Where can I buy RWS products?
RWS ammunition is sold in numerous countries around the world. In order to locate the right contact person for the RWS products in a particular country, please consult our global distributors map and search engine.
Is RWS ammunition available also in my country?
RWS ammunition is sold in numerous countries around the world. In order to locate the right contact person for the RWS products in a particular country, please consult our global distributors map and search engine.
RWS used to sell partially different calibres than the ones they are marketing today. Why can I no longer find some of the old RWS calibres?
Just as with any other manufacturer, at RWS ammunition, our supply is being driven by demand. If the demand for a particular calibre has fallen sharply over the course of recent years and the market requires only negligible quantities of this calibre, then its production is discontinued. Unfortunately, this is also the case with RWS when the demand for rare calibres has been continuously declining over the years. It is for reasons of sustainability and profitability that these particular calibres are no longer produced.
However, the research and development department at RWS is constantly busy developing new ammunition to reintroduce additional calibres and fillings onto the market.
How long do I need to wait to receive the RWS ammunition I ordered at a specialist retailer?
We constantly strive to process all orders as quickly as possible. This means that the ammunition will arrive at your specialist dealer 3-5 days after it becomes available. Sometimes, however, there may be a bottleneck due to increased demand, causing the delivery of your ammunition to be delayed. Your dealer can generally provide you with information concerning any delayed delivery dates.
Being an end user, can I buy directly from RWS?
Unfortunately, you cannot. Direct selling of RWS ammunition is not an available option. All RWS products may be purchased from retailers specialising in weapons and ammunition. If you wish to learn which distributor is located in your area and where and how to contact them, please consult our RWS distributor locator tool.
Why is my calibre not available for my desired RWS projectile?
RWS offers a total range of 16 bullets in 36 calibres. It naturally follows that certain projectiles are not available in all the possible calibres. This is because not every RWS bullet can be used with each calibre. The reason for this lies with the general structure, but also with the internal ballistic or target ballistic impact of a given RWS bullet.
At RWS we see it as our responsibility to market only such products whose functionality meets the standards of premium quality claimed by our brand.
How is it possible for a product to be unavailable for an extended period of time?
When there is increased demand, preference in production is generally given to RWS calibers/bullets that are purchased in greater quantities. Nevertheless, we strive to have the entire assortment available as completely as possible. However, if you shoot a “rare caliber,” it would be wise for you to stock your own reserve supplies.
Where are the RWS centerfire cartridges manufactured?
RWS centerfire rifle cartridges are manufactured in Germany at the plant in Fürth (Bavaria). The vertical integration of an RWS centerfire rifle cartridge begins with a tombak (brass alloy) belting material and ends with the finished RWS rifle cartridge.
My cartridge will soon become unavailable. What does this mean, and what should I do?
Customer requirements and market circumstances are in a state of constant change. A company that wishes to achieve sustainable market success will need to cater to the wishes of the customer and respond flexibly to the market circumstances. One of our main concerns in introducing many of our new products is to respond to the most important market trends. This means that the diversity of RWS cartridges has grown consistently larger in recent years. On the other hand, it has gradually become unreasonable to continue industrial manufacturing and stocking of very small unit numbers required for some calibres and cartridge types. This is why we have decided to introduce a leaner and user-friendly range of RWS rifle cartridges.
We have chosen an adequate substitute product to ensure that you can continue to rely on your accustomed RWS quality. The behaviour and effects of these substitutes show the greater similarities to your original product.