At the beginning of this year, the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) and the renowned ammunition manufacturer RWS announced a strategic partnership making its prestigious sport shooting and hunting brand “ISSF Official Partner” and exclusive “Ammunition Provider”.
The alliance underscores the shared commitment of both organisations to the advancement of international shooting sports, the support of respective athletes across the world, and the promotion of youth development. Together, they aim to help shape the future of elite competition on the global stage.
Founded in 1886, RWS is a German manufacturer well-known for its precision-engineered, high-performance cartridges. The company relentlessly supports numerous athletes participating in ISSF events. With a legacy built on excellence, RWS continues to set benchmarks in premium ammunition and, in this specific context, design rimfire and airgun products with outstanding track records.
RWS Premium Line
The RWS Premium Line includes match cartridges trusted by the world's elite. They are designed to meet the highest demands. Thanks to selected materials, tight manufacturing tolerances and professional precision testing, they offer uncompromising quality and reliability – for accurate hits and the smallest, most consistent shot patterns.
RWS R50
- Preferred cartridge of the global elite in sport shooting
- Specially coordinated manufacturing process for unbeatable accuracy, constant velocity and reliability
- Each batch is checked multiple times and tested for ballistics, gas pressure and group size
- With perfectly tailored components in every series
- Ideal for the whole range of small bore rifle applications, bench rest and free pistol competitions
- Calibre: .22 long for rifles
- Lead bullet, 2.6 g, V0 330 m/s (barrel length: 65 cm)
RWS RAPID FIRE
Specially developed round for the rapid fire pistol discipline with optimised shooting performance
- Engineered for shooting distances of 25 metres (OSP distance)
- Consistent accuracy
- Elite sport quality
- Special wax/less lubricant grease for clean and easy loading
- Calibre: .22 long for rifles - Lead bullet, 2.6 g, V0 260 m/s (barrel length: 13 cm)
RWS R10 Match, RWS R10 Match Plus
R10 Match pellets are the first choice for the global elite and club shooters determined to optimize their performance.
The top quality of the R10 is assured by carefully selected material properties, narrow manufacturing tolerances and professional precision testing.
Absolute dimensional accuracy for length and weight are just as important as the smallest, uniform shot groups and clearly punched bullets holes. The Match pellets are carefully packaged in the specially produced competition packages.
- High-end pellets for maximum accuracy
- Available in 4.5 mm / .177 calibre
- Four different head diameters
- Weights: 0,45 g / 7.0gr and 0,53 g / 8.2 gr
- Round of 500 or match box of 100
RWS at the ISSF World Cup Munich 2025 – Precision at the highest level
From June 8 to 15, 2025, the international elite of shooting sports will meet in Munich for the ISSF World Cup – a world-class event that stands for precision, concentration and nerves of steel.
In this unique atmosphere, where every shot counts, great moments and new champions are born. RWS is proud to be the official partner and ammunition sponsor of the ISSF and the German Shooting Federation (DSB). This underlines RWS's deep commitment to international shooting sports and its athletes.
Once again this year, numerous top-class athletes will be competing with RWS ammunition. They trust in the consistently high quality and precision of our ammunition – as do Anna Janssen, Doreen Vennekamp and Clement Bessaguet, who confirms:
"I am very happy to shoot with the RWS P25 – it is the perfect ammunition for me. In competitions, I have to concentrate fully on my technique and performance. RWS gives me
the confidence that I can rely on maximum precision. With RWS, I am sure that I will win many more medals."
RWS with test shooting range on site
As every year, RWS will once again be offering participating athletes individual advice and support in selecting ammunition directly on site . Florian Schmidt will be present with the mobile RWS test shooting range to provide athletes with expert advice and help them fine-tune their equipment.
More information about the RWS test shooting range can be found here.
"We extend our best wishes to all participants of the upcoming World Cup and look forward to thrilling top-level competitions in Munich."