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Lapua Service and Rimfire Performance Centers


FIND THE PERFECT RIMFIRE AMMO TO MATCH YOUR FIREARM

As any competitive rimfire shooter knows, matching the rifle with the optimal ammunition type and production lot is a key to success in any .22 shooting discipline. But simply buying random lots and testing them in any environment will not guarantee a factual-based outcome. The testing environment needs to be controlled and results and performance measurable, and that is where Lapua’s rifire test shooting services come in.

Ammo testing is performed from a machined rest in a controlled environment, eliminating the variables associated with outdoor testing, shooter fatigue, and operator error. The barreled action of the rifle is first removed from the stock then mounted into a precision machined bedding block. This block is then put into our return to battery fixture, which is attached to a large concrete block that has its own foundation separate from the rest of the building. We take these steps to ensure that as many variables as possible are removed during the testing process. This helps us to provide you with the most reliable testing data you can find.

Our mission is to provide serious competitors an opportunity to select the very best rimfire ammunition, matched specifically to their firearms. To that end, we offer the ability to test a variety of different types and lots of Lapua rimfire ammunition at our facilities in Germany, USA, Finland and Norway. Find your closest location below!

Lapua rimfire testing services in Germany

Lapua Rimfire Performance Centers – USA

Lapua has been operating the Lapua Rimfire Performance Center West in Mesa, Arizona, USA since 2012. This rimfire testing center is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and was modelled after the world renowned Lapua Rimfire Service Center in Schönebeck, Germany. This facility gives all competitive shooters access to the same level of testing that Olympians around the world have used for years to get a competitive edge.

We opened the Lapua Rimfire Performance Center East at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio, USA in 2020. This new rimfire testing center has all the same testing capabilities of our Mesa location, at a more convenient location for our East Coast based customers.

Overview of Testing Procedure 

Testing normally takes from two to four hours.

Unless otherwise requested, the barreled action of the rifle is first removed from the stock then mounted into a precision machined bedding block that is custom made for your type of action (when available). This block is then put into our return to battery fixture, which is attached to a large concrete block that has its own foundation separate from the rest of the building. We take these steps to ensure that as many variables as possible are removed during the testing process. This helps us to provide you with the most reliable testing data you can find.

Generally, we test six to eight lots per rifle. The number of rounds fired will vary from one lot to another, with the more promising lots being tested again to verify repeatable performance in your rifle. Those lots showing less than promising results will not be pursued. If you are present during the testing, we will go over the results together in real time. If you mailed in your rifle, we will email you the results so that you can see the actual targets fired and select one or more lots based on the groups presented.

Once you have selected your ammo lot, it may be purchased directly through the Lapua Rimfire Performance Center or your usual supplier. For more information and to book your appointment today, visit capstonepg.com/rpc/.

Lapua .22 LR rimfire Service Center in Schönebeck, Germany

The Lapua .22 Service Center and its team is a partner for shooters from all around the world. Many international top shooters and world champions have already tested our facilities, and they are highly satisfied with the results.

The Lapua .22 Service Center has a 50m shooting range, completely equipped with digital measurement and several kinds of benches. This enables the shooter to exactly match the ammunition and the weapons for best possible results.

Test shooting in cold chamber
The Schönebeck cooling chamber with temperatures down to minus 25 degrees Celsius is the perfect option for biathlonists to test their equipment and ammunition in a cool environment.

The Lapua .22 Service Center is located in Schönebeck (close to Magdeburg), Germany, only 180 km from Berlin. An accommodation can be arranged close to the shooting range.

Lapua test shooting services in Finland

Lapua factory test shooter Olli Punkari hosts the 50m range midtown Lapua.

For more information please contact:
T:mi Olli Punkari

Olli Punkari, tel. 040 737 4955, olli.punkari@hotmail.com
Website: www.lapuatestcenter.fi
ADDRESS: Kustaa Tiituntie 1, FI-62100 Lapua

Veijo Sivula hosts the .22lr rimfire testrange in Konnevesi.

For more information please contact:
Best-Tester Oy

Veijo Sivula, tel. 045 6770599, vsivula@gmail.com
ADDRESS: Voipionvuorentie 50, 44300 KONNEVESI

Lapua test shooting services in Røyken, Norway

The true professional Roy Skogly will not only find you the best gun-ammo combination, but also tune your rifle to top notch condition.

The Lapua .22 Service Center has a 50m and 15m shooting range, completely equipped with digital measurement and several kinds of benches. This enables the shooter to exactly match the ammunition and the weapons for best possible results.

Test shooting in cold chamber
The Røyken cooling chamber with temperatures down to minus 25 degrees Celsius is the perfect option for biathlonists to test their equipment and ammunition in a cool environment.

For more information please contact:
BOOKING: Roy Skogly +47 906 35 101, roy@testskyting.com
ADDRESS: Lapua Test Range Norway, Testskyting No DA, Bryhnsveien 5, NO-3440 RØYKEN.

Rimfire test shooting locations:

Lapua Rimfire Test Range, Schönebeck, Germany

Phone:
+49 3928 729 100
or +49 173 76 77 632

RimfireTestRange@nammo.com

Nammo Schönebeck GmbH
Wilhelm-Dümling-Straße 12
DE-39210 Schönebeck (Elbe), Germany

Lapua Rimfire Performance Center West in Mesa, Arizona, USA

Ryan Sponauer
Phone: 480-898-2731
rimfiretest@capstonepg.com

www.capstonepg.com/rpc/

Lapua Rimfire Performance Center
4051 N. Higley Road
Mesa, AZ 85215

Lapua Rimfire Performance Center East in Marengo, Ohio, USA

Shane Barnhart
Phone: 480-695-0744
rimfiretesteast@capstonepg.com

www.capstonepg.com/rpc/

Lapua Rimfire Performance Center
616 State Route 61, Units 3-9
Marengo, OH 43334

Lapua Test Center, Lapua, Finland

Olli Punkari, olli.punkari@hotmail.com
Phone: +358 40 737 4955
www.lapuatestcenter.fi
Kustaa Tiituntie 1
62100 Lapua, Finland

Lapua Test Lab, Konnevesi, Finland

Veijo Sivula, vsivula@gmail.com
Phone: +358 45 677 0599
Voipiovuorentie 50
44300 Konnevesi, Finland