Rottweil broschure - RUAG

S H O T S H E L L S

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Contents 

The Rottweil brand 2 

The Rottweil cartridge and its components 4 

Waidmannsheil Pappe 8 

Magnum 8 

Tiger Disperseur 10 

Supertrap 24 HV 10 

Express 12 

Exact 12 

The new Rottweil line system 15 

Premium Line 16 

Professional Line 20 

Basic Line 22 

Extra Line 23 

Steel Line 26 

Competition Line 30 

The flight behaviour oft soft iron shot 32 

Glossary 34 

Overview of all Rottweil shotshells 38

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 firstly 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 Ammotec GmbH. Rottweil hunting and sport 

shot cartridges have always had a good reputation with 

regards to their quality and performance and are appre- 

RWS started development of rust-free propellants 

back in 1901. Instead of the previously 

used potassium chlorate, which often caused 

rust formation and barrel erosion, the ammunitions 

specialist tested various other substances 

such as e.g. barium nitrate. Increasing numbers 

of slow-rusting propellants came into use after 1910. 

The main breakthrough only came in 1918 once trizinate 

had been tested for use in ignition caps. Trizinate is very 

storage stable and has excellent ignition characteristics, 

The brands 

ciated equally around the world by hunters 

and sporting shooters. 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 influence on even the smallest details of the 

Rottweil shotgun cartridges. This personal engagement 

is a part of our company philosophy: At the moment of 

firing, hunters and sporting shooters can concentrate on 

the essentials and place their trust at all times in Rottweil 

shot cartridges. 

but is also very insensitive. Only the addition 

of tetraze made trizinate sensitive enough for 

use. This propellant was patented in 1926, 

called SINOXID ® and is, as a focal invention, 

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 reduction of environmental pollution thanks to 

the mercury-free components. 

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 philosophy from 

the very start. The Nobel Peace Prize created by Alfred 

Nobel, and awarded many times over to researchers, 

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 

ammunitions business of Dynamit 

Nobel was taken over by the Swiss 

technology group RUAG. The newly 

created RUAG Ammotec 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 hunters and sporting shooters 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, 

ammunition products have been 

manufactured at the Fürth-Stadeln 

RUAG Ammotec GmbH factory. 

The company has had a lively 

history. In 1855, Heinrich Utendoerffer 

received permission to set 

up a laboratory for the production of propellants. 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 

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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-Durlach, 

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 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 significant environmental 

problems. The cardboard 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 cardboard, perfectly dimensioned 

and produced by strongly compressing spirally 

wound cardboard strips. This stabilises 

the case floor, contains the propellant 

and seals the case to the rear during firing. 

The ignition 

The shot cartridge ignition is a centerfire 

ignition (also called: medium ignition) 

and is located in the ignition bell of the 

case floor. 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 

Quality decides 

The plastic case tube consists of polyethylene 

(PE). Polyethylene 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 fivefold 

strengthening of the output tube. The 

tube is pressed, together with the brass 

head, to form the cartridge 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 

fit of the primer and good sealing thanks 

to the high elasticity of the plastic material. 

when a perfect firing pin strikes deeply 

enough into the centre of the ignition 

cap with sufficient energy. The propellant 

is pushed against the anvil by the 

firing pin impact where it ignites within 

a thousandth of a second. This energy 

is transferred in the form of a powerful 

flame through the flash hole and ignites the powder. 

A balanced mixture 

The intermediate material (wad) 

The fibre wad, card wad, H-wad and plastic case plug 

all act separately or in combination as the intermediate 

wad material 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 coverage 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 plastic 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 firing 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 plastic 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 

combusting 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 

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large extent the speed and to some extent the shot pattern 

scatter, the recoil and the function of the cartridge 

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 supplements and is surface 

treated. This almost completely 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 alternatives 

to lead shot. It was however determined 

that currently there are no high-quality, 

technical 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 18 and 26). 

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).

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 precisely one English pound (453.6 g). 

16 uniformly sized balls are therefore known as calibre 

16. The most common shotgun calibres are 12, 16, 20, 

28 and 36 (=.410). The calibre data and the manufacturer 

data are imprinted on the cartridge 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. 

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 calibre 

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 (V 0 ) 

that is measured, but the V 2.5 , 

i.e. the speed at 2.5 m distance 

from the barrel mouth. 

The flight speed of the shot 

grains is mainly dependent 

on the shot grain size. V 2.5 

measurements may vary considerably 

even if the initial 

speed is identical, as shot 

with smaller diameters 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 calculated as follows: 

Shot size x 100 = danger area in m. 

Playing it safe 

15 m 

normal cartridges 

25 m 

normal cartridges 

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Example: 3 mm shot x 100 = 300 m. This is the greatest 

possible hazard with a favourable firing angle. This hazard 

area is significantly lower for soft iron shot because of 

the lower specific 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 

15 m 

spreader cartridges 

25 m 

spreader cartridges 

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 

penetration 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 internationale permanente pour 

l‘épreuve des armes à feu portatives (permanent international 

commission for inspection of hand weapons)

Waidmannsheil pappe – Masterfully perfected for demanding hunters 

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 

cartridge, 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 sufficient killing force 

even at long-range limits. This can be a factor of hunting 

success in particular for small game hunting where longrange 

shooting is often necessary due to unfavourable 

surroundings. The Magnum cartridge may only be used in 

shotguns with 76 mm (3”) firing chambers. 

THE SPECIAL QUALITIES AT A GLANCE: 

• The biodegradable cardboard case and intermediate 

material made of a cardboard wad and fibre 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 fibre 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. 

Magnum – Particularly powerful for more patterning 


• The high shot weight ensures excellent patterning even 

for longer distances. 

• The black plastic case made of PE is extremely resistant 

to moisture. 


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. 

Highly stable, impregnated cardboard 

case 

GECO-X hard shot 

High quality, biodegradable fibre 

wad 

Ecologically biodegradable cardboard 

wad for optimal sealing 

Smokeless Rottweil powder 

Base plug 

SINOXID ® ignition: 

Erosion-proof and less wear on 

bore 

20 mm brass head 

Schematic diagram – subject to technical changes 

Highly stable PE case 

Maximum shot weight with 


Cup wad 

loaded with 

special Magnum powder 

Base plug 


Erosion-proof and less wear 

on bore 



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“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 rifle 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 eve- 

rything went really fast: aim, release and .. 

fire! 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 Hunting 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 Rottweil ® Magnum. 

It’s the first choice when it is important to 

hit the game spot-on thanks to its heavy load 

and excellent patterning.” 

