the ammunition counts

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THE AMMUNITION COUNTS
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RWS branded products ______________________________ 2
RWS and the target shooters ________________________ 3
The RWS rimfire cartridges product range
• RWS rimfire cartridges ____________________________ 4
• The basis of success _______________________________ 5
• The product lines _________________________________ 6
• Product guide - Ballistic data _______________________ 7
• Fascination Biathlon ______________________________ 8
• Product overview
- Premium Line ___________________________________ 9
- Professional Line _______________________________ 10
- Field Line ______________________________________ 12
- Sport Line _____________________________________ 14
• Pistol ammunition _______________________________ 15
The ammunition counts The RWS airgun pellet product range
• Airgun pellets ___________________________________ 16
• Small technical masterpieces ______________________ 18
• Product guide ___________________________________ 19
• Product overview
- Premium Line __________________________________ 20
- Professional Line _______________________________ 21
- Field Line ______________________________________ 22
- Sport Line ______________________________________ 23
Shot group: 12mm Shot group: 14mm Shot group: 15mm
RWS test shooting range ___________________________ 24
RWS – the champions choice _______________________ 25
Shot groups: 10 shots at 50m with RWS R50
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Gold with R50
Olympic Games 2008
Beijing, China OOllyymmppiicc VViiccttoorriieess
Men’s Small Calibre 3 Positions
600 out of 600 with R50
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ISSF World Cup 2005
Fort Benning, USA
Men’s 50m Rifle Prone
Gold with R10
Olympic Games 2004
Athens, Greece
Men’s 10m Running Target
400 out of 400 with R10
ISSF World Cup 2002
Sydney, Australia
Women’s 10m Air Rifle
600 out of 600 with R10
ASC 2001
Langkawi, Malaysia
Men’s 10m Air Rifle
World record with R50
ISSF World Cup 1995
Munich, Germany
Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions
and more...
RWS® branded products RWS and the target shooters
World-class performance with the perfect ammunition - a successfully proven combination
Since their introduction RWS cartridges have enjoyed From training sessions to winning Olympic titles or There is good reason for so many which RUAG Ammotec repeatedly seek
worldwide success with the extensive range of RWS hunting RWS has a product to suit every purpose. renowned and internationally successful improvements thus securing the interna- Official
rimfire and Airgun products for both target shoot- With no compromise on safety or quality your invest- target shooters to rely upon the RWS tional reputation for leading products. It
Partner
ing and hunting. Millions of users have placed their ment in RWS ammunition will soon give you a profit- brand. By working closely with top is important to actively exchange ideas
confidence with the world famous brand and this trust able return - success ! athletes and experts the product range with the world’s top shooters and to RWS is proud to be the
is repaid daily by the quality products demonstrating is continually improved and expanded. consider their views. Only then, can official supplier for the DSB
their superior performance and total reliability. Decades of experience in the manufac- daily precision manufacturing optimise German National Shooting
ture of ammunition are the basis on top ammunition.
Team and sponsor of the
Biathlon. More and more
internationally successful
top athletes rely on the RWS
rimfire ammunition and air
gun pellets. We thank them
for their support.
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The basis of success
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The highest priority for RWS has always been to produce top quality
branded products. Manufactured using the most modern technol-
RWS rimfire cartridges ogy and streamlined production processes from initial concept to
final quality assurance it is evident that, even with the small rimfire
cartridge, that reliability and accuracy are paramount. To achieve
RWS rimfire cartridges have been competition winners - only noticeable when shooting - enable the right this high level of performance all the components must fit together
for many years, successful at Olympic, International, ammunition for each barrel to be found. Therefore, perfectly. For example:
Championships and Club levels. Competitors world- experienced shooters have always selected the best
wide know that using R100 or R50 will give them the RWS ammunition for their rifle barrel from different • The bullet: its shape is perfectly
Bullet
extra needed for a podium finish. batches. When they have found the correct batch they developed and has a direct influence
stock up in sufficient quantity to avoid testing for some on the accuracy and the flat trajectory.
