Rottweil R 905
This is the most progressive powder in the product range and is particularly well suited for loading large volume high-performance cartridges when… Read more about R 905
Burn rate: 2Rifle calibers
Rottweil Load Data
The origins of Pulverfabrik Rottweil am Neckar trace back to the 15th century, making it one of the oldest names in the ammunition industry. The brand name "Rottweil" is derived from the historical production site in the German city of the same name, where the company once manufactured its renowned shotshell cartridges.
Built on centuries of expertise, Rottweil products represent a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern engineering. Each cartridge is a precision-made component, where every element—from the powder and wad to the shot load—is carefully selected and calibrated to ensure optimal performance. Rottweil's hunting cartridges are known for their consistent ballistic behavior, tight shot patterns, and reliable impact, making them a trusted choice for seasoned hunters across generations. The iconic Waidmannsheil black paper case remains a hallmark of Rottweil’s commitment to quality and tradition.
Rottweil also excels in the field of sport shooting ammunition, offering meticulously engineered shotshell cartridges designed to deliver peak performance under even the most challenging conditions. These cartridges are built with the same attention to detail as their hunting counterparts, providing sports shooters with reliable and repeatable shot accuracy. Whether on the range or in competition, Rottweil’s sport shotshells offer the consistency and precision that serious shooters demand. Thanks to its technical excellence, rigorous quality control, and long-standing heritage, Rottweil continues to be a respected and dependable name in both hunting and clay target shooting communities worldwide.
We have load data for the following Rottweil powders:
Rottweil R 904
This powder burns more slowly than the R 907 and can possibly cause weaker gas pressure in suitable cases while at the same time exhibiting the same… Read more about R 904
Burn rate: 3Rifle calibers
Rottweil R 907
In terms of its burn-up rate, the R 907 is between the R 903 and the R 904. It ?lls the relatively large void between the two types of powder. Load… Read more about R 907
Burn rate: 3.4Rifle calibers
Rottweil R 903
This is the universal powder for all medium-sized ri?e cartridges and bullets of normal weight. It is suitable for calibres ranging from 5.6 x 50 to… Read more about R 903
Burn rate: 4.2Rifle calibers
Rottweil R 902
This powder burns slower than the R 901 and is therefore suitable for many types of cases ranging from the .222 Rem. to the 9.3 x 74 R. It is… Read more about R 902
Burn rate: 5.2Rifle calibers
Rottweil R 901
Offensive powder, e.g. for the .222 Rem. 5.6 x 50 (R) Magnum cartridges. This powder is primarily suitable for small capacity cases when light… Read more about R 901
Burn rate: 5.6Rifle calibers
Rottweil P 806
This is a lazy short cartridge powder and<div>to a certain extent usable as a sharp canned powder. Rottweil P 806 burns more slowly than any other… Read more about P 806
Burn rate: 6.4Handgun calibers
Rottweil P 801
This powder was used as a special powder forthe one that is becoming more and more popularSport cartridge .32 S&W long on the marketbrought and… Read more about P 801
Burn rate: 9Handgun calibers
Burn rate is a relative scale: lower values burn slower, higher values burn faster.
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- .300 Savage 955 loads
- .300 RCM 837 loads
- .300 Lapua Mag. 821 loads
- .30 Super Fl. H&H 684 loads
- 6 mm Rem. 641 loads
- .300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag. 640 loads
- 7.62 UKM 615 loads
- 6.5 x 58 mm Mauser Port. 569 loads
- .30-06 R Stief 558 loads
- .30 TC 438 loads
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Frequently asked questions about Rottweil powders
This page lists 8 Rottweil powders with load data: Rottweil R 905, Rottweil R 904, Rottweil R 907, Rottweil R 903, Rottweil R 902, Rottweil R 901, Rottweil P 806, Rottweil P 801.
Rottweil R 905 has the slowest burn rate at 2, and Rottweil P 801 the fastest at 9. Lower values burn slower.
We hold load data using Rottweil powders for 330 calibers. The most common ones are .300 CR, .300 Savage, .300 RCM, .300 Lapua Mag., .30 Super Fl. H&H, 6 mm Rem., .300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag., 7.62 UKM.
None of the Rottweil powders in our data is currently flagged for subsonic loads.
Currently 20,492 load records using Rottweil powders, spread across 330 calibers.
The values are calculated with an inner-ballistics engine across the full charge range and cross-checked against Rottweil product data. They are reference data for experienced handloaders: always start at the minimum charge, work up carefully and cross-check against current published data before firing.