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2 EDITORIAL RWS LEAD-FREE 3 PERFORMANCE BULLETS Bullet expansion in game animal shock effect penetration Penetration ª Nowadays it is only when we read stories that we realize what a challenge it was to be a successful hunter in times gone by. These stalks were completely devoid of any technically advanced tools like variable scopes with illuminated reticles, or super-accurate long-range rifles they took place with only a shaky Drilling for a close-quarters shot with iron sights. But let s be honest: These days, who takes on such hardships voluntarily? Even the hunt, deeply rooted in tradition, has adapted to modern times and that s a good thing! Technological progress makes it possible for us to hunt more effectively some even say to hunt more cleanly than ever before. During the last years we realise a strong trend towards lead-free bullets. We invite you to learn from the following pages what solutions RWS offers in the realm of lead-free and how, with the EVO GREEN and HIT, it was possible to develop super-premium lead-free bullets that will achieve maximum performance in all hunting situations. Hannes Dikhoff, RWS Product Manager EVO GREEN Outstanding shock effect with minimized escape distances. Suitable for all European game and optimised for light to medium weight game* HIT Superior penetration with minimal meat damage. Suitable for all European game and optimised for medium to heavy weight game.* The RWS EVO GREEN The RWS HIT wins the won the Golden Keiler Trophée Conaissance award in de la chasse 2015 Based on medium calibers (.30-06, 7x64, etc.) rws-ammunition.com RWS is a registered trademark of RUAG Ammotec, a RUAG Group Company CONTENTS 04 RWS EVOLUTION GREEN 06 RWS HIT 08 The market leader in lead-free: Interview with RWS Product Manager Hannes Dikhoff 10 User comments 12 FAQs 14 RWS Ballistic Workshop

3 4 LEAD-FREE RWS RWS LEAD-FREE 5 EVOLUTION GREEN Outstanding shock effect - lead free Its advantages at a glance: The RWS EVOLUTION GREEN is a partially fragmenting, lead-free bullet featuring a series of interdependent constructive details. The RWS EVOLUTION GREEN achieves its convincing performance with dual cores made from food-safe tin and featuring a special pre-fragmentation of the frontal core. Working together with the Speed Tip point, this creates outstanding shocking power even at long ranges. This bullet is suitable for all ordinary game animals, but is ideal for use against light to medium game. Effect-Plus Outstanding impact behaviour through multiple perforations of the front tin core and the Speed Tip point for instantaneous shock effect. This results in significantly shorter runs after the shot and less tracking effort. Distance-Plus Convincing killing power even at longer ranges. Normal bullets markedly lose their deformation ability as the range increases, but not so with EVOLUTION GREEN. Intelligent bullet design dramatically reduces this tendency. Front core of food-safe tin with radial perforations for certain expansion and impact shock Speed-Tip for flatter trajectory with dramatic impact effect Bullet expansion in game at 100 m Effect-Plus + 50 % EVO GREEN Ordinary lead-free bullet Depth of penetration Depth of penetration Distance-Plus EVO GREEN Ordinary lead-free bullet Distance [m] Stronger jacket for a certain exit Thin jacket for certain and quick expansion Sharp leading edge for cut hair at the strike Nickel-plated jacket to reduce barrel wear Flat trajectory Extended range with high velocity and energy due to a high ballistic coefficient (BC) and Speed Tip core insert. Reliable signs at the strike Guaranteed exit for an adequate blood trail thanks to a stable rear section. The sharp leading edge leaves plenty of cut hair at the strike. Stable rear core of tin for extreme penetration Range EVO GREEN Ordinary lead-free bullet TIP Other than with most lead-free bullets, intense barrel cleaning is almost not necessary with the EVO Green, due to the nickel-plated steel jacket.