Not a bad batch: RWS rimfire ammunition time. Following this practice of the top shooters will By lubricating the bullet lead deposits
A characteristic of target shooting is that no two barrels enable everyone to find the right ammunition for their in the barrel can be avoided. The bullet
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are identical therefore, RWS rimfire calibre cartridges rifle and thus improve their shooting performance. 5. ensures the ideal ballistic characteristics
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are available in various types. Despite the use of the and low wind sensitivity.
best materials and greatest care during production Small rimfire information
there will always be slight differences, which influ- With centrefire cartridges the primer is centred in the X • The powder: must ignite immediately and burn evenly so that the
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ence the accuracy of a shot. The tolerances within in primer pocket of the cartridge base and is linked to M same pressure is applied to every shot, therefore achieving identical
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a manufacturing batch of ammunition are extremely the propellant. With rimfire cartridges, however, the 1. trajectories.
low but there are microscopic differences from batch priming compound is pressed right into the rim of the
Propellant
to batch. The accuracy of the RWS smallbore ammuni- base, therefore the name rimfire. • The precision in loading:
tion and the minimal differences from batch to batch The quantity of powder has to be exact and should not vary in the
slightest otherwise the know-how and care invested by the experts
Primer
in cartridge development and production would be wasted.
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PRODUCT GUIDE - BALLISTIC DATA Velocity Examples of accuracy
m/s
The product lines
Product Rifle Pistol Hunting Order Barrel V V V 10 shots / 50 m
Number length/mm o 50 100
However, it is not only the cartridge that is continuously optimized
The Premium P R 100
to meet highest technical demands and inspection specifications. 213 41 95 650 345 304 277
Line stands for r 
The design of the package has also been modernized and now e
cartridges of the
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displays an innovative character. highest quality R 50 Shot group 9 mm
The RWS rimfire cartridges are clearly separated into product lines and performance iu  213 41 87 650 330 295 270 R 50
enabling easy selection of the right ammunition. for high end m
The colour coding for the product lines correspond to the RWS air applications Super Pistol 250 231 55 70 130 260 245 230
gun pellet range to create uniformity. L 
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In addition a star classification system has been e Special Match 213 42 33 650 330 295 270
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introduced in the product range. The highest category of 5 stars
in the Premium Line indicates best accuracy and outstanding
Rifle Match S
The Professional 231 43 72 650 345 304 277
performance. P 
Line identifies
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high-performance o
On the packaging pictograms clearly Rifle Match
cartridges for f 213 42 25 650 330 295 270
show calibre, bullet weight, quantity and e 
competition and s
usage for pistol or rifle. training s Pistol C 25 Shot group 20 mm
io 231 63 21 130 265 250 235 Rifle Match
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Through top performance and absolute reliability every single n
RWS rimfire brand product proves daily its superior quality. a Pistol Match
l 213 24 43 130 275 250 235
Whether for international competitions, sport in general, training 
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or for special applications RWS rimfire cartridges invariably stand i
n Pistol Match
for the highest reliability and accuracy.