Niclas Persson, Hunting Product Manager, 

NorMark, Sweden

Tiger Disperseur – Classic excellence for short distances 

Rottweil was the first shot cartridge manufacturer to have 

the idea of using the spreader device originally designed 

for clay pigeon shooting also for hunting cartridges. This 

special variation of the Tiger Disperseur 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 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. 

• The H-wad optimally seals off the powder chamber. This 

ensures uniform combustion of the powder. 

Highly stable, PE case 


Spreader device for larger area 

patterning over short range 

Biologically degradable fibre 

wad 

H-wad 

Powder charge 

Base plug 



bore 


Supertrap 24 HV – Extremely fast for unerring competitors 

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 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. 


high quality. 

• The cup wad used is extremely stable and prevents the 

shot from wear in the barrel. 


Highly stable PE case 


High speed cup wad 

HV powder charge 

Base plug 



bore 



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“In autumn 2004, I was invited to hunt at 

an extremely good pheasant shoot. I took my 

place with my Rottweil ® rifle 700 Sporting 

shotgun and with Rottweil ® Tiger Disper- 

seur 2.7 mm in my bags. The driven pheasants 

came flying over very fast. I aimed and shot. 

The pheasants fell like stones from heaven. 

The greater patterning of the Rottweil ® 

Tiger Disperseur 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 Super- 

trap 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

Express - Specially developed for particular hunting situations 

These special cartridges are produced in various shot diameters. 

Normally known as buckshot they are designed for specific 

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 new Rottweil EXACT slug cartridge has been designed 

for precision. Five shots from a distance of 50 meters generally 

result in patterns of 2 ½ to 5 cm (see chart below). This 

makes it the most precise Rottweil slug cartridge ever. And 

it is also an inexpensive alternative to classical slugs with 

felt wad. 


• 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. 

Exact – for outstanding accuracy 


• The aerodynamic shape of the head of the slug with spiralshaped 

grooves (1) improves the trajectory characteristics 

and guarantees outstanding accuracy. Guide rings on 

the top and bottom of the slug (2) ensure that it passes 

smoothly through the barrel and the barrel constriction, 

to achieve the highest levels of precisions for all chokes. 

Since only the guide rings of the bullet only make contact 

with the inside of the barrel, this construction also reduces 

the level of lead choking in the barrel. 

• The plastic case made of PE is extremely resistant to 

moisture. 

• Available in all the standard calibers, also as a magnum 

cartridge. 

Ordinary slug cartridges (non sabot) 

5 Shots 

at 50 m 

best in test - 06/2009 

Transparent PE plastic case 

Buckshot 

Biologically degradable fibre 

wad 

H-wad 

Powder charge 

Base plug 



bore 



Transparent PE plastic case 

High precision EXACT slug 

Plastic tail part 

Powder charge 

Base plug 



bore 



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“A slug fired from the smooth barrel of a 

shotgun will never achieve the precision of 

a spin-stabilised centrefire bullet. However 

sometimes using slugs is the most practical 

and efficient way of hunting ground game, 

particularly running boar, and so the hunter 

should use the most accurate and efficient slug 

available. I have used the Rottweil Exact in 

several of my weapons and am convinced of 

its precision and performance. It holds its 

accuracy out to 50 meters and the very com- 

petitive price makes the Exact the ideal car- 

tridge for hunting running boar.“ 

Norbert Klups, weapon expert, hunting 

journalist and author of several books

The fascination of dynamics 

At some point in his career every hunter would 

like to be successful with a shotgun. Rifle shooting 

requires a calm, steady, mental and physical 

approach in contrast to using a shotgun, which is 

a complex combination of fast physical and mental 

adjustments. When hunting, decisions are made in 

a split second to ensure that game is killed cleanly 

and efficiently. This technique, when hunting wildfowl 

or small game requires practice and, of course, 

the correct ammunition. With shotshells everything 

from the powder to the pellets must be perfectly 

balanced to produce a cartridge that delivers the 

required performance. To get the combination of 

range, pattern and impact requires research, dedication 

and production techniques and with Rottweil 

shotshells you get all of these together. The 

use of selected components and excellent quality 

control ensure that Rottweil shotshells not only 

perform but perform safely. This is a priority for the 

renowned German manufacturer. 

If you want to make a days hunting a memorable 

day - give yourself the edge - use Rottweil. 

Rottweil offers a large assortment of shotshells for 

hunters and sporting shooters. In order to improve the 

overview of the assortment, Rottweil has introduced a 

line system. It helps you to find exactly the shotshell 

Premium Line 

Outstanding quality and sovereign performance for 

hunters with highest demands. All-round shotshells for 

hunting alone or in a group. 

Product groups: 

WAIDMANNSHEIL 

MAGNUM, SEMI-MAGNUM, 

ULTIMATE 

Basic Line 

Hunting shotshells with standard components for 

volume users. Ideal for hunting with a high volume of 

rounds (e. g. pigeons) 


SPECIAL 36, 

SPECIAL F 

Steel Line 

High-quality soft iron shotshells for environmentally 

friendly hunters. Ideal for hunting waterfowl in sensitive 

environmental areas. 


STEEL GAME 

The new Rottweil line system 

Within these lines Rottweil products with comparable 

quality and similar range of use are comprised without 

changing the established product names (Waidmannsheil, 

Tiger, etc.). The above overview shows 

what quality features and recommendations for use 

are to be found in the particular line. 

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that suits both you and your special purpose. The 

shotshell assortment is subdivided into the following 

product lines: 

Professional Line 

High quality and reliable performance for hunters with 

higher demands. 


JAGD BRAUN, 

TIGER, 

FASAN JAGD 

Extra Line 

Top-quality products with very good features for special 

hunting uses (e. g. wild boar) 


EXPRESS, 

EXACT, 

BRENNEKE 

Competition Line 

Sports shotshells with good price/performance ratio for 

trap and skeet shooters, as well as for hunting shooting. 


SPECIAL SPORT, 

SUPER SPORT HV, 

FASAN FF, 

STEEL SPORT 

The overview is supported by a practical colour system 

that distinguishes the particular lines from each other 

optically and optically comprises products within a 

line. This continuous colour system is not only to be 

found in this catalogue but also on the product packaging.

The Rottweil Premium Line offers exclusive 

shotshells for hunters with highest demands.The 

traditional products with outstanding quality and 

sovereign performance have been convincing for 

generations. Worldwide, hunters that want to 

Premium Line 

Outstanding quality for hunters with highest demands 

kill the game safely and in compliance with the 

hunting principles trust in these Premium products 

from Rottweil. Whether you are hunting alone 

in the district or in a group, with these shotshells 

your hunting success is sure. 

Rottweil Magnum 

– Especially powerful for denser patterning 

Due to the highest possible shot load this 

shotshell is ideal for the very special demands 

of small-game hunting. Only for shotguns with 

a 76 mm cartridge chamber. 