4 6 LEAD-FREE RWS RWS LEAD-FREE 7 HIT Convincing penetration - lead-free Its advantages at a glance: The RWS HIT is a lead-free expanding bullet with high weight retention due to its monolithic construction. The unique HIT Matrix with the RWS TC-Tip (Twin-Compression-Tip) and the RWS ACC (Active-Crater-Cavity) guarantees fast and certain expansion with great shocking power, even at long ranges. The compact slug, which retains 99% of its original weight, assures deep penetration and a certain exit wound - even after striking bone! This makes the RWS HIT the appropriate lead-free alternative for those favouring non-fragmenting bullets. This bullet is suitable for all ordinary game animals, but is ideal for use against medium to heavy game. Superior Penetration The mushroomed slug retains its integrity despite the bullet s rapid expansion. This guarantees deep penetration and a certain exit, even at very high impact velocities and/ or against heavy resistance such as major bones. It is in the taking of larger game that the superior qualities of this bullet are the most impressive. Less Damaged Meat Unlike fragmenting bullets, the lead-free RWS HIT imparts its energy exclusively by a 100% fragment-free mushrooming of the copper bullet in the game animal. The result: Less wasted meat and no bullet fragments! Performance grooves for increased efficiency Solid copper bullet with a very high BC RWS TC-Tip (Twin-Compression-Tip) RWS ACC (Active-Crater-Cavity) Certain exit wound with reliable blood spoor. The bullet expands to about twice its diameter and retains 99% of its original weight. The RWS HIT wound channel in ballistic soap ( at 100 metres) RWS HIT-MATRIX RWS TC-Tip (Twin-Compression-Tip) With 2 hollow cavities for flat trajectory and reliable initial deformation RWS ACC (Active-Crater-Cavity) For accelerated expansion with greater shock effect Nickel-plated surface for longer intervals between cleanings Boattail base for accurate and stable flight Impressive ballistics With its flat trajectory and immense energy, the RWS HIT is the top choice for longrange game shooting in high-velocity calibres. Reichweite HIT Ordinary lead-free bullet Powerful Shock Effect Quick and certain bullet expansion in all game, even at longer ranges! Effect in game animal Low High TIP Penetration depth in game animal 200m 200m Plus effect of the HIT-Matrix In order to get a higher knockdown power on smaller game and /or longer distances, we recommend to aim to the middle of the shoulder.

5 8 LEAD-FREE RWS RWS LEAD-FREE 9 LEAD-FREE SOLUTIONS FROM THE MARKET LEADER Interview with RWS Product Manager Hannes Dikhoff For several years now, lead bullets have been banned for shooting game in several areas across Germany. This regulation has been surrounded by controversy and is still a cause of agitation and uncertainty amongst hunters. As market leader, we at RWS must set the bar very high in order to meet the great expectations of our users. The result is nothing to sneeze at: We now offer two lead-free super-premium bullets, the RWS HIT and the EVO Green. What are the special challenges involved with lead-free rifle bullets? Lead has been the ballistically ideal bullet material for centuries. The demands of interior and exterior ballistics on the physical properties of the bullet material are extreme. It is especially at longer hunting ranges that the limitations of most lead-free materials become apparent. Simply replacing the lead core with a different material cannot compensate for their obvious differences in physical properties. We must dig deep into our bag of tricks to negate the material disadvantages of lead-free bullets by adding a few wrinkles of our own. Hannes Dikhoff, passionate hunter and expert on ammunition and special terminal ballistics. Besides numerous driven game shoots, his wealth of experience comes from many international hunting trips for a variety of species, as well as his constant inspection and optimisation of ammunition in the RWS laboratory! RWS offer the HIT and the EVO Green as lead-free bullets. What are their basic differences? There are two differing philosophies. The EVO Green is a partially fragmenting bullet based upon a jacket design using two separate tin cores. With this type of bullet we exploit the disintegration of the pre-fragmented front core and its numerous pieces to achieve a very high shock effect. The penetrator slug is calibre-size and retains about 60% of its original weight. The RWS HIT is completely different. It is a mass-stable expanding bullet of monolithic copper construction. Tissues are destroyed along the bullet s path as the bullet mushrooms with a high release of energy even at great depth thanks to its superior penetrating power which almost always results in a certain and powerful exit wound. What are the advantages and special features of the RWS HIT bullet? The RWS HIT scores as a lead-free, mass-stable expanding bullet that offers superior penetrating power, a certain and powerful exit wound, and minimal meat damage. These advantages are best played out against medium to large game. Compared to bullets of a similar design, it offers the following advantages: The special bullet tip combined with the HIT Matrix guarantees the best possible expansion even on smaller animals and at longer ranges. Its nickeled surface protects against excessive metal fouling. What are the special features and advantages of the EVO Green? In this bullet, by means of finely regulating the relationships between the Speed Tip point, the taper of the jacket material, and the way the tin front core is pre-fragmented, the otherwise limiting material constraints of tin are completely neutralised. The result is the greatest shock effect possible with game fleeing only a short distance even at longer ranges. These advantages play out best with light to medium game. But that is not all. The EVO Green also scores with its flat trajectory, high velocity, and a nickeled mild steel jacket that almost makes barrel cleaning optional! For what do you recommend the HIT, for what the EVO Green? In general, both bullet types are suitable for all domestic game species. Hunters for whom minimal meat damage is the most important consideration, and who also regularly shoot heavy game can in particular profit from the special advantages of the HIT. When they habitually hunt at the last light of day, close to property lines, or in difficult terrain, they will value the advantage of short flight distances. Here the EVO Green is the best choice, especially for light to medium game!