e 231 65 40 115 275 250 235
Superclean 

Target Rifle
RWS – THE AMMUNITION COUNTS The Sport Line  213 24 78 650 330 295 270
comprises S
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solid training Target Pistol
o 213 27 10 130 285 262 244
cartridges for 
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price conscious t
shooters L Club Shot group 26 mm
213 28 85 650 330 295 270
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e Impact Enery
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The Field Line E E E
0 50 100
incorporates
all cartridges
.22 Short 213 27 88 650 300 274 254 86 71 61
for special
applications F
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e Z Lang 213 27 53 650 235 219 204 52 46 40
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L Subsonic HP 213 26 64 650 315 285 262 129 106 89
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High Velocity 213 24 86 650 385 328 293 193 140 112
High Velocity HP 213 24 94 650 385 328 293 193 140 112
. 22 Magnum SP 213 30 75 600 595 495 418 460 319 227
. 22 Magnum FMJ 213 30 83 600 595 495 418 460 319 227
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Fascination biathlon Premium Line
RWS aims to win Highest quality and accuracy for competitions and training
No other sport shooting discipline generates more tuned so that in all weathers an excellent result can R 100 SUPER PISTOL 250
interest within the media than the biathlon during be achieved. Even in extreme sub zero temperatures a  for supersonic perfection  custom-made for the Olympic rapid fire discipline
winter. In combination with physically demanding faultless function is guaranteed and enables outstand- 50 2,6 g .22 lr
40 gr
cross country skiing this sport is gaining in popularity. ing performance.
• RWS top quality cartridge with excellent shooting performance • Especially soft shot delivery provides good sighting control even during extremely
The shooting stops form the most spectacular appear- During Winter training the RWS Rifle Match S is best
• Preferred by internationally successful competition shooters short shot intervals
ances of the biathletes during the competition. In the suited as the performance of this cartridge is also not • High velocity in supersonic range • Extremely soft but reliably repeating ammunition for sport and standard pistols
• Particularly suitable for shooting at both 50m and 100m such as Olympic rapid fire discipline
midst of their cross country run they stop to fire several impaired by cold weather.
• High precision for silhouette shooting with rifles and pistols • Calibre: .22 long rifle
shots at a distance of 50m. As official partner of the Swiss National Biathlon Team • The special cartridge for the biathlon shooting discipline • Lead bullet, 2.6g, V 260 m/s (barrel length: 13cm)
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It is hard to imagine how exact the physical and and numerous German top athletes, RWS ensures that • Calibre: .22 long rifle
• Lead bullet, 2.6g, V 345 m/s (barrel length: 65 cm)
chemical reactions of both ammunition and system of the shooters go into the competition with the best 0
SPECIAL MATCH
the biathlon rifle must be in order to hit the target ammunition. Accuracy counts for everything – that’s
 for high quality
R 50
accurately. What is said in general terms under the why we have made a sport of it.
heading of ‘rimfire cartridges‘ also applies here.  for the highest accuracy at 50m
However, the demand of biathletes for more precise RWS – the brand of champions! • Very good quality, similar to R 50
• Excellent price performance ratio
and consistent ammunition is much higher than that
• The cartridge of choice for numerous Olympic champions • Reducing the error rate in competition and training
of most target shooters. Biathletes can never be sure • Produced under special conditions for highest consistency and • Calibre: .22 long rifle
safety • Lead bullet, 2.6g, V 330 m/s (barrel length: 65cm)
what wind and weather conditions they will encounter 0
• Batch after batch with perfectly matched components
but at least they need not worry about the ammuni- • Speed fluctuations almost completely eliminated
tion when using RWS R 100. The materials used, the • Ideal for all smallbore rifle shooting as well as for free pistols
• Calibre: .22 long rifle
velocity and the arising gas pressure have been fine-
• Lead bullet, 2.6g, V 330 m/s (barrel length: 65 cm)
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Professional Line Pistol Match SuperClean
Accuracy in competition and training RWS presents the first low toxic rimfire cartridge with
80% less lead emissions for clean air at the shooting range.