• PE-black plastic case 

• 20 mm brass head 

• plastic wad 

• lead shot 

• high shot charge 

Gauge Shot sizes Weight Single pack. V 2,5 m 

12/76 Magnum 2,7 - 4,0 mm 52 g 10 pieces 380 m/s 

20/76 Magnum 2,7 - 3,7 mm 33 g 10 pieces 370 m/s 

Rottweil Waidmannsheil Pappe 

– Masterfully perfected for demanding hunters 

Extremely high-quality shotshell, which has 

been continuously further developed over the 

decades. The latest improvement is the impregnation 

of the paper case with environmentally 

friendly water-based varnish. Improved by the 

intermediate material combination of cardboard 

wad and fibre wad during the last years, 

it is extremely stable due to the construction 

with the cardboard insert in the base. 

• black paper case (impregnated 

with water-based varnish) 

• base wad made of cardboard 


• cardboard insert 

• cardboard/felt wad 

• lead shot 


12/70 2,2 - 4,0 mm 36 g 10 pieces 380 m/s 

16/70 3,0 - 4,0 mm 31 g 10 pieces 375 m/s 

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Rottweil Semi Magnum 

– Dense patterning for normal shotguns 

To offer the hunter also a higher shot load for 

shotguns with standard proof marks with a 

chamber length of 70 mm, this Semi-Magnum 

load has been developed. The inner ballistics is 

specially tuned for these conditions. 




• lead shot 

• shot charge 


12/70 2,7 - 4,0 mm 40 g 10 pieces 375 m/s 

Rottweil Waidmannsheil HV Plastik 

– Masterfully perfected for fast hits 

The extremely high-quality plastic version of the 

legendary Waidmannsheil Pappe is also a real 

product of success within the Rottweil shotshell 

assortment. The especially high velocity combined 

with the heavy shot load – carried in the 

plastic wad – offers excellent performance with 

a good patterning also in the border areas of the 

effective shot firing distance. 


• base wad made of plastic 

• cal. 12: 20 mm brass head 

cal. 16: 16 mm brass head 



• lead shot 

• specially fast (HV) 


12/70 2,2 - 4,2 mm 36 g 10 pieces 395 m/s 

16/70 2,5 - 4,0 mm 31 g 10 pieces 385 m/s 

20/70 2,5 - 3,5 mm 28 g 10 pieces 385 m/s

Premium Line 

ULTIMATE – High Power Tungsten Shot 

The new Rottweil Ultimate, a high perfor- 

mance cartridge perfect for even the most 

demanding of hunters. The Rottweil Ultimate 

can be used in the most sensitive environmen- 

tal areas where lead shot is unacceptable, and 

also in areas where better performance than 

lead is required. The strength of the Rottweil 

Ultimate is in its use of Tungsten shot. Tungsten 

has a density of 12g/cm³, which is higher than 

lead, but environmentally it is acceptable as 

soft iron. An advantage of the higher density 

of Tungsten against lead is that using the same 

load a shot size smaller can be chosen. This 

means more pellets and a greater chance of a 

clean kill. 

bleifrei 

lead-free 

Superior energy development 

The Rottweil Ultimate offers more target energy than 

steel and lead shotshells 

Energy at 40 m 

Rottweil Ultimate 

Lead 

60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 

What shotguns can you shoot the Rottweil Ultimate 

with? 

Like high-performance steel shotshells they can be 

used with all steel shot proofed shotguns. Due to 

the use of appropriate 

intermediate material 

the Rottweil Ultimate 

cartridges leave no 

traces in the barrel 

even after repeated 

use. 

Rottweil Ultimate Magnum 12/76 HP 

– High tungsten load for uncompromising hunters 

High-performance shotshell in Magnum format 

with tungsten shot for steel shot proofed shotguns. 

The high density of the shot as well as 

the high shot load allows a better patterning. 

The shooting distances with this cartridge are 

far beyond those of Magnum lead shotshells. 

Also possible for the use in sensitive countryside 

areas where lead is not approved. 

• green semi-transparent plastic case 

• 22 mm high nickel-plated brass head 

• special plastic wad 

• tungsten shot with 12g/cm³ density 

• highest possible shot load 

• environmentally friendly/suitable for 

waterfowl 


12/76 2,75 – 3,75mm 40 g 5 pieces 375 m/s 

Rottweil Ultimate ® 

High Power Tungsten Shot 

Index: 

Lead = 100 

18 19 

Superior range 

The Rottweil Ultimate allows a greater shooting distance 

than with steel and lead shotshells. 

real shooting distance 

Rottweil Ultimate 

soft iron 

shot 

Lead 

25 m 30 m 35 m 40 m 45 m 50 m 

Information on tungsten 

The name of the chemical element tungsten (German 

also: wolfram) derives from Tung Sten (Swedish: 

“heavy stone”). The special features of this material 

are the extremely high density and stability. Furthermore, 

it is extremely corrosion resistant. With these 

material features when referring to ballistic and environmental 

compatibility, tungsten is superior to classic 

lead and other lead-free alternatives (like e. g. soft 

iron, zinc, bismuth and mixed materials). 

Rottweil Ultimate 12/70 HP 

- Tungsten shot for superior performance 

High-performance shotshell with tungsten 

shot for steel shot proofed shotguns. The high 

density of the shot of tungsten allows a higher 

range and a higher energy output than comparable 

lead and steel shotshells. Also possible 

for the use in sensitive countryside areas 

where lead is not approved. 

• green semi-transparent plastic case 

• 22 mm high nickel-plated brass head 


• tungsten shot with 12g/cm³ density 


waterfowl 


12/70 2,75 – 3,75mm 36 g 5 pieces 375 m/s

Professional Line 

High quality for passionate hunters with higher demands 

For the ambitious hunter, Rottweil offers a 

manifold assortment of shotshells of higher quality 

and reliable performance with the products of the 

Professional Line. With their good product features 

they convince the versatile hunter, who attaches 

great value to shotshells for higher demands. The 

Rottweil shotshells of the Professional Line are 

extremely suitable for duck and forest hunting 

Rottweil Jagd braun Plastik 

– Classically good for versatile hunters 

Rottweil Tiger 

– Suitable for all purposes 

The Jagd Braun with plastic case and fibre 

wad is a classically good shotshell for versatile 

hunters with higher demands. With a good 

patterning, a 36 g shot load and selected components, 

this small-game shotshell stands out 

due to a good price/performance ratio. 