6 Jägerstudie inklusive DER JAGDHUND Photokina StHubertusMagazin Jagdhund Österreich: 5,50 P.b.b. 02Z030578M Österreichischer Agrarverlag, Sturzgasse 1a, 1140 Wien Retouren an PF 100, 1350 Wien LEAD-FREE RWS RWS LEAD-FREE 11 USER COMMENTS Thrilled hunters and the press share their experiences with EVO Green and HIT EVO Green im Jagdeinsatz, Jagd und Natur, March 2015 Conclusion: The tested EVO Green ammunition had a very good effect against the game we hunted. All testers found the ammunition to be the equivalent of the leaded ammunition they had been using previously. [ ] EVO Green and HIT complement each other ideally. Test: 16 animals, including red deer, roe deer and chamois taken with and 7x64 calibres at 100m RWS HIT, Wild und Hund, May 2015 Conclusion: Versatile in use, powerful in effect, damages little meat, and accurate: Many have been waiting for an expanding bullet like this. Test: Yearling doe, telephone book test (70m), Terminal ballistics in.308 Win. Desiree Schwers, Master of Forestry Engineering and bloodhound handler I have used the EVO Green in my for the last three years and I am thoroughly convinced of its effectiveness. For me, it is a real alternative that has nothing to be ashamed of when compared to lead-core bullets under ordinary hunting conditions. R. Zeitler, exclusive first tester of the RWS HIT, St. Hubertus, Nov RWS High Impact Technology: Really a hit? Conclusion: I can only take my hat off to the RWS HIT. It is one of the best bullets that I have ever used. It is all around a successful design and an extraordinary phenomenon among truly lead-free bullets. The HIT convinced me on all points with its excellent accuracy and very reliable results on game of various weights as well as at differing distances at long range Seit mehr als 100 Jahren im Dienste der Jagd Finnische schneehasenjagd auf eiskalter hasenspur Maruan Al-Hammoud, Head of Marketing and PR at SAUER The first thing that attracted my attention to the EVO Green bullet was its excellent accuracy. As a passionate long-range shooter, I have learnt to really appreciate group sizes when they get below 20 millimetres. After using it during numerous driven game shoots, my initial scepticism in regards to whether the bullet is too light for the purpose has been alleviated. Time after time, even the fattest boar dropped in its tracks when hit. There was always an exit wound, even though one was not needed to find those animals. For these reasons I find the EVO Green to be the perfect combination of high accuracy, great shock effect and mild recoil. Andreas Maurer, Key Account Manager with Merkel Jagd- & Sportwaffen In the course of a driven game shoot in a state-run hunting area in northern Germany over a year ago, I re-sighted my Helix in to the RWS HIT for the first time. At the time I did this unwillingly, but lead-free was mandatory. Today, many of my colleagues also value the high accuracy and shocking power of HIT bullets. For me, it of course is packed along for all of my hunts, whether lead-free is mandatory or not! Die JagD und Die elite neues aus Der Optikwelt apportieren leicht gemacht The RWS EVO GREEN won the Golden Keiler award in The RWS HIT wins the Trophée Conaissance de la chasse 2015.

