FULL PERFORMANCE FROM SHORT BARRELS
RWS SHORT RIFLE PERFORMANCE LINE
PERFORMANCE PLUS
Even more Power from short barrels
Short, handy barrels are well-loved amongst hunters. This trend is increasing now that hunting with silencers is now allowed in many jurisdictions. So that a rifle with a silencer doesn’t become too cumbersome, shorter barrels* are ordered more often. But beware! Standard ammunition is set up for the typical barrel length of 600 mm. If this ammunition is fired from shorter barrels, it has the following disadvantages: Loss of velocity and energy, reduced effectiveness, intense muzzle flash, loud muzzle blast and accelerated wear on silencers.
RWS has developed a loading that has been specially optimized for firing from short barrels without having to accept any reduction in performance – the SHORT RIFLE cartridge.
*RWS SHORT RIFLE ammunition is optimized for usage of 500mm barrel length.
„Many hunters are not aware of the loss of performance from shorter barrels. Great, that RWS now covers this gap with the new cartridge.“
Zeitler, passionate hunter and journalist for hunting and ballistics
Roland
OPTIMIZED, CONVINCING, SMART
RWS has revolutionized the market with the SHORT RIFLE cartridge! The fast-burning powder, optimal bullet weight and powerful primer of this specially balanced loading are responsible for the success of the SHORT RIFLE cartridge in the hunting market. This cartridge, optimized for short barrels unites the following features:
REDUCED MUZZLE FLASH
The fast-burning, offensive powder significantly reduces muzzle flash and blast in short barrels. You retain your vision after the shot when hunting at night and in twilight.
FULL VELOCITY AND ENERGY
Due to its specially balanced loading, the SHORT RIFLE cartridge achieves full velocity and energy in short barrels. For practical purposes, this means no restrictions in use and the same full effectiveness as longer barrels, even at long ranges.
BEST FOR USE WITH SILENCERS
Short barrels and silencers make a perfect pairing. The complete combustion of the fastburning powder in the barrel assures greatly increased life expectancy of the silencer and promotes accuracy. We have had particularly good experiences with HAUSKEN moderator.
NICKELED CASES
INCREASED EFFECTIVE RANGE
Speaking of that boost in performance: The V0 of the RWS SHORT RIFLE HIT is about 9% above average in barrels 400 to 600 mm long. The SHORT RIFLE HIT produces an E0 that is about 12% above average in barrels 400 to 600 mm long.
Not only do they look chic but they have a practical use. Nickeled cases are exceptionally corrosion-resistant and chamber more smoothly. Stuck cases, especially in semiautomatic rifles, are now a thing of the past. SHORT RIFLE cartridges are, in fact, particularly suitable for use in semi-automatic rifles and –of course – are available in lead-free.
*RWS SHORT RIFLE ammunition is optimized for usage of 500mm barrel length.TOP INNOVATION
BROAD RANGE Penetration Knock-Down Power Minimal meat loss Long-Range Suitability
10 10 10
7 DRIVEN HUNT, total score: 38
Our best short rifle bullets for even more power Available in .308 Win. (9,7 g I 150 gr) I .30-06 (9,7 g I 150 gr)
RWS offers a broad range of continuously upgraded solutions to guarantee full power from short barrels and to accommodate the most important applications and hunting scenarios.
The shells in the SHORT RIFLE series are currently available in the 5 most important calibres and with the four most modern RWS bullets – three of them 100% lead-free.
.308 Win. (10,7 g I 165 gr) I .30-06 (10,7 g I 165 gr) 8 x 57 JS (11,7 g I 180 gr) .308 Win. (9,7 g I 150 gr) I .30-06 (10,7 g I 165 gr) .300 Win. Mag. (10,7 g I 165 gr) I 8 x 57 JS (10,4 g I 160 gr) 9,3 x 62 (16,2 g I 250 gr) .308 Win. (9,0 g I 139 gr) I .30-06 (9,0g I 139 gr) 10 7 8 10 SPEED TIP PROFESSIONAL, total score: 35 6 10 10 7 HIT, total score: 33 10 7 7 8 EVOLUTION GREEN, total score: 32
DRIVEN HUNT
Precise - Effective - Uncompromising - Lead-free
RWS DRIVEN HUNT is a lead-free deformation bullet, specifically engineered for the requirements of driven hunts.