• brown plastic case 


• H disk/felt wad 

• lead shot 


12/70 2,7 - 3,5 mm 36 10 pieces 375 m/s 

16/70 3,0 + 3,5 mm 31 10 pieces 375 m/s 

This shotshell with a case length of 67.5 mm 

on one hand is determined for shotguns with 

the formerly common chamber length of 

65 mm, and on the other hand still functions 

extremely reliably, especially in the critical selfloading 

shotguns. 

• cal. 12: PE-red plastic case 

cal. 16: PE-red plastic case 

cal. 20: PE-yellow plastic case 




• plastic wad in cal. 12 and 16 

• H disk/felt wad in cal. 20 

• lead shot 


12/67,5 2,5 – 3,5 mm 32 g 10 pieces 380 m/s 

16/67,5 2,5 - 3,5 mm 27 g 10 pieces 375 m/s 

20/67,5 2,5 – 3,0 mm 25,5 g 10 pieces 375 m/s 

Rottweil Fasan Jagd 

– Rottweil’s newest for fowl shooters 

Developed for the regular game shooter. Special 

features of this cartridge are its low recoil 

and „softness“ to shoot and the combination 

of the quality components give excellent 

performance and patterning. It is also very 

ecofriendly as the cardboard case, fibre and 

cardboard wads are all bio-degradable. 

• Bordeaux red cardboard case 

(impregnated with water-based varnish) 

• base wad of cardboard 

• 20 mm high brass head 

• cardboard wad/fibre wad 

• lead shot 


12/67,5 2,7 mm 28 g 25 pieces 390 m/s 

20 21 

New with 

water-based 

varnish 

Rottweil Jagd braun Streu Plastik 

– Classically good for short range 

This special variant of the Jagd Braun is ideally 

suitable for the successful shot at short range, 

e.g. when hunting in the forest or for landing 

duck. The spreader device produces a wide 

spread shot pattern up to a range of about 

25 m that increases the hit probability and prevents 

loss of game. 

• brown plastic case 



• lead shot 

• spreader device made of plastic 


12/70 2,7 + 3,2 mm 34 g 10 pieces 375 m/s 

16/70 2,7 mm 30 g 10 pieces 375 m/s 

Rottweil Tiger Disperseur 

– Suitable for short range 

The low-priced spreader version of the Rottweil 

Tiger for a shot at short range is especially 

suitable for duck and forest hunting. The larger 

patterning increases the hit probability and 

prevents loss of game. 

• PE-red plastic case 


• H disk /fibre wad 

• lead shot 



12/67,5 2,7 mm 32 g 10 pieces 380 m/s 

Further information on shotshells you 

will find on our website. 

www.rottweil-ammunition.com

Rottweil Special 36 

– A lot of shot for bargain hunters 

For very price conscious hunters, this hunting 

shotshell with low brass head height, but high 

shot load is an alternative with small qualitative 

concessions. The favourable price results 

from the use of economically priced components 

in the assembly. 

• PE-dark green plastic case 



• lead shot 


12/70 2,5 – 3,7 mm 36 g 25 pieces 380 m/s 

Basic Line 

Hunting shotshells with standard components for volume users 

For hunters with high ammunition consumption, 

the shotshells of the Rottweil Basic Line are a good 

alternative with small qualitative concessions. The 

price advantage results from the use of less expensive 

components. The shotshells fulfil all expectations of 

even patterning and high performance, as well as a 

good hit rate. They are ideal for hunting with high 

volume of rounds, for example pigeon hunting. 

Rottweil Special 12 F, 16 F, 20 F 

– Fine shot for higher hit rates 

This hunting shotshell line offers a big selection 

of shot sizes in all three gauges. Whereas 

the finer shot has been given priority. The fibre 

wad – combined with the H wad – produces 

an especially even, rather wide spread pattern 

and a better hit rate at smaller game. 

• PE-green plastic case 

PE-yellow plastic case in cal. 20 

• base wad made of plastic 





• lead shot 


12/67,5 1,7 – 3,2 mm 32 g 25 pieces 380 m/s 

16/67,5 2,2 – 3,0 mm 27 g 25 pieces 375 m/s 

20/67,5 2,5 + 2,7 mm 26 g 25 pieces 375 m/s 

Extra Line 

Top products for special hunting purposes 

The top products of the Extra Line are slug cartridges 

for special hunting purposes. The slug 

cartridges for hunting wild boar impress by best 

precision and highest quality standards. The 

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buckshot shells of the Extra Line make the hunting 

of cloven-hoofed game possible in countries 

where the “rough shot” is allowed. Extra Line 

– an extra in safety, an extra in performance.

Rottweil Express 

– Specially developed for special hunting situations 

These shotshells are designed for specific hunting 

purposes and are used in countries where 

the so-called “rough shot” at cloven-hoofed 

game is allowed. Especially at short range and 

with special environmental area situations 

(e. g. thick brush) the use of buckshot can be 

sensible. 

• PE-transparent plastic case 



• lead buckshot 


12/67,5 4,5 – 8,6 mm 32-38 g 10 pieces 390 m/s - 415 m/s 

16/67,5 7,6 mm 26,3 g 10 pieces 415 m/s 

Rottweil Brenneke Magnum 

– Heavy weight for optimal impact 

With the heavy “Silver” slug this cartridge produces 

very high energy values in the game’s 

body. The precision from smooth bore shotgun 

barrels is equally good with all choke variants. 

The use of this Magnum cartridge is only permitted 

in shotguns with 76 mm long chambers. 


• cal. 12: 20 mm brass head; 

• Original Brenneke FL Shotgun Slug (Silver) 

with plastic tail section 


12/76 Magnum 39 g 600 gr 5 pieces 420 m/s 

Rottweil Brenneke Classic 

– Admittedly good for all hunting situations 

Classic hunting slug cartridge with felt wad that 

can be universally used up to 50 m with all 

common shotguns. 



• cal. 16 and 20: 16 mm brass head 


• Original Brenneke FL Shotgun Slug 

(Classic) with felt wad 


12/70 31,5 g 490 gr 10 pieces 415 m/s 

12/67,5 31,5 g 490 gr 10 pieces 415 m/s 

16/70 27 g 415 gr 10 pieces 415 m/s 

16/67,5 27 g 415 gr 10 pieces 415 m/s 

20/70 24 g 370 gr 10 pieces 410 m/s 

Rottweil Brenneke Classic Magnum 

– Fast slug for first-class hunting success 

Because of a higher powder dosage 

(= Magnum load) this cartridge achieves a 

higher velocity and due to this performance 

increase, it delivers more energy on the target. 

The precision is equally good with all chokes of 

smooth bore shotgun barrels. 