7 12 LEAD-FREE RWS RWS LEAD-FREE 13 RWS EXPERTISE Answers to frequently asked questions of lead, which reduces the mass of a bullet of the same form and volume. For the other, lead-free materials such as copper, brass or tin are harder than lead, the ballistically ideal material. These bullets need somewhat more velocity so that the desired effect is achieved upon impact. By making lead-free bullets a little lighter, they will retain the velocity necessary. This is especially true for monolithic expanding bullets! 5. Does stricken game flee farther when lead-free bullets are used? Here, too, there is no pat answer. Monolithic expanding bullets in particular need a somewhat higher terminal velocity to start expansion in a game animal. At especially long ranges with decreasing velocity the expansion is also reduced, which may result in longer flights. This may be more likely when used against lighter game. 1. Is more cleaning effort required when lead-free bullets are used? There is no pat answer to this. With EVO Green and its jacket made from nickeled mild steel, there is clearly less need to clean the bore than with the usual lead-core bullets! Monolithic bullet designs with their high copper content demand shorter cleaning intervals in general, which vary from barrel to barrel. In the HIT, we were able to reduce deposits by 60% through the use of Performance Grooves and a nickel coating. 2. Why are lead-free bullets often lighter and faster? There are two things that must be understood. For one, the specific gravity of leadfree replacements is usually less than that 3. Will the point of impact change when I switch to lead-free ammunition? One can say in general that every loading has different internal and external ballistics that vary somewhat from barrel to barrel. That is why we most urgently recommend that the point of impact be verified any time you change loads. 4. Is there more meat damage with the EVO Green due to the intentional fragmentation? The superior shocking power of the EVO Green is achieved through the disintegration of the frontal core, whereby every fragment increases the chances that important organs, vessels and neural pathways, etc. are destroyed to cause the game animal to drop at the shot. For many hunters this advantage is the most important one, and they accept that sometimes there will be a little more damaged meat. 6. Will I need to change where I aim after switching over to lead-free bullets? That is basically unnecessary. Still, we do recommend that you aim for the shoulder blade and not behind it when using monolithic designs like the RWS HIT on lighter game. 7. Is there an increased risk of ricochets with lead-free bullets? Monolithic bullet designs as a whole possess a higher residual energy after glancing off of hard surfaces. This means a larger danger zone! We therefore recommend that the usual safety precautions be continuously observed and discourage shooting monolithic bullets around property lines!

8 14 LEAD-FREE RWS RWS LEAD-FREE 15 A LOOK INTO THE LABORATORY The RWS Ballistic Workshop RWS has developed a Ballistic Workshop in order to demonstrate the advantages of the EVO Green and HIT bullets. Both RWS lead-free specialty bullets were fired into ballistic soap at range of 100 metres. This is a good way to illustrate the different performance characteristics of the two bullets. Learn more and see the entire film at our RWS web site. rws-ammunition.com PERFORMANCE TEST PACK Find the optimal load for your rifle with the new RWS Performance Test Pack. Test four different RWS premium bullet types leaded as well as lead-free at an attractive price. With the RWS Performance Test Pack, you have the best possibility of finding the right match for your next load change or new gun purchase. 1CAL. 4TYPES 20CART.

