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Contents
The Rottweil brand 2
A Nobel prize for ammunition 3
The Rottweil cartridge and its components 4
Waidmannsheil Pappe 8
Magnum 8
Jagd braun Streu 10
Supertrap 24 HV 10
Express / Buckshot 12
Slugs 12
Rottweil steelshot cartridge program 14
Rottweil shotshell program 18
Glossary 22
Overview of all Rottweil shotshells 24
Application consultant 26
A Nobel prize for ammunition
... This doesn’t actually exist, but when
Alfred Nobel created the Alfred Nobel & Co.
in 1865 to produce the dynamite he
had developed, the pioneering spirit and
inventiveness he demonstrated were the
keys to his success. The search for new
ways, the visions of new products and
properties were part of the company phi-
losophy from the very start. The Nobel Peace Prize created
by Alfred Nobel, and awarded many times over to research-
ers, artistic and socially engaged people, proves every year
what importance aiming for improvements had, even in the
personal life philosophy of the company
founder. The company retained this spirit
of research even after Nobel’s death in
1896. In the spring of 2002, the ammu-
nitions business of Dynamit Nobel was
taken over by the Swiss technology group
RUAG. The newly created RUAG Ammo-
tec GmbH can now take advantage of the
chance to create new synergies and further develop the latest
ammunitions technology. It is no wonder that millions of hunt-
ers and marksmen around the world place their trust in the
traditional brands of RWS, Rottweil, Norma, HP and GECO.
High quality products
For more than a century now, ammuni-
tion products have been manufactured
at the Fürth-Stadeln RUAG Ammotec
GmbH factory. The company has had
a lively history. In 1855, Heinrich Uten-
doerffer received permission to set up
a laboratory for the production of pro-
pellants. In 1889 Utendoerffer then sold his company, which
was then still located in Nuremberg, in 1889 to the “Rheinisch
Westfälische Sprengstoff-Actien-Gesellschaft” (RWS) founded
in 1886 in Troisdorf. After there were repeated problems in
Nuremberg with regards to concession
allocations, the factory was moved in
1894 to today’s Fürth district of Stadeln.
In 1971, the shot cartridge production,
founded in Rottweil am Neckar and
located for decades in Karlsruhe-Dur-
lach, was moved to Fürth-Stadeln. Since
then, Rottweil shot cartridges for hunting and sport have been
produced here together with another wide range of products
with “explosive characters”. Production is carefully monitored
so that you can shoot successfully and safely.
The brands
RWS started development of rust-free propel-
lants back in 1901. Instead of the previously used
potassium chlorate, which often caused rust for-
mation and barrel erosion, the ammunitions spe-
cialist tested various other substances such as e.g.
barium nitrate. Increasing numbers of slow-rusting propel-
lants came into use after 1910. The main breakthrough only
came in 1918 once trizinate had been tested for use in igni-
tion caps. Trizinate is very storage stable and has excellent
ignition characteristics, but is also very insensitive.
Only the addition of tetraze made trizinate sensi-
tive enough for use. This propellant was patented
in 1926, called SINOXID® and is, as a focal inven-
tion, now used around the world. The advantages
of the SINOXID® mixture are still valid today: Rust and erosion-
free action, uniform action, high storage stability and reduc-
tion of environmental pollution thanks to the mercury-free
components.
The foundation of the Rottweil powder factory on
the Neckar goes back, according to old documents,
to the 15th century. The name Rottweil became
famous thanks fi rstly to the red Waidmannsheil
shot cartridge and since 1921 to the current day thanks to
the legendary “black Waidmannsheil” with its cardboard case.
Rottweil shot cartridges have been made since 1971 in Fürth-
Stadeln under the control of the company RUAG Ammo-
tec GmbH. Rottweil hunting and sport shot cartridges have
always had a good reputation with regards to their quality and
performance and are appreciated equally around
the world by hunters and marksmen. Most of the
“Rottweil employees” are themselves enthusiastic
hunters and clay pigeon shooters. Their valuable
experience is constantly added to the development process
and has an infl uence on even the smallest details of the Rot-
tweil shotgun cartridges. This personal engagement is a part
of our company philosophy: At the moment of fi ring, hunters
and marksmen can concentrate on the essentials and place
their trust at all times in Rottweil shot cartridges.
2 3
A balanced mixture
The intermediate material (wad)
The fi bre wad, card wad, H-wad and plastic case plug all act
separately or in combination as the intermediate wad mate-
rial sealing the powder chamber away from the shot load in
the cartridge. The wad is necessary to transfer the surge of
combustion gases as force against the shot load. It also acts as
an effective sealant against the escape of hot powder gases to
the shot load. If this extreme heat acted directly
on the lead shot load, it could cause lumps to
form through the sticking together of shot grains.
This would lead to a hit pattern with poor cov-
erage and the clumped shot grains would also
have a greater range, thus putting considerable
areas around the target area in danger. The wad
material must therefore be so elastic and plas-
tic that it expands circularly when compressed
by the pressure of the combustion gases. This
ensures secure gas sealing behind the shot load
both in the case, the chamber cone of the fi ring
chamber and when passing through the barrel.
In addition to gas sealing, it also effects reliable
cleaning of the barrel walls, removing residues
and deposits left by the previous shot. The plas-
tic cup wad prevents the lead shot from being
abraded in the barrel. The rear section acts like a
collar seal during the shot; powder gases cannot
therefore escape in that direction.
The powder
The smokeless nitrocellulose powder is an offensive combust-
ing powder. When it is ignited, the powder charge is converted
almost without smoke and without residues into a large gas
volume which provides the shot with the necessary energy.
The type and amount of powder is decisive in determining the
gas pressure, to a large extent the speed and to some extent
the shot pattern scatter, the recoil and the function of the car-
tridge in self-loading shotguns.
The shot charge
The shot grains, made of a special lead alloy, are cast in a
shot tower 43 m high. The molten lead drips from the top of
the tower through a sieve-type container into a
water container at the foot of the tower. The fall
through the tower creates the ball shape of the
shot. A mechanical sorting device automatically
sorts out irregular and incorrectly dimensioned
grain sizes. Rottweil shot cartridges use GECO-X
hard shot which contains special alloy supple-
ments and is surface treated. This almost com-
pletely prevents deformation of the shot and
lead deposits in the barrel. Lead shot has been
increasingly criticised over the past years because
of increasing environmental awareness. Rottweil
has therefore concentrated in detail on alterna-
tives to lead shot. It was however determined
that currently there are no high-quality, techni-
cal and cost effective replacements for lead shot
apart from soft iron shot. Steel shot however
has different ballistic properties and cannot be
dealt with here in just a few sentences. We have
therefore dedicated a separate chapter to the
topic of “steel shot” (see Page 14).
The crimp
In modern shot cartridges, the case mouth is crimped closed
over the shot charge in a star crimp pattern, which reduces
the length of the cartridge (in comparison to the roll crimp
with cover wad that is only used infrequently).
Quality decides
The case
Up until 1960, shot cartridges only came with
cardboard cases. Since the increased industrial
use of plastics in the 70’s, completely non-
swelling plastic cases have also been in use.
However, some cartridges are still produced
with cardboard in order to counter increasingly
signifi cant environmental problems. The card-
board case tube is produced with several, glued-
together layers of a high-quality Kraft paper,
perfectly calibrated and glazed, then lacquered
as protection against moisture. The base plug
in cardboard cases consists of a special card-
board, perfectly dimensioned and produced by
strongly compressing spirally wound cardboard
strips. This stabilises the case fl oor, contains the propellant
and seals the case to the rear during fi ring. The plastic case
tube consists of polyethylene (PE). Polyethyl-
ene is, according to technical regulations, not
a hazardous substance and can therefore be
disposed of in domestic waste/general waste.