• Original Brenneke FL Shotgun Slug (Classic) 

with felt wad 

• only for shotguns proved for magnum loads 


12/70 Magnum 31,5 g 490 gr 5 pieces 435 m/s 

best in test - 06/2009 

When shooting at wild boar with a shotgun, 

highest possible precision is what matters. The 

boar is to be killed at distances of up to 50 meters 

in compliance with the hunting principles 

and without having to search for the wounded 

Ordinary slug cartridges (non sabot) 

Rottweil EXACT Magnum 

– More performance, more energy 

The Magnum variants of the Rottweil EXACT 

deliver more energy on the target. The high 

stopping power on wild boar is even somewhat 

higher. 

Because of their higher velocity, the Magnum 

assemblies also make it possible to reduce the 

lead factor, what reduces the missed shot rate 

drastically, particularly at drive hunts. 

• transparent plastic case 

• 12 gauge: 20 mm brass head, 

weight plastic tail section 


yellow plastic tail section 

• with Gualandi technology 

Gauge Shot Weight Single pack. V 2,5 m 

12/70 Magnum 32 g 5 pieces 450 m/s 

20/76 Magnum 26 g 5 pieces 450 m/s 

For convincing accuracy 

5 shots at 50 m 

New: Cal. 

12/70 Magnum 

24 25 

Rottweil EXACT 

– outstanding precision 

The new hunting slug cartridge. Rottweil 

EXACT: already the name expresses the outstanding 

precision. The cartridge was developed 

together with the renowned bullet manufacturer 

Gualandi. 

• transparent plastic case 






yellow plastic tail section 

• with Gualandi technology 

Gauge Shot Weight Single pack.. V 2,5 m 

12/70 32 g 10 pieces 415m/s 

12/67,5 32 g 10 pieces 415m/s 

16/70 29 g 10 pieces 420 m/s 

20/70 26 g 10 pieces 415m/s 

New: Cal. 

12/67,5 

NEW 

game. The new Rottweil EXACT slug cartridge 

is trimmed for precision and with that the 

most precise Rottweil slug cartridge ever. In 

addition, it offers a low-priced alternative to 

the classic slugs with felt wad assembly.

leifrei 

lead-free 

Steel Line 

Soft iron shotshells for hunters that are conscious of the environment 

Already for many years, the question of “shooting 

waterfowl with lead shot” has been a hot topic 

in Europe. As at stagnant or running waters and 

in environmentally sensitive areas, there is the 

danger that bottom-feeding waterfowl eat lead 

shot and come to harm. 

For this reason, regulations have been passed in 

nearly all German states prohibiting the use of lead 

shot for hunting at and above waters. Accordingly, 

whoever violates these regulations deliberately or 

negligently is fined with up to EUR 5,000. 

Whether for older weapons, for long ranges, for 

short ranges, for small lead factors or for high 

energies: Rottweil offers an extensive programme 

of lead-free shotshells that depending on the hunting 

purpose is a sensible alternative to lead shot. 

Rottweil Steel Game Magnum 

– Lead-free for higher patterning 

Rottweil Steel Game 

– Lead-free for sensitive countryside areas 

The shotshell with C.I.P.-conform soft iron shot 

was especially developed for hunting in environmentally 

sensitive areas, e.g. at waters or in 

areas, where no lead shot is permitted. 

• Cal. 12: PE-silver plastic case 

Cal. 16: PE-silver plastic case 

Cal. 20: PE-yellow plastic case 

• Cal. 12: 20 mm brass head 

Cal. 16: 16 mm brass head 

Cal. 20: 16 mm brass head 

• special wad 

• steel shot 


water fowl 


12/70 

Normal charge 

16/70 

Normal charge 

20/70 

Normal charge 

This lead-free shotshell with C.I.P.-conform soft 

iron shot distinguishes itself due to a high shot 

load. With that, it guarantees sufficient patterning 

especially at long ranges. 



• special wad 



water fowl 


12/76 Magnum 

Magnum charge 

3,25 – 3,75 mm 

+ 4,5 mm 

36 g 

35 g 

10 pieces 380 m/s 

Useable in guns without higher 

gas pressure proof marks. 

2,3 – 3,25 mm 32 g 25 pieces 375 m/s 

3,0 mm 26 g 10 pieces 370 m/s 

2,6 mm 24 g 10 pieces 380 m/s 

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Rottweil Steel Game HV 

– The fast soft iron cartridge 

Rottweil has expanded its assortment of soft 

iron shotshells by adding a fast load. This leadfree 

cartridge with C.I.P. approved soft iron 

shot distinguishes itself from the Rottweil Steel 

Game by the high velocity – HV = High Velocity. 

It emits more energy at the target also at larger 

shooting distances. The Rottweil Steel Game 

HV with qualified soft iron shot is especially 

beneficial to the environment and suitable for 

waterfowl. 

• cal. 12: silver-coloured plastic case 

cal. 20: yellow plastic case 

• cal. 12: 20 mm high brass head 

cal. 20: 16 mm high brass head 


• soft iron shot 

• specially fast (HV) 


waterfowl 


12/70 

Magnum charge 

20/70 

Magnum charge 

3,0 - 3,75 mm 

+ 4,5 mm 

3,0 mm, 3,25 mm, 

3,75 mm 

32 g 

30 g 

25 pieces 400 m/s 

24 g 10 pieces 400 m/s 

Rottweil Steel Game Speed 28 

– Fast, light and environmentally friendly 

The new „Speed 28“ is a light and fast soft 

iron shotshell of the Steel Game series. Due to 

the high maximum muzzle velocity (V2.5) of 

425 m/s, the lead factor at moving targets can 

be reduced. 

At the same time, the Steel Game „Speed 

28“ can be shot with shotguns with standard 

proof marks without restriction in the choice 

of the choke. Ideally suitable for smaller up to 

medium-sized waterfowl (e. g. teals). 

• silver-coloured plastic case 

• 20mm brass head 


• 28g soft iron shot load 


waterfowl 




12/70 

Normal charge 

NEW 

2,6 - 3,25 mm 28 g 25 pieces 425 m/s

WORLD NOVELTY 

Steel Game Disperseur 

The world´s first steel shotshell with spreading effect 

Ideal and even patterning at shooting distances of up to 20 m. 

The shot cone of dispersion of the Steel Game Disperseur 

spreads as well as that of spreader cartridges with lead shot and 

almost three times better* than regular soft iron cartridges. 

Poly-cube soft iron shot due to their out-of-round surface 

ensure an ideal dispersion of the shot. In addition to that, the 

sharp edges of the shot have a higher lethal effect. 

Due to the somewhat reduced velocity of the cartridge a 

better dispersion and thus an ideal patterning is achieved at 

shorter distances. 