SPEED TIP PROFESSIONAL
The Long-Range Specialist
IT‘S ADVANTAGES AT A GLANCE
Outstanding shock effect
Maximum weight retention
Unmatched energy transfer
Exit wound guaranteed
100% lead- and fragment-free bullet
Flat nose tip for fast bullet deformation
Wide and deep hollow point for maximum expansion
Special manufacturing process for extreme knock-down power and maximum residual weight even on very short distances
Nickel-plated surface for less barrel fouling
Boattail and performance grooves for highest precision as well as stable trajectory
Swift ballistics, highest accuracy and extreme knock-down-power on ranges up to 300 m.
IT‘S ADVANTAGES AT A GLANCE
Immense shock and stopping power, even at long ranges
Extremely extended trajectory due to low air resistance
Convincing precision
Reliable exit wound
Speed tip for maximum knock-down power and flat trajectory
Soft front core for guaranteed stopping power even at longer ranges
H-shaped construction for pre-defined fragmentation
V-tail for highest precision and stable trajectory
HIT
Convincing Penetration – Lead-free
The HIT bullet is a lead-free expanding bullet with a powerful shock effect,
100% lead-free and non-fragmenting.
EVOLUTION GREEN
Outstanding shock effect – Lead-free
EVOLUTION GREEN is a 100% lead-free fragmenation bullet with an outstanding long-range performance.
IT‘S ADVANTAGES AT A GLANCE
Convincing penetration even with bone impacts
Minimal damage to the meat
Flatter trajectory
High instantaneous effectiveness
100% lead and fragment-free bullet
Twin Compression Tip for reliable deformation & flat trajectory
Nickel-plated surface for less barrel fouling
Copper deformation bullet for deep penetration
IT‘S ADVANTAGES AT A GLANCE
Outstanding knock-down power
Flat trajectory - high MRD
Long range efficiency
Stable rear section for a reliable exit wound
100% lead-free bullet
Bullet tip for highest stopping power and flat trajectory
Perforated tin front core for fast knock-down effect
Nickel-plated jacket for extended barrel lifetime
Boattail for highest precision and stable trajectory
Stable rear core for best penetration and reliable exit wound
.308 Win.
DRIVEN HUNT – 9,7g | 150gr
Barrel-Length 500 mm
.30-06
DRIVEN HUNT– 9,7g | 150gr
Barrel-Length 500 mm
.308 Win. EVO GREEN – 9,0g | 139gr
500 mm
.308
Win. SPEED
TIP PROFESSIONAL – 10,7g | 165gr
Barrel-Length 500 mm
.308 Win. HIT – 9,7g | 150gr
500 mm
.30-06
EVO GREEN – 9,0g | 139gr
Barrel-Length 500 mm
*Most Recommended Distance All products of the short rifle series are also available as standard cartridges for regular barrels.