A thick-walled tube is produced and this tube
is continuously bi-axially stretched in a special
system. This results in fi ve-fold strengthen-
ing of the output tube. The tube is pressed,
together with the brass head, to form the car-
tridge base by means of the base plug. The
brass head is made of sheet steel and then
brass-plated. The imprinted numbers indicate
the calibre of the cartridge. The brass head in
plastic cases replaces the card inlay thanks to
its special shape. This results in both a solid fi t
of the primer and good sealing thanks to the high elasticity of
the plastic material.
The ignition
The shot cartridge ignition is a centerfi re igni-
tion (also called: medium ignition) and is
located in the ignition bell of the case fl oor.
It is an anvil ignition because the ignition
case contains the ignition cap with the very
impact sensitive propellant and the anvil. The housing, anvil
and ignition cap form a compact unit. The ignition can only
work reliably when a perfect fi ring pin strikes
deeply enough into the centre of the ignition
cap with suffi cient energy. The propellant
is pushed against the anvil by the fi ring pin
impact where it ignites within a thousandth
of a second. This energy is transferred in the
form of a powerful fl ame through the fl ash hole and ignites
the powder.
4 5
In Germany, as in other C.I.P. * member states, shot cartridge
manufacturers must comply with specific limits set out in the
firing laws. This specifies that the average gas pressure in cali-
bre 12 must not exceed a value
of 740 bar, 780 bar for calibre 16
and 820 bar for calibre 20. With
the shot pattern, it is not the
initial speed directly before the
barrel mouth (V0 ) that is meas-
ured, but the V2.5, i.e. the speed
at 2.5 m distant from the barrel
mouth. The flight speed of the
shot grains is mainly dependent
on the shot grain size. V2.5 meas-
urements may vary considerably
even if the initial speed is identi-
cal, as shot with smaller diame-
ters lose speed more rapidly due
to the air resistance acting on the
lower intrinsic weight of the shot.
The total shot width of lead shot,
i.e. the distance where it could
endanger the area surrounding the target, can be roughly cal-
culated as follows: Shot size x 100 = danger area in m.
Example: 3 mm shot x 100 = 300 m. This is the greatest pos-
sible hazard with a favourable firing angle. This hazard area is
significantly lower for soft iron shot because of the lower spe-
cific weight of the shot. Clumping
shot however forms projectiles
of greater weight and therefore,
depending on the weight of the
shot lumps, can endanger the
surroundings at significantly
greater distances. The huntsman
shot firing distance using lead
shot is between 35 and at the
most 40 m depending on calibre
and shot grain size. In addition,
scattering is so great that there is
not sufficient patterning. The pen-
etration force and therefore the
effective killing effect of the shot
decreases with increasing shot
distance – and this occurs more
rapidly, the smaller the shot is.
* C.I.P. = Commission internatio-
nale permanente pour l‘épreuve des armes à feu portatives (per-
manent international commission for inspection of hand weapons)
Playing it safe
15 mnormal cartridges
25 mnormal cartridges
15 mspreader cartridges
25 mspreader cartridges
The different calibres
The calibre designation for shotguns comes from England and
is internationally valid. The calibre is based on the number of
uniformly round balls, cast from pure lead, that weigh pre-
cisely one English pound (453.6 g). 16 uniformly sized balls
are therefore known as calibre 16. The most common shot-
gun calibres are 12, 16, 20, 28 and 36 (=.410). The calibre
data and the manufacturer data are imprinted on the car-
tridge base of shotgun cartridges. The case length is also given
with the calibre information, e.g. calibre 16/70. The entire
case length is defined, e.g. 65, 67.5, 70, 76 or 89 mm. Sealed
cartridges are generally approx. 6 mm shorter with roll crimps
and approx. 11 mm shorter for star crimps than the nomi-
nal measurement given for case length. Therefore cartridges
with longer cases can fit without problem before firing into
shotguns with shorter firing chambers. When the case mouth
opens or unfolds after firing, the chamber cone of a shorter
firing chamber prevents complete opening of the case. This
causes a blockage of the shot load in the firing chamber cone
and this can lead to an increase in gas pressure. In order to
manufacture a single cartridge type for the chamber lengths
65 and 70 mm, cartridges with a case length (average length)
of 67.5 mm have been developed for 12, 16 and 20 calibres.
6 7
Schematic diagram – subject to technical changes
Schematic diagram – subject to technical changes
“The hunting desire sent me out one evening last
August. I aimed for a small ladder near to a foxhole,
climbed up and got myself in place. Time passed and it
got steadily darker. I had already accepted the thought of
returning home without any prizes and was picking up
my rifl e shotgun to unload it when I saw a movement
near the main hole. A grey shadow slowly came out of
the hole. No more time for the binoculars so I used the
telescopic sights. It was true: a fox. It suddenly turned
and started going back to the hole. Now everything
went really fast: aim, release and .. fi re! My load of 3.5
mm Waidmannsheil shot did a good job. The red fox
leapt up and then collapsed on himself. Only then did I
realise how the hunting fever had gripped me. I climbed
down to look at the fox. The closer I came, the larger he
got. An impressive dog of approx. 8 kg in weight lay
before me. My black Rottweil ® Waidmannsheil once
again gave me good service.”
Jochen Borchert, President of the German Hun-
ting Association (Deutscher Jagdschutzverband)
“When winter has returned to the hunting grounds
and the deer and foxes are wearing their thick winter
furs, that’s when I love to go hunting with the Rott-
weil ® Magnum. It’s the fi rst choice when it is impor-
tant to hit the game spot-on thanks to its heavy load
and excellent patterning.”
Niclas Persson, Hunting Product Manager,
NorMark, Sweden
Highly stable, impregnated cardboard case
GECO-X hard shot
High quality, biodegradable fi bre wad
Ecologically biodegradable cardboard wadfor optimal sealing
Smokeless Rottweil powder
Base plug
SINOXID® ignition:Erosion-proof and less wear on bore
20 mm brass head
Highly stable PE case
Maximum shot weight withGECO-X hard shot
Cup wad
loaded withspecial Magnum powder
Base plug
SINOXID® ignition:Erosion-proof and less wear on bore
20 mm brass head
The legendary Waidmannsheil Pappe has been around for
almost a century now and it can look back upon a long
tradition. Generations of hunters are familiar with this car-
tridge, which originally used to be produced with a red
and blue case. The constant optimisation process means
that the Waidmannsheil Pappe has developed into one of
the most mature shot cartridges with practically no rivals
amongst the other shot cartridges available.
This cartridge type is characterised by the highest possible
shot weights in calibres 12 and 20. The high shot weight
of the Rottweil Magnum guarantees suffi cient killing force
even at long-range limits. This can be a factor of hunting
success in particular for small game hunting where long-
range shooting is often necessary due to unfavourable
surroundings. The Magnum cartridge may only be used in
shotguns with 76 mm (3”) fi ring chambers.
Waidmannsheil pappe – Masterfully perfected for demanding hunters
Magnum – Particularly powerful for more patterning
THE SPECIAL QUALITIES AT A GLANCE:
• The high shot weight ensures excellent patterning even
for longer distances.
• The black plastic case made of PE is extremely resistant
to moisture.
• The 20 mm brass head makes this cartridge particularly
high quality.
• The cup wad used in the Magnum is extraordinarily
stable and prevents the shot from wear in the barrel.
• The rear-facing part of the wad seals the shot load
against powder gas thanks to the special construction of
the seal lips. Clumping is therefore prevented.
• The guidance of the shot in the cup wad leads to a
tighter shooting pattern.
THE SPECIAL QUALITIES AT A GLANCE:
• The biodegradable cardboard case and intermediate
material made of a cardboard wad and fi bre wad means
that this cartridge is particularly environmentally-friendly.
• The case is also coated with impact-resistant paint that
protects the cartridge against moisture. The cartridges
can be loaded even in damp weather or rain.
• The 20 mm brass head makes this cartridge particularly
high quality.
• The high quality intermediate material combination
of fi bre wad and cardboard wad means that different
choke bores can be better utilised. This has in turn a
positive effect on the patterning.