37,5 cm 

75 cm 

SB 3 -806 / Steel Game PL 12/70/3.0 - Type 1 – round shot / 20 m 

Pattern** of a regular soft 

iron shotshell: Density* 5.1:1 

– i.e. concentration of the shot 

towards the centre, low patterning 

Illustration greatly enlarged 

37,5 cm 

75 cm 

RW Shot 2 with spreader device / Steel Streu 27.5g PL 12/70/2.6 Fe 

RW-Jagd 11189 1/2 Choke – 20 m 

Pattern** of the Steel Game 

Disperseur: Density* 1.9:1 

– i.e. ideal even distribution of 

the hits on the total surface 

No special steel shot proofed shotguns necessary. 

The Steel Game Disperseur can be shot with all 

standard proofed shotguns. 

*) The measure to determine the dispersion is the so-called density, i. e. the hit rate 

in the inner circle of the test target in relation to the outer circle. Whereas regular 

soft iron shotshells have a density of 5.1:1 (more than 5 times as many hits in the 

inner circle than in the outer circle) the Steel Game Disperseur has an excellent 

density of 1.9:1. The dispersion effect is almost three times higher than with regular 

soft iron cartridges. 

**) Shooting distance 20m 

The secret of these excellent spreading features is the combination 

of special poly-cube soft iron shot with an effective 

spreader device, as well as an ideal velocity. 

The low spreader device increases the spreading effect, however, 

due to its lower height leaves more space for shot in 

the cup which increases the hit rate. A strong steel shot cup, 

which ensures that the square shot does not damage the 

barrel of the shotgun. 

Rottweil Steel Game Disperseur 

– Lead-free for short range 

Worldwidely unique this cartridge combines 

steel shot with a dispersion effect which so 

far is only known from lead shotshells with a 

spreader device. Now in areas where no lead 

shot is allowed an ideal pattern can be achieved 

at short range without destroying the venision. 

Out-of-round poly-cube soft iron shot and an 

effective spreader device allow an excellent 

spreading with an optimization of the amount 

of shot at the same time. 

• silver-coloured plastic case 

• 20 mm high brass head 

• out-of-round poly-cube soft iron shot 

• short spreader device 



waterfowl 


12/67,5 

Normal charge 

= spreader device 

Disperses 3x better 

2,6 + 3,25 mm 28 g 10 pieces 370 m/s 

Rottweil Steel Skeet 

– Lead-free for successful skeet shooters 

Lead-free trap shotshell with C.I.P.-conform 

soft iron shot for environmentally sensitive clay 

pigeon ranges. 

• PE Bordeaux red plastic case 




• environmentally friendly 

• now even faster at 425 m/s 


12/70 

Normal charge 

12/70 

Normal charge 

12/70 

Normal charge 

Now even 

faster! 



2,0 mm 24 g 25 pieces 380 m/s 

2,3 mm 24 g 25 pieces 380 m/s 

2,3 mm 28 g 25 pieces 380 m/s 

Rottweil Steel Trap 

– Lead-free for target-sure trap shooters 

Lead-free skeet shotshell with C.I.P.-conform 

soft iron shot for environmentally sensitive clay 

pigeon ranges. 

• PE Bordeaux red plastic case 





• now even faster at 425 m/s 


12/70 

Normal charge 

12/70 

Normal charge 

12/70 

Normal charge 



2,41 mm 24 g 25 pieces 380 m/s 

2,6 mm 24 g 25 pieces 380 m/s 

2,6 mm 28 g 25 pieces 380 m/s 

The following table shows you at one glance which steel shot ammunition is suitable for which shotgun: 

CALIBRE 

for weapons with 

smooth barrels 

permissible 

normal 

gas pressure 

(bar) 

Barrel without 

restrictions or 

tapering 

AMMUNITION USED WEAPON 

Steel shot 

(mm) 

Barrel with 

tapering of 

max. 0.5 mm 

(1/2 Choke) 

velocity 

v 2,5m 

(m/s) 

muzzle 

impulse 

M 2,5 m 

(Ns) 

normal checked 

weapon 

Now even 

faster! 

steel proofed 

guns 

(normal firing) improved 

(magnum) firing 

12/70 normal charge 740 ≤ 3,25 − ≤ 425 ≤ 12 x − 

12/70 magnum chage 1050 ≤ 4,00 4,00 ≤ 430 ≤ 13,5 − x 

12/73-76 magnum chage 1050 ≤ 4,00 4,00 ≤ 430 ≤ 15 − x 

16 normal charge 780 ≤ 3,00 − ≤ 390 ≤ 9,5 x − 

20/70 normal charge 830 ≤ 3,0 − ≤ 410 ≤ 9,3 x − 

20/70 magnum chage 1050 ≤ 3,25 3,25 ≤ 410 ≤ 11,0 − x 

20/76 magnum chage 1050 ≤ 3,25 3,25 ≤ 430 ≤ 12,0 − x 

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Source: Proof-house Ulm

Competition Line 

Trap and Skeet – established worldwide 

No matter whether trap, skeet, hunting, hunting 

course etc.: the shooting sport should be fun and 

bring success. In order to be successful, it is also a 

matter of the right ammunition. Rottweil offers a 

wide assortment of sport shotshells, which are specially 

adjusted to the different shooting disciplines 

and thus give the preconditions for consistently 

good performance. The product program includes 

fast models for experienced shooters, spreader 

versions for short range or the versatile special 

series for the all-rounder. And this sport is also 

fun for your wallet, as Rottweil sport shotshells 

are less expensive than you think. 

Rottweil Superskeet 24 HV 

Rottweil Supersport 24 HV 

Rottweil Supertrap 24 HV 

– Extremely fast for target-sure shooters 

Fast cartridges for clay pigeon shooting which 

demonstrate, in addition to their high speed, 

the necessary precision and the optimal, uniform 

distribution of shot. 




• lead shot 

• exceptionally fast (HV) 


12/67,5 2,0 – 2,4 mm 24 g 25 pieces 

Skeet + Sport 410 m/s 

Trap 420 m/s 

Rottweil Special Skeet 

Rottweil Special Sport 

Rottweil Special Trap 

– More versatility for sport shooters 

Regardless of whether for competition or training: 

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 application 

areas. 




• lead shot 


12/70 2,0 – 2,4 mm 24, 28 g 25 pieces 390 m/s 

Rottweil Fasan FF 

– Optimal training cartridge for small-game hunters 

This qualitatively very high quality training shot 

cartridge with biodegradable cardboard wad and 

fibre wad is very environmentally friendly. This 

simplifies disposal at the shooting stand area. 

