innovation to deliver on their commitment to providing complete plastic-free wad options for game shooters.

The initial focus was to extend the range of Pro Eco Wad loads to cater for more gun configurations. In an attempt to offer a greater variety of environmentally sensitive cartridges, Eley Hawk needed to remove the need for plastic wads without compromising on performance. As such, the company has launched the PRO ECO FAMILY of game shells.  

These include: 

  • VIP Steel Pro Eco Wad 12 bore – the award-winning, ground-breaking steel load.
  • Vip Steel Pro Eco Wad 20 bore – the unique alternative for 20 gauge in Steel. 24 grams 4 shot to ensure a perfect combination of power and outstanding patterning.
  • Grand Prix Traditional Steel Pro Eco Wad – The first true 2½ inch 12 bore steel cartridge designed specifically for traditional guns. Available as a 30g 4 shot load.
  • Zenith Pro Eco Wad – The ultimate high bird 12 bore cartridge with 36g of copper-coated lead shot made even better by provide outstanding patterns and devastating kills at range. Available as a 36g 4 shot load.


Additionally, to support their commitment to reduce and remove plastic from the field, Eley’s pigeon loads are now fibre wad only.