Nobel Sport Italia Shotgun Ammunition
About Nobel Sport Italia
Nobel Sport Italia (NSI) was founded in 1993, born from the heritage of Italian artisan company Maionchi, known for excellence and tradition in shotgun manufacturing.
The company maintains a connection to Italian craftsmanship tradition dating back over 300 years in gunpowder and ballistics expertise.
Headquartered in Milano, Italy, with production facilities in Rivalta Scrivia, NSI has evolved into one of the world's leading companies in shotgun ammunition production and distribution.
In 2025, FN Browning Group acquired Sofisport Group, making Nobel Sport Italia part of a larger international firearms conglomerate while preserving their Italian heritage.
Today, NSI manufactures approximately 120 million shotshells per year with complete vertical integration of all components.
Popular Nobel Sport Italia Features
Vertical Integration Manufacturing
- Complete manufacturing control of all shotshell components including powders, cases, primers, wads, and shot ensures consistent quality and performance.
Patented Special Wad Technology
- Proprietary wads with internal dampeners made from polyethylene deliver superior ballistic performance and optimal patterns.
Superfine Bismuth Shot Innovation
- Advanced bismuth shot made with special tin alloy processing increases plasticity and provides eco-friendly lead alternatives.
Double Base Gunpowder Formulations
- Advanced gunpowder formulations developed specifically for hunting and shooting applications guarantee superior performance.
Rigorous Quality Control
- Meticulous inspection process includes chemical analysis, range trials, and consumer workshops to ensure consistent performance.
Complete Component Line
- Offers both loaded ammunition and individual reloading components for shooters who prefer custom loading options.
Best-Selling Nobel Sport Italia Products
Superfine Bismuth Series
- Eco-friendly bismuth shot ammunition available in Upland, Long Range, and Short Range variants for lead-free hunting applications.
La Collezione Hunting Cartridges
- Premium hunting cartridges designed for various game types with optimized loads for different hunting scenarios.
Target Trap Competition Loads
- High-performance clay shooting ammunition engineered for consistent patterns and velocities in competitive environments.
Heavy Pheasant Loads
- Specialized upland game ammunition with heavy shot charges designed for challenging pheasant hunting conditions.
Dove & Quail Ammunition
- Fast-handling loads optimized for small game wing shooting with quick target acquisition and effective patterns.
Target Nobel Speed
- High-velocity target loads engineered for competitive clay shooting sports requiring fast, consistent performance.
Extreme Ranges Heavy
- Long-distance hunting loads designed for challenging shots at extended ranges with maintained energy and accuracy.
Due Sporting Clays Ammunition
- Specialized sporting clays loads developed for the varied presentations and challenges of sporting clays competition.
Popular Uses for Nobel Sport Italia
Upland Game Hunting
- Premium loads designed for pheasant, partridge, and grouse hunting provide reliable performance across various terrain and weather conditions.
Waterfowl Hunting
- Specialized waterfowl ammunition delivers consistent patterns and energy for effective duck and goose hunting in diverse environments.
Clay Target Sports
- Competition-grade ammunition for trap, skeet, and sporting clays provides the consistency and reliability demanded by serious competitors.
Wing Shooting Sports
- Fast-handling dove and quail loads offer quick target acquisition and effective patterns for challenging wing shooting scenarios.
Home Reloading
- Premium components including powders, wads, cases, and primers allow serious reloaders to craft custom loads for specific applications.
Nobel Sport Italia FAQs
QUESTION: What makes Nobel Sport Italia ammunition different from other shotgun ammo brands?
ANSWER: Nobel Sport Italia maintains complete vertical integration of all components and uses patented wad technology with over 300 years of Italian ballistics heritage.
QUESTION: Is Nobel Sport Italia ammo good for hunting and target shooting?
ANSWER: Yes, NSI produces specialized loads for both hunting applications and competitive clay target sports with consistent performance.
QUESTION: What gauges are available in Nobel Sport Italia shotgun ammunition?
ANSWER: Nobel Sport Italia produces ammunition in 12 gauge, 20 gauge, 16 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410 gauge configurations.
QUESTION: Does Nobel Sport Italia make lead-free ammunition options?
ANSWER: Yes, their Superfine Bismuth series provides eco-friendly lead alternatives with special tin alloy processing for enhanced performance.
QUESTION: Are Nobel Sport Italia reloading components available separately?
ANSWER: Yes, NSI offers individual components including gunpowders, cases, primers, wads, and shot for home reloaders.
QUESTION: What is special about Nobel Sport Italia wad technology?
ANSWER: Their patented special wads feature internal dampeners made with polyethylene for superior ballistic performance and optimal patterns.
QUESTION: Is Nobel Sport Italia ammunition suitable for competition shooting?
ANSWER: Yes, their Target Trap, Target Nobel Speed, and Due Sporting lines are specifically engineered for competitive clay shooting sports.
QUESTION: How many shotshells does Nobel Sport Italia produce annually?
ANSWER: Nobel Sport Italia manufactures approximately 120 million shotshells per year at their Italian production facility.
QUESTION: What hunting applications work best with Nobel Sport Italia ammo?
ANSWER: NSI ammunition excels in upland game hunting, waterfowl hunting, and wing shooting sports with specialized loads for each application.
QUESTION: Who owns Nobel Sport Italia now?
ANSWER: FN Browning Group acquired Sofisport Group in 2025, making Nobel Sport Italia part of their international firearms portfolio.