• ca. 12: PE-green plastic case; 

cal. 16: PE-red plastic case 

cal. 20: PE-yellow plastic case 




• cardboard disk/felt wad 

• lead shot 



12/67,5 2,4 mm 28 g 25 pieces 380 m/s 

16/67,5 2,0 + 2,4 mm 28 g 25 pieces 380 m/s 

20/67,5 2,0 + 2,4 mm 25,5 g 25 pieces 380 m/s 

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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. Significantly 

greater area patterning is achieved even 

under 20 m in comparison to the Superskeet 

HV. This spreader cartridge is also particularly 

suitable for specific situations when sporting 

shooting (e.g. for short range firing). 




• lead shot 


• exceptionally fast (HV 


12/67,5 2,0 mm 24 g 25 pieces 410 m/s 

Rottweil Special Skeet Streu 

– More hit success for skeet shooters 

The usually short range firing distances in hunting 

skeet shooting requires a spreader device 

to achieve significantly greater area patterning 

in comparison to Special Skeet. This spreader 

cartridge is also particularly suitable for specific 

situations when sporting shooting. 




• lead shot 



12/67,5 

= Streukreuz 

2,0 mm 24 + 28 g 25 pieces 390 m/s 

You’d rather shoot lead free? 

Soft iron shotshells for shooting 

sports you will find on page 29.

The flight behaviour of soft iron shot 

In comparison to conventional lead shot, soft iron shot has 

a disadvantage of a lower specific weight. Soft iron shot flies 

slower and not so far with 7.8 g/cm3 compared to 11.0 g/cm3 for lead. In order to compensate the flight 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 numbers 

higher 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) 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 

11 

10 

9 

8 

7 

6 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

Shot grain energy (J) 

Soft iron shot 3,2 mm 

Lead shot 2,7 mm 

25 50 distance (m) 

Shot patterns – external ballistics – energy curve 

speed of maximum 425 m/s are, according to the C.I.P. * decision, 

normal cartridges; they can therefore be used without 

reservations in normal firing shotguns. 

• Shot over 3.25 mm require weapons that can withstand firing 

with higher pressures (1370 bar) and soft iron shot firing. The 

choke profile 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 fired from weapons 

with a throat of ½ choke (max. 0.5 mm). 

The shot cups have special significance 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 significantly stronger material. 

Speed (m/s) 

* C.I.P. = C.I.P. = Commission internationale permanente pour l‘épreuve des armes à feu portatives (permanent international commission 

for inspection of hand weapons) 

450 

400 

350 

300 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 

Soft iron shot 3.2 mm 

Lead shot 2,7 mm 

Shot cartridges – external ballistics – speed curve 

25 50 distance (m) 

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Shotshells from A-Z 

Antimony Alloy component in lead shot (determines the hardness). 

Barium nitrate Organic, non-toxic component of the primer. 

Base plug Ensures tight fit 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 uniformly 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 specified in the dimension tables of the firing laws. 

Cardboard case Produced with several layers of glued, high-quality Kraft paper, which is then calibrated, 

glazed and painted to protected against moisture. 

Cardboard wad In combination with the fibre wad, this seals off the shot cartridge from the powder 

chamber. 

Card inlay Restricts the powder chamber and provides the case with additional strength. It consists 

of several layers of Kraft paper. 

Case floor 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 firing chamber or a 76 mm case in 

a 70 mm firing chamber!). 

Case mouth Front aperture of case for inserting powder, intermediate material, shot charge, etc. 

Centerfire ignition Propellant and primer are located in centre of case floor. 

C.I.P. Commission internationale permanente pour l‘épreuve des armes à feu portatives. 

Defines the dimensions of firing 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 through the intermediate material into 

(in lead shot) 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 field Term for the hit area in which sufficiently effective 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 Specifies 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 efficiency 

limit of the shotgun barrel. 

Distribution See Density / Hit percentage. 

Dud Cartridges that don’t ignite after firing. 

Felt wad / Intermediate material, previously made with animal hair (felt), today made with 

fibre wad wood fibre (fibre). 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 firing distance is at most 40 m, depending on calibre and shot grain size. 

Above this, scattering is so great that there is not sufficient 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 specific 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 shot which can only be used in shotguns 

cartridges 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. 

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 powder gases and is combined with 

material a shot cup. 

Kraft paper Special paper for cardboard cases and wads with extraordinary high strength. 

Langenhagener This states that, for huntsman-worthy hunting, the scatter group should be maximum 

Norm 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 influence on the scatter group diameter. 

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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 powder. 

Material 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. The scatter group should be maximum 

Norm 

Lead shot See Shot. 

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 influence on the scatter group diameter. 

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 combusting. 

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 firing 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 fired from normal firing 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 fly 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 influence coverage. A good coverage is therefore when the least possible boundary 

shot is present. 

Plastic case Prefabricated from axially stretched polyethylene (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 firing 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 can 

cartridges 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 cap 

Ignition 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 and 

Cartridges 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 flight width of the shot, not to. 

Zone 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 explosive for the ignition. 

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Order No. Type Gauge 

ROTTWEIL PREMIUM LINE LEAD SHOTSHELLS 

Shot size 

in mm 

Shot 

number 

Shot weight 

in g 

2316791 ROTTWEIL MAGNUM 12/76 2,7 6 52 380 10 










2316801 ROTTWEIL SEMI MAGNUM 12/70 2,7 6 40 375 10 






2316807 ROTTWEIL WAlDMANNSHEIL schwarz Pappe 12/70 2,2 8 36 380 10 










2316817 ROTTWEIL WAlDMANNSHEIL HV schwarz Plastik 12/70 2,2 8 36 395 10 
















V 2,5 m 

in m/s 

Single pack 

in pieces 


Shot size 

in mm 

Shot 

number 

Shot weight 

in g 





V 2,5 m 

in m/s 

ROTTWEIL PREMIUM LINE TUNGSTEN SHOTSHELLS only for shotguns carrying steel proof marks 