• The additional cardboard inlay optimally seals off the
powder chamber. This ensures uniform combustion of
the powder.
• The shooting pattern of the Waidmannsheil Pappe is
perfect in every aspect.
8 9
Schematic diagram – subject to technical changes
Schematic diagram – subject to technical changes
“In autumn 2004, I was invited to hunt at an
extremely good pheasant shoot. I took my place with
my Rottweil ® rifl e 700 Sporting shotgun and with
Rottweil ® Jagd braun Streu 2.7 mm in my bags.
The driven pheasants came fl ying over very fast. I
aimed and shot. The pheasants fell like stones from
heaven. The greater patterning of the Rottweil ®
Jagd braun Streu once again led me to an excellent
hunting success.”
Engelbert Schulze-Heil, hunter
“Many of my greatest successes are due to the
Rottweil ® Supertrap 24 HV. The Supertrap 24
HV is extremely fast. That allows optimal triggering
on the pigeon. Missed hits that result from various
forward allowances under different pigeon throwing
distances and wind are reduced here to a minimum.
The Rottweil ® Supertrap 24 HV achieves equally
high speed and top patterning so that the pigeon
safely shatters on the second shot. This is extremely
important for mental strength during competitions. The
excellent patterning is due to the homogenous shot in
this super-fast trap cartridge. For these reasons, I put
my trust in my Rottweil ® Supertrap 24 HV.”
Ingo Brammer, gunsmith master, state winner
NRW 2004 and team winner in the national
championships 2004 in sports shooting
Highly stable, painted cardboard case
GECO-X hard shot
Spreader device for larger area patterning over short range
Biologically degradable fi bre wad
H-wad
Powder charge
Base plug
SINOXID® ignition:Erosion-proof and less wear on bore
20 mm brass head
Highly stable PE case
GECO-X hard shot
High speed cup wad
HV powder charge
Base plug
SINOXID® ignition:Erosion-proof and less wear on bore
20 mm brass head
Rottweil was the fi rst shot cartridge manufacturer to have
the idea of using the spreader device originally designed
for clay pigeon shooting. This special variation of the Jagd
braun is ideal for successful shooting over short ranges,
e.g. forest hunting or crossing ducks. Greater patterning of
the shot pattern is achieved with the spreader device.
THE SPECIAL QUALITIES AT A GLANCE:
• The spreader device effects a greater patterning of the
shot pattern up to approx. 25 m.
• The hit probability is greater through the higher
patterning and the venison loss is lower.
• These cartridges have less effect on the environment
because of the degradable cardboard case and fi bre
wad.
• The case is also coated with impact-resistant paint that
protects the cartridge against moisture. The cartridges
can be loaded even in damp weather or rain.
• The H-wad optimally seals off the powder chamber. This
ensures uniform combustion of the powder.
Amongst shooters, this fast cartridge made a name for itself
since its introduction years ago as a high performance (HV
= High Velocity) cartridge for clay disc shooting. Despite its
speed, the shot is optimally and uniformly distributed. The
HV series is therefore particularly suited for all Olympic
and other clay pigeon shooting disciplines
THE SPECIAL QUALITIES AT A GLANCE:
• The Supertrap 24 HV is extremely fast at 420 m/s. Hit
probability is increased enormously with this speed and
the uniform patterning of the shot.
• The 20 mm brass head makes this cartridge particularly
high quality.
• The cup wad used is extremely stable and prevents the
shot from wear in the barrel.
Jagd braun Streu – Classic excellence for short distances
Supertrap 24 HV – Extremely fast for unerring competitors
10 11
Transparent PE plastic case
Brenneke slug
Felt wad
H-wad
Powder charge
Base plug
SINOXID® ignition:Erosion-proof and less wear on bore
20 mm brass head
Transparent PE plastic case
Buckshot
Biologically degradable fi bre wad
H-wad
Powder charge
Base plug
SINOXID® ignition:Erosion-proof and less wear on bore
20 mm brass head
Schematic diagram – subject to technical changes
Schematic diagram – subject to technical changes
“I have often been in the situation during small game
driven hunts when the beaters have suddenly called out
about escaping pigs. Up to a fi ring distance of approx.
50 m and complying with all safety measures (target
trap!), I have put my trust for years in the Rottweil ®
Brenneke Classic. It is recommended even for big objects
due to the great cross-section area and high projectile
mass. As my tests have proven, the Brenneke Classic
fi res correctly from most barrels. Game preservation is
good and at short range a ball cartridge is just as good
as a rifl e cartridge. My more than 40 years of experi-
ence with Rottweil ® Brenneke cartridges have always
been positive.”
Werner Reb, hunting journalist, author
(e.g. “JagdwaffenPRAXIS”, “Die Bewegungsjagd”)
These special cartridges are produced in various shot
diameters. Normally known as buckshot they are designed
for specifi c hunting applications and are used in countries
where “rough shooting” is allowed for cloven game. The
use of buckshot can be appropriate especially at short
range and under particular land conditions (e.g. thick
bush).
THE SPECIAL QUALITIES AT A GLANCE:
• This cartridge is designed for special hunting
applications.
• The plastic case made of PE is extremely resistant to
moisture.
• The H-wad optimally seals off the powder chamber. This
ensures uniform combustion of the powder.
• The transparent case shows the contents at a glance and
prevents the mistaken use of cartridges with buckshot.
This classic hunting cartridge contains the classic slug with
felt wad and can be used up to 50 m. The choke bore
does not infl uence the precision of this cartridge so that it
can be shot from all types of shotguns. This cartridge has
been available for decades in the three main calibres and
case lengths of 67.5 mm (also for shotguns with 65 mm
fi ring chambers) and 70 mm.
THE SPECIAL QUALITIES AT A GLANCE:
• The externally angled, deformable lead ribs adapt to the
different mouth shapes without damaging the barrels.
• The felt wad is permanently attached to the slug and
stabilises the projectile ensuring optimal precision.
• The plastic case made of PE is extremely resistant to
moisture.
• The transparent case shows the contents at a glance
and prevents the mistaken use of cartridges with slug.
• The H-wad optimally seals off the powder chamber.
This ensures uniform combustion of the powder.
Express - Specially developed for particular hunting situations
Brenneke – Extremely effective for shooting during driven hunts
12 13
In comparison to conventional lead shot, soft iron shot has
a disadvantage of a lower specifi c weight. Soft iron shot fl ies
slower and not so far with 7.8 g/cm3 compared to 11.0 g/cm3
for lead. In order to compensate the fl ight behaviour and the
energy loss of soft iron shot compared to lead balls, the size
of the soft iron shot must be selected around 2 shot num-
bers higher for the same hunting purpose. In simplifi ed terms:
Instead of a shot cartridge with 2.7 mm (No. 6) lead shot, a
shot cartridge with 3.2 mm (No. 4) soft iron shot must be
used.
How does soft iron shot behave in the barrel?
The general rule for soft iron shot is: “the smaller the shot, the
better it is for the barrel”!
• Cartridges up to 3.25 mm with soft iron shot and a V 2.5
speed of maximum 400 m/s are, according to the C.I.P. * deci-
sion, normal cartridges; they can therefore be used without
reservations in normal fi ring shotguns.
• Shot over 3.25 mm require weapons that can withstand fi ring
with higher pressures (1370 bar) and soft iron shot fi ring. The
choke profi le of the weapon must be at least 60 mm long and
taper off conically and uniformly. Tested weapons are marked
with a lily.
• Shot above 4 mm diameter may only be fi red from weapons
with a throat of ½ choke (max. 0.5 mm).
The shot cups have special signifi cance in soft iron shot car-
tridges. In order to protect the barrel interior from the harder
soft iron shot, the shot cups have thicker walls and are made
of a signifi cantly stronger material.