RIFLE MATCH S PISTOL C 25
The disposition of the brand new SuperClean- further significantly reduced, due to special coatings
 for a fast cartridge for training and competitions  for reliable function for ultimate perfection
technology in the RWS .22 lr Pistol Match SuperClean - amongst others with nano-polymers. The corepiece
50 2,6 g .22 lr 50 2,6 g .22 lr
40 gr 40 gr rimfire cartridge contributes substantially to improve of this new technology is the adoption of the heavy
• Supersonic velocity • Smooth discharge allows good sight holding even during extremely the air inside indoor shooting-ranges. The Super- metal free SINTOX priming compound for the use in a
• Top accuracy at 50m as well as 100m short shot intervals
Clean technology consists of multiple, consequently rimfire cartridge. RWS is building on around 30 years
• Good alternative for sensitive barrels • The controlled muzzle flip makes it easier to call the shot
• Also very well-suited for biathletes • Soft and yet reliable repeat ammunition for target and standard pistols fine tuned components. Firstly the modified bullet of expertise in the development and production of
• Calibre: .22 long rifle • Totally reliable function
shape reduces the friction and the lead-abrasion SINTOX primers. The result is quite spectacular: Up to
• Lead bullet, 2.6g, V 345 m/s (barrel length: 65cm) • The perfect ammunition for all 25m pistol disciplines in calibre .22 long rifle
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• Calibre: .22 long rifle within the barrel. Secondly, friction and abrasion are 80% less lead emissions at optimum performance.
• Lead bullet, 2.6g, V 265 m/s (barrel length: 13cm)
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RIFLE MATCH
 for top shooters PISTOL MATCH Lead emission at 10 shots PISTOL MATCH SUPERCLEAN
50 2,6 g .22 lr  the first low toxic rimfire cartridge in the world
40 gr  for reliable function and high accuracy
Competition
• Special cartridges for rifles 50 2,6 g .22 lr average 41.3 50 420,6 g gr .22 lr
40 gr
• Best possible velocity development
• Up to 80% less lead emissions for clean air at the shooting range with the best
• Very good performance • Ideal for sporting and standard pistols at 25m
• Attractive price • Extremely soft shot release PISTOL MATCH 8.0 performance and the usual top quality
SuperClean
• With SINTOX primer - heavy metal free
• Calibre: .22 long rifle • Outstanding internal ballistic values
• Reduced lead abrasion within the barrel
• Lead bullet, 2.6g, V0 330 m/s (barrel length: 65cm) • Gentle recoil 0 10 20 30 40 50 • Best internal ballistic values
• Convincing price/performance ratio mg lead / 10 shots
• Works reliably in all standard and sporting pistols
• Calibre: .22 long rifle In tests the RWS Pistol Match SuperClean achieves the outright top position.
• Calibre: .22 long rifle
• Lead bullet, 2.6g, V 275 m/s (barrel length: 11.5cm) The lead emission is 80% lower than the regular rimfire cartridges tested.
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Presented by the Shooting Academy (AFS) 0
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Field Line
Designed for special applications
SUBSONIC HP SHORT HIGH VELOCITY MAGNUM FMJ
Speciality for hunters RWS – even for rare calibres Special cartridge for hunting Low hide damage
50 420,6 g gr .22 lr 50 219,9 g gr s.h2o2r t 50 420,6 g gr .22 lr 50 420,6 g gr M.2a2g
• A special cartridge developed for low-noise shooting • Faultless precision up to 35m with rifles • Special cartridge for long guns and insert barrels • The high velocity is responsible for extremely high energy
• The velocity is always under the sound barrier • Reliable performance for semi-automatic pistols • Copper coated solid lead bullet for hunting and small game release at the target
• Suitable for guns with moderators • Calibre: .22 short • Good penetration due to the high velocity • Extended trajectory of up to 100m is exactly right for hunting
• Good function in single loaders • Lead bullet, 1.9g, V 300 m/s (barrel length: 65cm) • Calibre: .22 long rifle • Minimal damage to the game – minimal damage to the hide
• Reliable effect when shooting small game and vermin due 0 • Lead bullet, 2.6g, V0 385 m/s (barrel length: 65cm) • Calibre: .22 Magnum
to the hollow nose • Full Metal Jacket