2316342 ROTTWEIL ULTIMATE HP 12/70 2,75 6 36 375 5 




2316346 ROTTWEIL ULTIMATE MAGNUM HP 12/76 2,75 6 40 375 5 



ROTTWEIL PROFESSIONAL LINE LEAD SHOTSHELLS 

2316838 ROTTWEIL JAGD braun Plastik 12/70 2,7 6 36 375 10 





2316843 ROTTWEIL JAGD braun Streu Plastik 12/70 2,7 Disp. 6 34 375 10 



2316846 ROTTWEIL TIGER 12/67,5 2,5 7 32 380 10 








2316856 ROTTWEIL TIGER 20/67,5 2,5 7 25,5 375 10 



2316862 ROTTWEIL TIGER DISPERSEUR / Streu 12/67,5 2,7 Disp. 6 32 380 10 

2316863 ROTTWEIL FASAN JAGD 12/67,5 2,7 6 28 390 25 

ROTTWEIL BASIC LINE LEAD SHOTSHELLS 

2316864 ROTTWEIL SPECIAL 36 12/70 2,5 7 36 380 25 







2316871 ROTTWEIL SPECIAL 12 F 12/67,5 1,7 0 32 380 25 

38 39 

Single pack 

in pieces


Shot size 

in mm 

Shot 

number 

Shot weight 

in g 












ROTTWEIL EXTRA LINE LEAD SHOTSHELLS 

2316884 ROTTWEIL EXPRESS 12/67,5 4,5 (BBBB) 38 (70P) 390 10 

2316885 ROTTWEIL EXPRESS 12/67,5 5,0 (AA) 35 (47P) 390 10 

2316886 ROTTWEIL EXPRESS 12/67,5 6,2 (SSSG) 38 (27P) 390 10 

2316887 ROTTWEIL EXPRESS 12/67,5 7,6 (SP SG) 32 (12P) 415 10 

2316888 ROTTWEIL EXPRESS 12/67,5 8,6 (SG/LG) 33 (9P) 415 10 

2316889 ROTTWEIL EXPRESS 16/67,5 7,6 (SPSG) 26,3 (9P) 415 10 

ROTTWEIL EXTRA LINE SHOT CARTRIDGES WITH SHOTGUN SLUGS 

2316890 ROTTWEIL BRENNEKE Magnum (76 mm) 12/76 39 420 5 

2316891 Rottweil Brenneke Classic Magnum (70 mm) 12/70 31,5 435 5 

2316892 ROTTWEIL BRENNEKE 12/70 31,5 415 10 

2316893 ROTTWEIL BRENNEKE 12/67,5 31,5 415 10 

2316894 ROTTWEIL BRENNEKE 16/70 27 415 10 

2316895 ROTTWEIL BRENNEKE 16/67,5 27 415 10 

2316896 ROTTWEIL BRENNEKE 20/70 24 410 10 

2317155 ROTTWEIL EXACT MAGNUM 12/70 32 450 5 

2317054 ROTTWEIL EXACT MAGNUM 20/76 26 450 5 

2317051 ROTTWEIL EXACT 12/70 32 415 10 

2317154 ROTTWEIL EXACT 12/67,5 32 420 10 



ROTTWEIL STEEL LINE SOFT IRON SHOTSHELLS 

ROTTWEIL STEEL GAME MAGNUM only for shotguns carrying steel proof marks 

2316905 ROTTWEIL STEEL GAME MAGNUM 12/76 3,25 4 36 380 10 



2316908 ROTTWEIL STEEL GAME MAGNUM 12/76 4,50 2/0 35 380 10 

ROTTWEIL STEEL GAME HV only for shotguns carrying steel proof marks 

2316909 ROTTWEIL STEEL GAME HV 12/70 3,00 5 32 400 25 



V 2,5 m 

in m/s 

Single pack 

in pieces 


Shot size 

in mm 

Shot 

number 

Shot weight 

in g 


2316913 ROTTWEIL STEEL GAME HV 12/70 4,50 2/0 30 400 25 




ROTTWEIL STEEL GAME for shotguns carrying standard proof marks 

2316917 ROTTWEIL STEEL GAME 12/70 2,3 7 3/4 32 375 25 


2316919 ROTTWEIL STEEL GAME 12/70 3,0 5 32 375 25 




ROTTWEIL STEEL GAME SPEED 28 for shotguns carrying standard proof marks 

2316978 ROTTWEIL STEEL GAME SPEED 28 12/70 2,6 6 1/2 28 425 25 

2316980 ROTTWEIL STEEL GAME SPEED 28 12/70 3,0 5 28 425 25 

2316981 ROTTWEIL STEEL GAME SPEED 28 12/70 3,25 4 28 425 25 

ROTTWEIL STEEL GAME DISPERSEUR / Streu only for shotguns carrying standard proof marks 

2316923 ROTTWEIL STEEL GAME DISPERSEUR / Streu 12/67,5 2,6 6 1/2 28 370 10 

2316924 ROTTWEIL STEEL GAME DISPERSEUR / Streu 12/67,5 3,25 4 28 370 10 

ROTTWEIL STEEL SPORTPATRONEN for shotguns carrying standard proof marks 

2316743 ROTTWEIL STEEL SKEET HV 12/70 2,2 8 24 425 25 

2316744 ROTTWEIL STEEL TRAP HV 12/70 2,5 7 24 425 25 

2316742 ROTTWEIL STEEL TRAP HV 12/70 2,5 7 28 425 25 

ROTTWEIL COMPETITION LINE LEAD SHOTSHELLS 

2316928 ROTTWEIL SUPERSKEET 24 HV 12/67,5 2,0 9 24 410 25 

2316929 ROTTWEIL SUPERSPORT 24 HV 12/67,5 2,2 8 24 410 25 

2316930 ROTTWEIL SUPERTRAP 24 HV 12/67,5 2,4 7,5 24 420 25 

2316932 ROTTWEIL SUPERSKEET Streu 24 HV 12/67,5 2,0 9 Disp. 24 410 25 

2316931 ROTTWEIL SUPERTRAP 28 HV 12/67,5 2,4 7,5 28 420 25 

2314777 ROTTWEIL SPECIAL SKEET 12/70 2,0 9 24 390 25 

2316439 ROTTWEIL SPECIAL SKEET 12/70 2,0 9 28 390 25 

2124688 ROTTWEIL SPECIAL SPORT 12/70 2,2 8 28 390 25 

2314772 ROTTWEIL SPECIAL TRAP 12/70 2,4 7,5 24 390 25 

2314773 ROTTWEIL SPECIAL TRAP 12/70 2,4 7,5 28 390 25 

2314774 ROTTWEIL SPECIAL SKEET STREU 12/67,5 2,0 9 Disp. 24 390 25 

2314775 ROTTWEIL SPECIAL SKEET STREU 12/67,5 2,0 9 Disp. 28 390 25 

2316934 ROTTWEIL FASAN FF 12/67,5 2,4 7,5 28 380 25 

2316935 ROTTWEIL FASAN FF 16/67,5 2,0 9 28 380 25 

2316936 ROTTWEIL FASAN FF 16/67,5 2,4 7,5 28 380 25 

2316937 ROTTWEIL FASAN FF 20/67,5 2,0 9 25,5 380 25 

2316938 ROTTWEIL FASAN FF 20/67,5 2,4 7,5 25,5 380 25 

40 41 

V 2,5 m 

in m/s 

Single pack 

in pieces

RUAG Ammotec GmbH 

Kronacher Straße 63 

90765 Fürth 

Germany 

www.rottweil-ammunition.com 

Dealer‘s stamp 

231 58 50 - 04/09 - 10.000

Rottweil broschure - RUAG

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