The fl ight behaviour of soft iron shot
* C.I.P. = C.I.P. = Commission internationale permanente pour l‘épreuve des armes à feu portatives (permanent international commis-sion for inspection of hand weapons)
Speed (m/s)400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0 25 50 distance (m)
Soft iron shot 3.2 mmLead shot 2,7 mm
Shot cartridges – external ballistics – speed curve
Shot grain energy (J)11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0 25 50 distance (m)
Soft iron shot 3,2 mm Lead shot 2,7 mm
Shot patterns – external ballistics – energy curve
The fi rst discussions about lead shot,
for and against, took place in the USA.
But the question of “lead shot for
water game” has also been a hot sub-
ject for years in Europe. There is always
the danger in intensively hunted shal-
low water areas that bottom-feeding
water game eats the lead shot and
dies. But lead shot can also affect agricultural areas that are
intensively hunted or clay pigeon shooting stands located in
water protection areas or where shooting takes place near
standing or fl owing water. The leaders here are the Nether-
lands and Denmark: Both countries now only permit soft iron
shot cartridges. Other European countries are also discussing
the avoidance of lead shot and are aiming in the coming years
to stop the use of lead shot almost entirely. A joint recommen-
dation by the Deutschen Jagdschutzverbandes and the Federal
Ministries for consumer protection, nutrition, agriculture and
forestry specifi es complete avoidance of lead shot cartridges
for hunting ducks on water and other waterfowl. In the mean-
time, the states of Schleswig-Holstein, Niedersachsen, Nordr-
hein-Westfalen und Baden-Württemberg have take up this
recommendation and issued decrees
limiting or even completely excluding
the hunting of waterfowl and hunting
on water or shallow waters with lead
shot. It is foreseeable that this devel-
opment will be taken up by further
federal states.
There is only one alternative – soft iron shot
Long-term investigations and tests have shown that soft iron
shot has no toxic effect and that it degrades naturally through
oxidation. This means it has less effect on the environment
when it is deposited in waters, land or plants. The danger of
poisoning is also avoided for low-feeding ducks. Soft iron shot
meets all demands set by the C.I.P. and the S.A.A.M.I. No other
metal currently available as a substitute for lead can meet these
requirements to the same extent.
What is steel shot?
The term “steel shot” is metallurgically seen incorrect, as it is a
soft iron with a very low carbon component. In international eve-
ryday language however, soft iron shot is known as “Steel-Shot”.
Environmental aspects in hunting
14 1514
Rottweil Steel Skeet / Steel Trap - Lead-free for successful skeet and trap shooters
Lead-free trap cartridges with C.I.P. compliant soft iron shot for environmentally sensitive clay pigeon ranges.
• Bordeaux-red plastic case• 20 mm brass head• Special cup wad• Soft iron shot• Environmentally-friendly
Rottweil Steel Skeet
Calibre 12/70Standard proof marks
2,0 + 2,3 mm 24 g box of 25
Calibre 12/70Standard proof marks
2,3 mm 28 g box of 25
Rottweil Steel Trap
Calibre 12/70Standard proof marks
2,4 + 2,6 mm 24 g box of 25
Calibre 12/70Standard proof marks
2,6 mm 28 g box of 25
Rottweil Steel Game- Lead-free for sensitive country / wetlands
This cartridge with C.I.P. compliant soft iron shot is specially developed for hunting in sen-sitive country areas, for instance waters and areas where lead shot is not permitted.
• Cal. 12: Silver-coloured plastic case Cal. 16 + 20: Red plastic case• Cal. 12: 20 mm brass head Cal. 16 + 20: 16 mm brass head• Special cup wad• Soft iron shot• Environmentally-friendly / waterfowl safe
Calibre 12/70Standard proof marks
2,3 – 3,25 mm 32 g box of 25
Calibre 12/70Steel proof marks
3,5 – 3,75 mm 32 g box of 25
Calibre 16/70Standard proof marks
3,0 mm 26 g box of 10
Calibre 20/70Standard proof marks
2,6 mm 24 g box of 10
Calibre 20/70Steel proof marks
3,25 mm 24 g box of 10
Rottweil Steel Game HV - lead-free, for more velocity
This lead-free cartridge with steel shot in com-pliance with C.I.P. features a higher velocity than the RW S.G.
• silver coloured plastic case • 20 mm brass head • plastic wad • steel shot • environmentally friendly
Calibre 12/70Steel proof marks
3,25 + 3,75 mm 32 g box of 25
Rottweil Steel Game Magnum- Lead-free for more patterning
These lead-free cartridges with C.I.P. compliant soft iron shot are characterised by a high shot weight. They therefore guarantee suffi cient pat-terning even at long range distances.
• Black plastic case• 20 mm brass head• Special cup wad• Soft iron shot• Environmentally-friendly / waterfowl safe
Calibre 12/76 MagnumSteel proof marks
3,25 mm 36 g box of 10
Calibre 12/76 MagnumSteel proof marks
3,5 – 3,75 mm 36 g box of 10
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What is the effect of soft iron
shot?
The soft iron shot retains its
round form in comparison to
lead shot due to the harder
material characteristics. This
results in a tighter pattern,
which has a shorter length
expansion than lead shot pat-
terns. Because of this, the area
covered at the target is tighten-
ing towards the centre.
What calibres are soft iron shot available in?
The conditions for producing cartridges are set up and
issued by the C.I.P. (perma-
nent international commis-
sion for inspection of hand
weapons). Decrees issued
by the C.I.P. are immediately
transferred into national law
by the C.I.P. member states.
Rottweil offers a comprehen-
sive range of soft iron shot-
shells for hunting which is
being extended bit by bit (in
compliance with further C.I.P. decrees). When using soft
iron shot cartridges, the suitability of the weapon used
must be checked with the proofmark and, if in doubt, a
specialist should be consulted.
Soft iron shot
CALIBREfor weapons with
smooth barrels
AMMUNITION USED WEAPON
permissible normal
gas pressure (bar)
Steel shot(mm) normal checked
weapon
(normal fi ring)
magnum proofed guns* with additional steel
proofmark
(improved)
Tab.1 Tab.2
Barrel without restrictions or
tapering
Barrel with max. 0.5 mm (1/2 choke)
12/70normal charge 740 3,25 x
12/70magnum charge 1050 <�4,00 4,00 x
12/76magnum charge 1050 <�4,00 4,00 x
16normal charge 780 3,00 x
16magnum charge*
1050 <�3,50 3,50 x
20/70normal charge 830 2,60 3,50 x
20/70magnum charge 1050 < 3,25 3,25 x
20/76magnum charge 1050 < 3,25 3,25 x
* no statutory regulations as yet In addition to the range shown here, country-specifi c shot cartridges are also available.
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Rottweil Tiger- Suitable for all application purposes
This shot cartridge with a case length of 67.5 mm is designed for shotguns with the formerly common fi ring chamber length of 65 mm and it is extremely reliable when used with the crit-ical semi-automatic shotguns.
• Red plastic case• Cal. 12: 20 mm brass head Cal. 16 and 20: 16 mm brass head• Cup wad H-wad/fi bre wad for Cal. 20• Also available as spreader cartridge (=Tiger Disperseur)• Lead shot
Calibre 12/67,5 2,2 – 4,0 mm 32 g box of 10
Calibre 16/67,5 2,5 - 3,5 mm 27 g box of 10
Calibre 20/67,5 2,5 – 3,0 mm 25,5 g box of 10
Rottweil Special 36- A lot of shot for bargain-hunters
This hunting shot cartridge with low base cap height and high shot weight is an alternative with very little reduction in quality for price-conscious hunters. The lower price is due to the use of more economical components during production.
• Dark-green PE plastic case• 16 mm brass head• Cup wad• Lead shot
Calibre 12/70 2,2 – 4,0 mm 36 g box o f 25
Rottweil Special 12 F, 16 F, 20 F- Fine shot for higher hit rates
This hunting shot cartridge series provides a great variety of shot sizes in all three calibres. The emphasis here has been laid on fi ner shot. The fi bre wad, combined with the H-wad, results in a particularly uniform, wide pattern-ing and better hit rates for smaller game.