• Calibre: .22 long rifle Z LANG • Lead bullet, 2.6 g, V0 595 m/s (barrel length: 60cm)
• Lead bullet, 2.6g, V 315 m/s (barrel length: 65cm) HIGH VELOCITY HP
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Perfection at close range
50 1,9 g .22 Special cartridge for hunting MAGNUM SP
29 gr long
50 2,6 g .22 lr Very high energy release
• Designed especially for shooting at close range 40 gr
50 2,6 g .22
• Extremely suitable for indoor shooting • Special cartridge for long guns and insert barrels 40 gr Mag
• Quiet and gentle recoil • Enhanced performance from the copper coated lead bullet with a hollow • The high velocity is responsible for extremely high energy
• Totally reliable point for small game and vermin release at the target
• Calibre: .22 long rifle • Good penetration due to the high velocity • Flat trajectory of up to 100m is exactly right for hunting
• Lead bullet, 1.9g, V0 235 m/s (barrel length: 65cm) • Calibre: .22 long rifle small game and prey
• Lead bullet, 2.6g, V0 385 m/s (barrel length: 65cm) • Good penetration due to the hollow point bullet
• Calibre: .22 Magnum
• Soft Point Bullet
• Lead bullet, 2.6 g, V 595 m/s (barrel length: 60cm)
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Sport Line Pistol ammunition
Solid training cartridges for price conscious shooters The perfect loading for everyone’s requirements
TARGET RIFLE CLUB Whether in the Olympic air pistol discipline, 25m pistol, Both of the High Velocity pellets R 10 MATCH and
 for a proven training cartridge  for the introduction to RWS precision Olympic rapid fire pistol or free pistol, every shooter Meisterkugeln have been custom-made for pistol
50 2,6 g .22 lr 50 2,6 g .22 lr is aware of the difficulty of the pistol discipline and shooters and are lighter and faster than normal air
40 gr 40 gr
knows that their ability will be tested. gun pellets. With these High Velocity pellets RWS
• Universal cartridge with unbeatable quality • Faultless performance from many weapons
Therefore, the ammunition must be accurate and relia- produces the fastest match pellets on the market.
• Consistently outstanding shot performance • Inexpensive training cartridges
• Balanced velocity • Calibre: .22 long rifle ble. RWS offer pistol shooters a variety of ammunition
An overview of RWS air pistol ammunition:
• Calibre: .22 long rifle • Lead bullet, 2.6g, V 330 m/s (barrel length: 65cm)
0 for specific competitions and training. The optimum
• Lead bullet, 2.6g, V 330 m/s (barrel length: 65cm) • R 10 Match and Match plus High Velocity air pistol
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development of the rimfire cartridge is taken care
pellets
of: from soft and consistent shot development, with
TARGET PISTOL
noticeably gentle recoil to high velocity and a stronger And for smallbore pistol shooters:
 for a fast training cartridge
recoil action – RWS offers the right cartridge for every • R 50
50 2,6 g .22 lr requirement. • Super Pistol 250
40 gr
• Precise and reliable After extensive research special ammunition has been • Pistol Match and Pistol Match SuperClean
• The cartridge functions reliably even in sensitive pistols developed for the air pistol discipline. • Pistol C25
• Calibre: .22 long rifle
• Target Pistol
• Lead bullet, 2.6g, V 285 m/s (barrel length: 13cm)
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Airgun pellets
- A new definition of quality
RWS Match and Meisterkugeln carry the worldwide The product range offers a comprehensive selection
reputation as leading top quality products. Decades of high accuracy pellets for competitions and training
of experience in the manufacture of airgun pellets are as well as numerous varieties for special applications.
the basis for the impressive technical advance. Their Five clearly structured product lines make it easier to
high quality, consistency and reliability have ensured choose the right pellet for each application. Whether
that numerous top athletes place their confidence for shooting in international competitions, at club
in RWS. Thanks to the unique accuracy of the RWS level, in training or for sport in general RWS airgun
Match pellet R 10 top places in international competi- pellets always stand for total reliability and accuracy.
tions are constantly achieved.
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