Distance (m) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Velocity (m/s) 803 717 637 558 486 427 379 Energy (J) 3127 2493 1968 1510 1146 884 697 100 m (cm) -0,1 -6,0 -20,0 -44,6 -82,9 MRD* 148 m (cm) 1,9 4,0 0,0 -12,0 -34,6 -70,8
Distance (m) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Velocity (m/s) 821 734 653 573 499 439 388 Energy (J) 3269 2613 2068 1592 1208 935 730 100 m (cm) -0,2 -5,6 -18,8 -42,1 -78,2 MRD* 151 m (cm) 1,8 4,0 0,4 -10,7 -32,0 -66,1
Distance (m) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Velocity (m/s) 881 835 791 748 706 666 627 Energy (J) 3493 3138 2816 2518 2243 1996 1769 100 m (cm) -0,7 -3,2 -10,8 -23,3 -41,3 MRD* 180 m (cm) 1,3 4,0 2,8 -2,8 -13,3 -29,3
Distance (m) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Velocity (m/s) 830 794 760 726 693 661 630 Energy (J) 3686 3373 3090 2820 2569 2338 2123 100 m (cm) -0,6 -3,7 -12,0 -25,5 -44,6 MRD* 173 m (cm) 1,5 4,0 2,3 -4,0 -15,5 -32,5
Barrel-Length
Distance (m) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Velocity (m/s) 870 830 791 753 716 680 646 Energy (J) 3671 3341 3035 2750 2486 2243 2024 100 m (cm) -0,7 -3,2 -10,7 -23,1 -40,7 MRD* 180 m (cm) 1,3 4,0 2,8 -2,7 -13,0 -28,7
Barrel-Length
Distance (m) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Velocity (m/s) 900 852 806 761 717 676 636 Energy (J) 3645 3267 2923 2606 2313 2056 1820 100 m (cm) -0,8 -3,0 -10,2 -22,2 -39,6 MRD* 184 m (cm) 1,2 4,0 3,1 -2,1 -12,1 -27,5
.30-06
SPEED TIP PROFESSIONAL – 10,7g | 165gr
Barrel-Length 500 mm
8 x 57 JS HIT – 10,4g | 160gr
Barrel-Length 500 mm
.30-06 HIT – 10,7g | 165gr
8 x 57 JS SPEED TIP PROFESSIONAL – 11,7g | 180gr
Barrel-Length 500 mm
.300 Win. Mag. HIT – 10,7g | 165gr
9,3 x 62 HIT – 16,2g | 250gr
Barrel-Length 500 mm
Barrel-Length 500 mm
Barrel-Length 500 mm
BALLISTIC DATA
Distance (m) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Velocity (m/s) 765 728 693 659 627 594 563 Energy (J) 3424 3100 2809 2541 2300 2064 1854 100 m (cm) -0,2 -4,9 -15,5 -32,3 -56,1 MRD* 155 m (cm) 1,8 4,0 1,0 -7,6 -22,4 -44,2
Distance (m) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Velocity (m/s) 835 791 748 708 670 632 596 Energy (J) 3615 3244 2901 2599 2328 2071 1842 100 m (cm) -0,5 -3,9 -12,6 -26,8 -47,2 MRD* 169 m (cm) 1,4 3,9 2,0 -4,8 -17,1 -35,5
Distance (m) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Velocity (m/s) 770 734 698 665 633 601 571 Energy (J) 4804 4365 3948 3583 3247 2927 2642 100 m (cm) -0,2 -4,8 -15,2 -31,7 -55,0 MRD* 159 m (cm) 1,8 3,9 1,1 -7,3 -21,8 -43,1
Distance (m) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Velocity (m/s) 950 911 873 836 800 765 731 Energy (J) 4828 4440 4077 3739 3424 3131 2859 100 m (cm) -1,0 -2,2 -7,9 -17,5 -31,2 MRD* 199 m (cm) 0,9 3,9 3,7 -0,1 -7,7 -19,4
Distance (m) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Velocity (m/s) 870 832 795 758 723 689 655 Energy (J) 4049 3703 3381 3074 2797 2540 2295 100 m (cm) -0,7 -3,2 -10,6 -22,7 -40,0 MRD* 179 m (cm) 1,2 3,9 2,7 -2,8 -13,0 -28,3
Distance (m) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Velocity (m/s) 840 804 769 734 701 668 636 Energy (J) 3775 3458 3164 2882 2629 2387 2164 100 m (cm) -0,6 -3,6 -11,7 -24,8 -43,4 MRD* 173 m (cm) 1,3 3,9 2,3 -3,9 -15,0 -31,7
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