• Green plastic case Yellow plastic case for Cal. 20• Cal. 12: 12 mm brass head Cal. 16 and 20: 8 mm brass head• H-wad/fi bre wad• Lead shot
Calibre 12/67,5 1,7 – 3,2 mm 32 g box of 25
Calibre 16/67,5 2,2 – 3,0 mm 27 g box of 25
Calibre 20/67,5 2,0 – 3,0 mm 26 g box of 25
Rottweil Mark II 30 HV- Fast shot for fast fl ying game
Hunting of small game requires smaller shot sizes. The reduced shot weight of 30 g enables high fi ring success over the entire hunting day. The higher speed (HV = High Velocity) used for rapidly approaching fl ying game such as e.g. red-legged partridges, increases the hit rate and therefore hunting success.
• Pale-green plastic case• 12 mm brass head• Cup wad• Lead shot• Particularly fast (HV)
Calibre 12/67,5 2,5 + 2,7 mm 30 g box of 25
Rottweil Special 20 HV- Fast cartridges for 20 gauge shotguns
This is the alternative for lovers of 20 shotguns, who usually hunt fast fl ying game coming from far off. The higher speed (HV = High Velocity) of the shot weight held in the cup wad offers great performance even at long-range – with-out affecting the uniform distribution of the shot.
• Yellow plastic case• 8 mm brass head• Cup wad• Lead shot• Particularly fast (HV)
Calibre 20/70 2,5 – 3,0 mm 26 g box of 25
Rottweil Tiger Disperseur- Suitable for short-range
This economic spreader version of the Rottweil Tiger for short-range fi ring is particularly suit-able for duck and forest hunting. The greater scatter increases the hit probability and pre-vents game loss.
• Red plastic case• 20 mm brass head• H-wad/fi bre wad• Lead shot• Spreader device made of plastic
Calibre 12/67,5 2,7 mm 32 g box of 10
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Rottweil Jagd braun- Classically good for versatile hunters
This cartridge with cardboard case and 36 or 31 g shot weight is a real alternative to the Waidmannsheil Pappe. The intermediate mate-rial combination of an H-wad and the fi bre wad make this cartridge attractive in price.
• Brown cardboard case (painted) • Base plug made of cardboard• 20 mm brass head• H-wad/fi bre wad • Lead shot
Calibre 12/70 2,7 - 3,5 mm 36 box of 10
Calibre 16/70 3,0 - 3,5 mm 31 box of 10
Rottweil Magnum- Particularly powerful for more patterning
This cartridge is particularly suitable for the spe-cial demands of small game hunting thanks to the highest possible shot weight. The Magnum cartridge may only be used in shotguns with 76 mm (3”) fi ring chambers.
• Black plastic case• 20 mm brass head• Cup wad• Lead shot• Highest possible shot weight
Calibre 12/76 Magnum 2,7 - 4,0 mm 52 g box of 10
Calibre 20/76 Magnum 2,7 - 3,7 mm 33 g box of 10
Rottweil Waidmannsheil Pappe- Masterfully perfected for demanding hunters
Extremely high-quality shot cartridges that have been continually developed over decades. The cardboard case is extra wear-proof and painted to be more impact-resistant. Improved over the past years with the intermediate material combination of cardboard wad and fi bre wad, it is extremely stable due to the structure with the card inlay in the base.
• Black cardboard case (painted) • Base plug made of cardboard• Card inlay• 20 mm brass head• Cardboard wad/fi bre wad• Lead shot
Calibre 12/70 2,2 - 4,0 mm 36 g box of 10
Calibre 16/70 3,0 - 4,0 mm 31 g box of 10
Rottweil Semi Magnum- Extra patterning for normal shotguns
This semi-magnum charge has been devel-oped to offer hunters a higher shot weight for normal fi ring shotguns with a fi ring chamber of 70 mm. The inner ballistic has been specially developed for these conditions.
• Black plastic case• 20 mm brass head• Cup wad• Lead shot• High shot weight
Calibre 12/70 2,7 - 4,0 mm 40 g box of 10
Rottweil Waidmannsheil HV Plastik- Masterfully perfected for rapid hits
The extremely high quality plastic design of the legendary Waidmannsheil Pappe is another real success product in the Rottweil shot cartridge range. The particularly high speed, combined with the heavy shot weight held in the cup wad, offers excellent performance with good patterning even at the outer limits of effective shot fi ring distances.
• Black plastic case• Cal. 12: 20 mm brass head• Cal. 16 + 20: 16 mm brass head• Cup wad• Lead shot• Particularly fast (HV)
Calibre 12/70 2,2 - 4,2 mm 36 g box of 10
Calibre 16/70 2,5 - 4,0 mm 31 g box of 10
Calibre 20/70 2,5 - 3,5 mm 28 g box of 10
Rottweil Jagd braun Streu- Classic excellence for short distances
This special variation of the Jagd braun is ideal for successful shooting over short ranges, e.g. forest hunting or crossing ducks. The spreader device effects a greater patterning of shot pat-tern up to approx. 25 m, increasing the hit probability and reducing game loss.
• Brown cardboard case (painted) • Base plug made of cardboard• 20 mm brass head• H-wad/fi bre wad• Lead shot• spreader device made of plastic
Calibre 12/70 2,7 + 3,2 mm 34 g box of 10
Calibre 16/70 2,7 mm 30 g box of 10
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Rottweil Express - Specially developed for particular hunting situations
This cartridge is designed for specifi c hunting applications and is used in countries where the so-called “rough shooting” at cloven game is permitted. The use of buckshot can be appro-priate especially at short range and under par-ticular land conditions (e.g. thick bush).
• Transparent plastic case• 20 mm brass head• H-wad/fi bre wad• Lead buckshot
Calibre 12/67,5 4,5 – 8,6 mm 32-38 g box of 10
Calibre 16/67,5 7,6 mm 26,3 g box of 10
Rottweil Superskeet 24 HVRottweil Supersport 24 HVRottweil Supertrap 24 HV- Extremely fast for serious shooters
Fast cartridges for clay pigeon shooting which demonstrate, in addition to their high speed, the necessary precision and the optimal, uni-form distribution of shot.
• Red plastic case• 20 mm brass head• Cup wad• Lead shot• Particularly fast (HV)
Calibre 12/67,5 2,0 – 2,4 mm 24 g box of 25
Rottweil Superskeet Streu 24 HV - Extremely fast for short-range
This version of the fast HV series with the spreader device was developed for short range shooting in hunting skeet shooting. Signifi -cantly greater area patterning is achieved even under 20 m in comparison to the Superskeet HV. This spreader cartridge is also particularly suitable for specifi c situations when sporting shooting (e.g. for short range fi ring).
• Green plastic case• 20 mm brass head• Cup wad• Spreader device made of plastic• Lead shot• Particularly fast (HV)
Calibre 12/67,5 2,0 mm 24 g box of 25
Rottweil Special SkeetRottweil Special SportRottweil Special Trap- More versatility for sports shooters
Regardless of whether for competition or train-ing: This series always offers an economic alternative with its large choice of various shot weights and shot strengths from 2.0 mm, 2.2 mm and 2.4 mm for all sports shooting appli-cation areas.
• Red plastic case Blue plastic case for 34 g shot weight• 12 mm brass head• Cup wad• Lead shot
Calibre 12/70 2,0 – 2,4 mm 24, 28 + 34 g box of 25
Rottweil Fasan FF - Optimal training cartridge for small game hunters
This qualitatively very high quality training shot cartridge with biodegradable cardboard wad and fi bre wad is very environmentally friendly. This simplifi es disposal at the shooting stand area.
