For over 100 years, RWS has been synonymous with precision rifle ammunition, proudly manufactured exclusively at its headquarters in Fürth-Stadeln, Germany. The company's heritage dates back to 1855, when Heinrich Utendoerffer began producing priming compounds in his Nuremberg laboratory. In 1889, the laboratory was acquired by the Rhenish-Westphalian Explosives Stock Company (RWS), founded in Troisdorf in 1886. From 1931 until 2002, RWS operated under Dynamit Nobel AG, and since then, it has become part of RUAG Ammotec GmbH—a global leader in ammunition technology.
RWS ammunition is trusted by generations of hunters and sport shooters who value uncompromising quality, precision, and reliability. Every cartridge is the result of extensive experience and expertise, crafted by specialists—many of whom are dedicated hunters themselves. RWS products are designed to meet the highest demands in hunting and sport shooting, offering outstanding performance in the field and on the range.
In addition to factory-loaded ammunition, RWS offers a premium selection of reloading components, catering to hunters, long-range shooters, and competitive marksmen who prefer to customize their loads. Reloading not only improves accuracy and cost-efficiency but also deepens the shooter’s understanding of ballistics and ammunition performance.
Whether crafting rounds for precision shooting or fine-tuning hunting ammunition, RWS reloading components—including primers, cases, and bullets—deliver exceptional consistency and performance. With RWS, shooters gain access to German-engineered quality and a legacy of excellence that continues to define the future of ammunition.