• Green plastic case Red plastic case for Cal. 16 Yellow plastic case for Cal. 20• Cal. 12: 12 mm brass head Cal. 16 and 20: 16 mm brass head• Cardboard wad/fi bre wad• Lead shot• Environmentally-friendly
Calibre 12/67,5 2,4 mm 24 + 28 g box of 25
Calibre 16/67,5 2,0 + 2,4 mm 28 g box of 25
Calibre 20/67,5 2,0 + 2,4 mm 25,5 g box of 25
Rottweil Special Skeet Streu- More hit success for skeet shooters
The usually short range fi ring distances in hunt-ing skeet shooting requires a spreader device to achieve signifi cantly greater area patterning in comparison to Special Skeet. This spreader cartridge is also particularly suitable for specifi c situations when sporting shooting.
• Green plastic case• 12 mm brass head• Cup wad• Lead shot• Spreader device made of plastic
Calibre 12/67,5 2,0 mm 24 + 28 g box of 25
In addition to the range shown here, country-specifi c shot cartridges are also available.
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Rottweil Brenneke - Acknowledged excellence for every hunting situation
Classic hunting cartridge with ball cartridge and felt wad, which can be used universally up to 50 m from all current shotguns.
• Transparent plastic case• Cal. 12: 20 mm brass head Cal. 16 and 20: 16 mm brass head• Original Brenneke slug (Classic) with felt wad• H-wad
Calibre 12/70 31,5 g 490 gr box of 10
Calibre 12/67,5 31,5 g 490 gr box of 10
Calibre 16/70 27 g 415 gr box of 10
Calibre 16/67,5 27 g 415 gr box of 10
Calibre 20/70 24 g 370 gr box of 10
Rottweil Brenneke M.P.- Versatile application for all barrels
The “Bronze” projectile has a lower weight. “MP” (= multiple purpose) indicates the ver-satility of this cartridge, i.e. it is suitable both for smooth and rifl ed shotgun barrels. The pre-cision has been signifi cantly improved by the optimised tail section. There are no limitations with regards to choke designs.
• Transparent plastic case• 20 mm brass head• Original Brenneke slug (Bronze) with plastic tail section• Suitable for smooth and rifl ed barrels
Calibre 12/70 28,4 g 440 gr box of 5
Rottweil Brenneke- Designed especially for light weapons
Fans of light weapons and therefore also the smaller calibre 36 (.410) now have this Rott-weil cartridge with the original Brenneke slug for special hunting applications.
• Red plastic case• 16 mm brass head• Original Brenneke slug (Silver) with plastic tail section
Calibre 36/76 (.410 Magnum) 7,5 g 115 gr box of 5
Rottweil Brenneke Magnum Gold- Particularly suitable for rifl ed barrels
This cartridge with the “Gold” projectile has a special acrylic/brass coating to reduce lead wear inside the barrel. The extremely heavy projectile weighing 39 g (= 600 gr) transfers correspondingly high energy to the target. An extremely high hit accuracy up to 100 m is achieved by the twist stabilisation from rifl ed shotgun barrels. When used in smooth barrels, this should be restricted for safety reasons to cylinder bores. This Magnum cartridge may only be used in shotguns with 76 mm fi ring chambers.
• Transparent plastic case• 20 mm brass head• Original Brenneke slug (Gold) with plastic tail section• Only for rifl ed barrels
Calibre 12/76 Magnum 39 g 600 gr box of 5
Rottweil Brenneke Magnum- A heavyweight for optimal effect
This cartridge provides extremely high energy values in the game body with its heavy “Silver” projectile. The precision from smooth shotgun barrels is equally good for all choke variants. This cartridge should only be used in shotguns with 76mm chambers.
• Transparent plastic case• Cal. 12: 20 mm brass head Cal. 20: 16 mm brass head• Original Brenneke slug (Silver) with plastic tail section
Calibre 12/76 Magnum 39 g 600 gr box of 5
Calibre 20/76 Magnum 28,4 g 440 gr box of 5
Rottweil Brenneke Magnum- Fast cartridge for fi rst-class hunting success
The higher powder charge (= Magnum charge) gives this cartridge a greater speed, provid-ing more energy at the target thanks to the increase in performance. Precision is equally good with all smooth shotgun barrel chokes.
• Transparent plastic case• Cal. 12: 20 mm brass head Cal. 16 and 20: 16 mm brass head• Original Brenneke slug (Classic) with felt wad• H-wad• Only for shotguns with magnum proofi ng
Calibre 12/70 Magnum 31,5 g 490 gr box of 10
Calibre 16/70 Magnum 27 g 415 gr box of 10
Calibre 20/70 Magnum 24 g 370 gr box of 10
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H-wad Intermediate material made of plastic. Seals the shot charge from the powder chamber in the case.
Ignition cap See Shot cartridge ignition.
Initial speed The shot speed at the barrel mouth.
Intermediate Is used to seal off the lead shot from the powdermaterial gases and is combined with a shot cup.
Kraft paper Special paper for cardboard cases and wads with extraordinary high strength.
Langenhagener This states that, for huntsman-worthy hunting,Norm the scatter group should be maximum 10 cm
(approx. beer mat size) for 5 shots at 50 m with a Brenneke ball cartridge. The Langenhagener Norm is called after the company location of Brenneke. The barrel inner diameter, the choke bore and its form all have an infl uence on the scatter group diameter.
Lead shot See Shot.
Magnum cartridge Shot cartridge with high shot weight.
Medium ignition A special three-part form of shot cartridge ignition.
Nitrocellulose Powder component
Nitrocellulose This is an offensive or progressive combustingpowder powder. When it is ignited, the extremely small
powder volume converts without much smoke or residue into a large gas volume that provides the cartridge with its fi ring energy. The type and amount of powder is decisive in determining the gas pressure, to a large extent the speed and to some extent the shot pattern scatter, the recoil and the function of the cartridge in self-loading shotguns.
Normal cartridges Term for soft iron shot cartridges with a case length of 70 mm and up to 3.25 mm shot diameter which can be fi red from normal fi ring shotguns.
Offensive powder Extremely rapid (=offensive) combusting powder.
Original Brenneke Ball cartridge made by the company Brenneke,slug which can be shot as individual cartridges
fromshotguns or from shotgun barrels in combined weapons.
Pattern Volume of shot grain that, after leaving the barrel in the form of a cloud (=pattern), continues to fl y and whose length and width expansion continuously increases with the increasing distance.
Patterning Term for the uniform distribution of shot on the test target. In addition to the choke bore, the structure of the cartridge and the shot quality (roundness, uniform diameter) all infl uence coverage. A good coverage is therefore when the least possible boundary shot is present.
Plastic case Prefabricated from axially stretched polyethyl-ene (PE). Polyethylene is, according to technical regulations, not a hazardous substance and can therefore be disposed of in domestic waste/general waste.
Powder gas Gas volume that provides the cartridge with its fi ring energy.
Range See long-range limit.
Recoil Dependent on weight of weapon, shot weight, calibre and type of powder propellant charge.
Roll crimp A shot cartridge crimp closure with a card or plastic wad, held by the crimped case edge (see also Top wad).
Scatter Distance of individual shot grains to one another at target. The greater the scatter, the lower the patterning.
Semi-Magnum Shot cartridge with high shot weight that cancartridges still be used in standard proofed shotguns.
Shot Term for the pellets in the shot cartridge, usually made of a lead alloy, today there are alternative materials, e.g. soft iron.
Shot cartridge Consists of the sheath, anvil, ignition capignition and propellant. Is used to ignite the powder
propellant charge.
Shot charge See Shot weight.
Shot grain number Number system for identifying shot diameter, e.g. no. 5 = 3 mm.
Shot grain size Usually between 2 and 4 mm, in steps of 0.25 mm.
Shot pattern See Pattern.
Shot weight Number of shot grains and total weight.
Slug See also Original Brenneke slug.
Soft iron shot (= Steel shot). Alternative to lead shot that is being legally prescribed due to environmental protection aspects.
Spreader device Cross-shaped plastic insert in shot charge that ensures the shot pattern is formed rapidly after leaving the barrel. Spreader cartridges are used in game hunting, short-range and in skeet shooting.
Steel shot (Also called soft iron shot). Alternative to lead shot that is being legally prescribed due to environmental protection aspects.
Star crimp The mouth end is folded together in a star shape over the shot (also folded crimp).
Subsonic Special cartridges with subsonic speeds andcartridges therefore reduced noise level. Required for
noise-sensitive shooting ranges.
Sulphur antimony (= antimony sulphide), powder component.
Tetrazes Extremely impact-sensitive compound of yellowish, water-insoluble crystals. Is used as initial explosive for the ignition.
Top wad Covers the shot charge in shot cartridges with roll crimps.
Total danger Gives the total fl ight width of the shot, not tozone of the shot be mistaken with long-range limit. Guidelines
in meter: Shot diameter in mm x 100.
Trizinate Lead tri-nitro-resorcinate, used as initial explo-sive for the ignition.
Antimony Alloy component in lead shot (determines the hardness).
Barium nitrate Organic, non-toxic component of the primer.
Base plug Ensures tight fi t of the ignition cap and seals the case, in combination with the case tube and the brass head, towards the rear.
Brass head Made of sheet steel, brass-plated and surface treated against discolouration and corrosion. The brass head connects the case cylinder with the base plug and is appropriately formed around the edge for removal from the barrel.
Brenneke See also Original Brenneke slug.
Calibre The calibre is based on the number of uni-formly round balls, cast from pure lead, that weighs precisely one English pound (= 453.6 g). Calibre 12 therefore is the diameter of a ball made of soft lead where 12 of these balls equal one English pound in weight. The precise diameter is specifi ed in the dimension tables of the fi ring laws.
Cardboard case Produced with several layers of glued, high-quality Kraft paper, which is then calibrated, glazed and painted to protected against mois-ture.
Cardboard wad In combination with the fi bre wad, this seals off the shot cartridge from the powder cham-ber.
Card inlay Restricts the powder chamber and provides the case with additional strength. It consists of several layers of Kraft paper.
Case fl oor Bottom of brass head, into which the calibre and the manufacturer’s mark are imprinted.
Case length Given in mm. This is the full length of the case – not the length of the ready-loaded, crimped cartridge – 65, 67.5, 70 or 76 mm. Crimped cartridges are generally approx. 6 mm shorter with roll crimps and approx. 11 mm shorter with star crimps than the nominal measurement given for case length. The case length 67.5 is developed for use with 65 mm and 70 mm firing chambers. (ATTENTION! Do not use a 70 mm case in a 65 mm fi ring chamber or a 76 mm case in a 70 mm fi ring chamber!)
Case mouth Front aperture of case for inserting powder, intermediate material, shot charge, etc.
Centerfi re ignition Propellant and primer are located in centre of case fl oor.
C.I.P. Commission internationale permanente pour l‘épreuve des armes à feu portatives. Defi nes the dimensions of fi ring chambers, barrels and action distances for weapons, dimensions of cartridges and the maximum gas pressure values for all ammunition types, etc.
Clump formation Produced by the escape of hot powder gases(in lead shot) through the intermediate material into the
shot charge. The direct heat effect on the shot charge leads to the welding together of shot grains, increasing the danger area and worsening patterning.
Contact energy The contact energy is the kinetic or moving energy of the shot at the moment of contact with the target.
Contact speed Speed at which the shot reaches the target.
Covered hit fi eld Term for the hit area in which suffi ciently effec-tive hits are contained depending on the shot size and type of game.
Cup wad Intermediate material. Seals the powder chamber in plastic shot cartridges from the shot charge and encloses the shot charge with a plastic cup that protects the shot from deformation and wear, and also the barrel from lead deposits.
Density Specifi es the relationship of the hit rate in the inner circle to the outer circle of the test target based on the surface unit. (Hit rate in inner circle x 3, divided by the hit rate in the outer circle). Together with coverage and speed, this determines the individual effi ciency limit of the shotgun barrel.
Distribution See Density / Hit percentage.
Dud Cartridges that don’t ignite after fi ring.
Felt wad / Intermediate material, previously made withfi bre wad animal hair (felt), today made with wood fi bre
(fi bre). This seals the powder chamber in shot cartridges with a cardboard wad or H-wad from the shot charge and serves to uniformly eject the shot weight.
Firing distance Hunting shot fi ring distance is at most 40 m, depending on calibre and shot grain size. Above this, scattering is so great that there is not suffi cient coverage. The penetration force and therefore the effective killing effective of the shot decreases very rapidly with increasing shot distance. It depends greatly on the shot grain size, the ballistic data of the cartridge, the bore choke, etc. Soft iron shot has a lower specifi c weight. A distance of max. 35 m should not be exceeded in this case.
Firing pin This hits the ignition cap, igniting the powder.
Folded crimp The mouth end is folded together in a star shape over the shot (also star crimp).
Gas pressure When the powder gas ignites, the pressure rises extremely rapidly due to the great heat development and acts in all directions, i.e. on the case, crimp, barrel wall and wad containing the shot charge or ball cartridge.
High performance These are shot cartridges with soft iron shotcartridges which can only be used in shotguns proofed
for steel shot cartridges.
Hit percentage The number of hits in a 75 cm test area at 35 m test distance in relationship to the total number of shot in the cartridge charge as a ratio.
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Type Calibre Material Shot Strength in mm Case Brass Head Type of wad V 2,5
HUNTING SHOT CARTRIDGES g 1,7 2,0 2,2 2,3 2,4 2,5 2,6 2,7 3,0 3,2 3,5 3,7 4,0 4,2 mm m/s
Magnum 12 76 Lead 52 x x x x x Plastic 20 BP 370
Semi Magnum 12 70 Lead 40 x x x x x Plastic 20 BP 375
Waidmannsheil Pappe 12 70 Lead 36 x x x x x x x Cardboard 20 FP/cardboard wad 380
Waidmannsheil HV Plastik 12 70 Lead 36 x x x x x x x x x Plastic 20 BP 395
Jagd braun 12 70 Lead 36 x x x Cardboard 20 FP/H-wad 375
Special 36 12 70 Lead 36 x x x x x x x x Plastic 16 BP 380
Jagd braun Streu 12 70 Lead 34 Cardboard 20 FW/H-wad/spreader device 375
Steel Game Magnum 12 76 Steel 36 3,25 x 3,75 Plastic 20 BP 380
Tiger 12 67,5 Lead 32 x x x x x x x Plastic 20 BP 380
Tiger Disperseur 12 67,5 Lead 32 Plastic 20 FP/H-wad/spreader device 380
Special 12F 12 67,5 Lead 32 x x x x x x x Plastic 12 FP/H-wad 380
Steel Game 12 70 Steel 32 x x x 3,25 x 3,75 Plastic 20 BP 375
Rottweil Steel Game HV 12 70 Steel 32 x x Plastic 20 BP 400
Mark II 30HV 12 67,5 Lead 30 x x Plastic 12 BP 390
Express 12 67,5 Lead 32-38 4,5 5,2 6,2 7,6 8,6 Plastic 20 H-wad/FP 390/415
Waidmannsheil Pappe 16 70 Lead 31 x x x Cardboard 20 FP/cardboard wad 375
Waidmannsheil HV Plastik 16 70 Lead 31 x x x x x x Plastic 16 BP 385
Jagd braun 16 70 Lead 31 x x Cardboard 20 FP/H-wad 375
Jagd braun Streu 16 70 Lead 30 Cardboard 20 FP/H-wad/spreader device 375
Steel Game 16 70 Steel 26 x Plastic 16 BP 370
Tiger 16 67,5 Lead 27 x x x x x Plastic 16 BP 375
Special 16F 16 67,5 Lead 27 x x x x Plastic 8 FP/H-wad 375
Express 16 67,5 Lead 26,3 7,6 Plastic 20 FP/H-wad 415
Magnum 20 76 Lead 33 x x x Plastic 20 BP 370
Waidmannsheil HV Plastik 20 70 Lead 28 x x x x x Plastic 16 BP 385
Special 20F 20 67,5 Lead 26 x x x x x Plastic 8 FP/H-wad 375
Special 20HV 20 70 Lead 26 x x x Plastic 8 BP 390
Tiger 20 67,5 Lead 25,5 x x x Plastic 16 FP/H-wad 375
Steel Game 20 70 Steel 24 x 3,25 Plastic 16 BP 380
SPORT SHOT CARTRIDGES 2,0 2,2 2,3 2,4 2,6
Superskeet 24 HV 12 67,5 Lead 24 x Plastic 20 BP 410
Supersport 24 HV 12 67,5 Lead 24 x Plastic 20 BP 410
Supertrap 24 HV 12 67,5 Lead 24 x Plastic 20 BP 420
Superskeet Streu 24 HV 12 67,5 Lead 24 Plastic 20 BP/spreader device 410
Fasan FF 12 67,5 Lead 24 x Plastic 12 FP/cardboard wad 380
Fasan FF 12 67,5 Lead 28 x Plastic 12 FP/cardboard wad 380
Special Skeet 12 70 Lead 24 x Plastic 12 BP 380
Special Skeet 12 70 Lead 28 x Plastic 12 BP 380
Special Sport 12 70 Lead 24 x Plastic 12 BP 380
Special Sport 12 70 Lead 28 x Plastic 12 BP 380
Special Trap 12 70 Lead 24 x Plastic 12 BP 380
Special Trap 12 70 Lead 28 x Plastic 12 BP 380
Special Trap 12 70 Lead 34 x Plastic 12 BP 380
Special Skeet Streu 12 67,5 Lead 24 Plastic 12 BP/spreader device 380
Special Skeet Streu 12 67,5 Lead 28 Plastic 12 BP/spreader device 380
Steel Skeet 12 70 Steel 24 x Plastic 20 BP 380
Steel Skeet 12 70 Steel 28 x Plastic 20 BP 380
Steel Trap 12 70 Steel 24 x Plastic 20 BP 380
Steel Trap 12 70 Steel 28 x Plastic 20 BP 380
Fasan FF 16 67,5 Lead 28 x x Plastic 16 FP/cardboard wad 380
Fasan FF 20 67,5 Lead 25,5 x x Plastic 16 FP/cardboard wad 380
We reserve the right to technical and pictorial changes without prior notice. In addition to the range shown here, country-specifi c shot cartridges are also available.
BP = plastic wad / FP = fi bre wad
Rottweil – Shot cartridges in overview
RUAG Ammotec France47, Avenue des Genottes
BP 8307 Cergy
95803 Cergy Pontoise Cedex
France
Tel.: +33 134 35 15 95
Fax: +33 134 35 15 99
RUAG Ammotec UK Ltd. Upton Cross, Liskeard
PL14 5BQ Cornwall
United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 15 79 36 23 19
Fax: +44 15 79 36 40 03
RUAG Ammotec Austria GmbHIZ NÖ-Süd, Strasse 7,
Objekt 58/D
2355 Wiener Neudorf
Austria
Tel.: +43 2236 677735
Fax: +43 2236 677736
RUAG Ammotec USA Inc.81, Ruckman Road
07624 Closter, N. J.
USA
Tel.: +1 201 767 1995
Fax: +1 201 767 1589
Dieter Schuster10 Casey Crescent, Catwell ACT 2905, P. O. Box 549Queanbeyan NSW 2620AustraliaTel.: +61 26 2 91 46 51Fax: +61 2 62 91 46 52
Euro Arms B. V. B. A. Kapelleveldstraat 182530 BoechoutBelgiumTel.: +32 34 55 75 08Fax: +32 34 54 04 46
KINTEX AGBul. James Baucher 661470 SofiaBulgaria+359 2 66 23 11+359 2 96 31 612
North Sylva Co19, Ingram DriveM6M 2L7 Toronto-OntarioCanadaTel.: +1 41 62 42 48 67Fax: +1 41 62 42 28 29
Kozap Uhersky BrodZbrane a strelive, spol. Sr.oU kostela 13468734 BanovCzech Republic+420 572 64 62 80+420 572 64 62 20
Guntex A/SJaegervej 76900 SkjernDenmarkTel.: +45 96 80 20 00Fax: +45 96 80 20 10
Urheilu & Kalastus OyJääsalontie 2090400 OuluFinlandTel.: +358 0 83 21 72 00Fax: +358 0 83 21 72 44
Hans Wrage & Co. GmbHRosenstr. 720095 HamburgGermanyExport into Russian Federation+49 40 78 10 710+49 40 78 10 71 22
N. M. Kariotoglou & Co. Ltd.21, Paparrigopulou St.15343 AG ParaskeviGreeceTel.: +30 16 08 23 05Fax: +30 16 08 21 05
HARMONIA 91 Ltd.Szechenyi U. 104025 DebrecenHungary+36 52 43 04 68+36 52 41 26 33
Bignami SpAVia Lahn 139040 Ora (Bz)ItalyTel.: +39 04 71 80 30 21Fax: +39 04 71 81 08 99
Ginza Gun LimitedSanoya Building 9-11, 6-Chome, Ginza 104 Chuo-Ku, TokyoJapanTel.: +81 35 71 26 39Fax: +81 35 71 26 23
Korea Continental CorporationP. O. Box 213100-602 SeoulKoreaTel.: +82 27 73 22 61Fax: +82 27 56 20 24
Rottweil Nederland B.V.Postfach 3516880 AJ VelpNetherlands+31 26 44 55 446+31 26 44 24 451
Gresvig ASASagveien 251800 AskimNorwayTel.: +47 69 81 65 00Fax: +47 63 88 37 07
M. K. SzusterAl. Waszyngtona 38/4003910 WarszawaPolandTel.: +48 2 26 72 78 87Fax: +48 2 26 72 60 68
Santana e ReiRua General Justiniano Padrel 3A1170 LisbonPortugalTel.: +351 18 12 82 00Fax: +351 18 15 09 53
IBCOL RomaniaZece Mese. No. 7 - Sect. 272121 BukarestRomania+40 21 20 16 905+04 21 20 16 906
HAMEX D.O.O.Stara Vrhnika 1611360 Vrhnika - SlovenijaSlovenia+386 1 75 57 770+386 1 75 51 530
Industrias El GamoP. O. Box 1608830 Sant Boi de LlobregatSpainTel.: +34 9 36 40 02 54Tel.: +34 9 36 54 09 00
Normark Scandinavia ABTorsgärdet78222 MalungSweden+46 280 12 565+46 280 71 400
Glaser Handels AGIm Hölderli 108405 WinterthurSwitzerlandTel.: +41 5 22 35 15 35Tel.: +41 5 22 32 27 38
Subsidiaries
Distributors
2,0 2,2 2,5 2,7 3,0 3,2 3,5 3,7 4,0
Common snipe
Snipe
Red-legged partridge
Partridges
Grouse
Wood pigeons
Rabbit
Pheasant
Duck
Geese
Hares
Fox
Particularly suitable / Suitable / Spreader cartridges for short-range
Which shot cartridge is suitable for which game? Not an easy question! The general conditions that need to be taken into account are often very different. These include the type of game, distance, calibre, choke bore, landscape conditions, etc. and the personal preferences of the hunter. Even the hunting laws of individual countries differ and when using steelshot cartridges, different ballistics and greater energy losses must also be taken into account.* This is why the preferable pellet sizes listed in the table can only be recommendations and should not be used instead of personal experience!
Philosophy or science?
* The general rule is: The size of steelshot must be selected approx. 2 shot numbers lower for the same hunting purpose. In simplified terms: Instead of a shot cartridge with 2.7 mm (No. 6) lead shot, a shot cartridge with 3.2 mm (No. 4) steelshot must be used.
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