9 16 LEAD-FREE RWS RWS LEAD-FREE 17 Bullet Weight Barrel V 2) 0m 50m 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m 50m 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m Ctg/ g length/ mm Item No. gr BC-Value 1) E RZR * 3) Trajectory (cm) box 6,5 x 55 EVO GREEN 6,9 650 V[m/s] m -0,8-2,9-9,8-21,4-38, ,365 E[J] RZR 186 m 1,2 4,0 3,2-1,8-11,3-25,8 6,5 x 57 EVO GREEN 6,9 650 V[m/s] m -0,9-2,7-9,4-20,5-36, ,360 E[J] RZR 189 m 1,1 4,0 3,3-1,3-10,4-24,4 6,5 x 57 R EVO GREEN 6,9 650 V[m/s] m -0,6-3,6-11,8-25,2-44, ,360 E[J] RZR 174 m 1,4 4,0 2,4-3,8-15,2-32,4 6,5 x 68 EVO GREEN Ballistic data were not yet available at press time Win. EVO GREEN 6,2 600 V[m/s] m -1,3-1,5-6,1-14,2-26, ,292 E[J] RZR 219 m 0,7 4,0 4,5 2,0-4,1-14,3 HIT 8,4 650 V[m/s] m -0,9-2,6-8,9-19,5-34, ,393 E[J] RZR 192 m 1,1 4,0 3,4-0,9-9,5-22,7.270 WSM EVO GREEN 6,2 600 V[m/s] m -1,4-1,1-5,0-12,0-22, ,292 E[J] RZR 233 m 0,6 4,0 4,9 3,0-2,0-10,6 HIT 8,4 650 V[m/s] m -1,1-2,1-7,7-17,2-31, ,382 E[J] RZR 202 1,0 4,0 3,9 0,3-7,1-18,9 7 x 57 R EVO GREEN 8,2 600 V[m/s] m -0,5-4,1-13,2-28,2-49, ,345 E[J] RZR 167 m 1,5 4,0 1,9-5,3-18,2-37,5 7 mm Rem. Mag. EVO GREEN 8,2 650 V[m/s] m -1,0-2,3-8,1-18,1-32, ,345 E[J] RZR 198 m 1,0 4,0 3,7-0,2-8,1-20,7 HIT 9,1 650 V[m/s] m -1,0-2,3-8,0-17,6-31, ,454 E[J] RZR 200 m 1,0 4,0 3,8 0,0-7,5-19,3 7 x 64 EVO GREEN 8,2 600 V[m/s] m -1,0-2,3-8,3-18,4-33, ,345 E[J] RZR 197 m 1,0 4,0 3,7-0,3-8,4-21,1 HIT 9,1 650 V[m/s] m -0,9-2,6-8,9-19,4-34, ,454 E[J] RZR 192 m 1,1 4,0 3,4-0,9-9,4-22,3 7 x 65 R EVO GREEN 8,2 600 V[m/s] m -0,9-2,6-9,0-19,9-35, ,345 E[J] RZR 191 m 1,1 4,0 3,4-1,1-9,9-23,6 HIT 9,1 600 V[m/s] m -0,8-2,8-9,6-20,7-36, ,454 E[J] RZR 188 m 1,2 4,0 3,2-1,6-10,6-24,4 1) BC-Value = Ballistic coefficient 2) V = Velocity, E = Energy 3) RZR = Recommended Zero Range For more Product Information and availability see rws-ammunition.com Bullet Weight Barrel V 2) 0m 50m 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m 50m 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m Ctg/ g length/ mm Item No. box gr BC-Value 1) E RZR * 3) Trajectory (cm).308 Win. EVO GREEN 8,8 600 V[m/s] m -0,7-3,3-11,2-24,1-42, ,340 E[J] RZR 177 m 1,3 4,0 2,6-3,2-14,1-30,8 HIT 10,7 600 V[m/s] m -0,5-3,8-12,5-26,3-46, ,420 E[J] RZR 171 m 1,5 4,0 2,2-4,4-16,3-33, EVO GREEN 8,8 600 V[m/s] m -0,9-2,7-9,4-20,6-36, ,340 E[J] RZR 188 m 1,1 4,0 3,2-1,5-10,7-24,9 HIT 10,7 600 V[m/s] m -0,7-3,4-11,2-23,9-41, ,420 E[J] RZR 177 m 1,3 4,0 2,6-3,2-13,9-29,9.30 R Blaser EVO GREEN 8,8 600 V[m/s] m -0,9-2,6-9,1-19,9-35, ,340 E[J] RZR 190 m 1,1 4,0 3,3-1,2-10,1-23,9.300 Win. Mag. EVO GREEN 8,8 650 V[m/s] m -1,2-1,7-6,7-15,4-28, ,340 E[J] RZR 211 m 0,8 4,0 4,2 1,2-5,5-16,1 HIT 10,7 650 V[m/s] m -1,0-2,2-7,9-17,5-31, ,420 E[J] RZR 201 m 1,0 4,0 3,9 0,2-7,4-19,1 8 x 57 JS EVO GREEN 9,0 600 V[m/s] m -1,0-2,5-8,9-19,7-35, ,299 E[J] RZR 192 m 1,0 4,0 3,5-0,9-9,8-23,7 HIT 10,4 600 V[m/s] m -0,5-3,8-12,5-26,7-46, ,338 E[J] RZR 171 m 1,5 4,0 2,2-4,5-16,7-34,9 8 x 57 JRS EVO GREEN 9,0 600 V[m/s] m -0,6-3,6-11,9-25,7-45, ,299 E[J] RZR 173 m 1,3 4,0 2,4-4,0-15,8-33,9 HIT 10,4 600 V[m/s] m -0,4-4,3-14,0-29,6-52, ,338 E[J] RZR 164 m 1,6 4,0 1,7-6,0-19,7-40,2 8 x 68 S EVO GREEN 9,0 650 V[m/s] m -1,1-2,0-7,5-16,8-30, ,299 E[J] RZR 206 m 0,9 4,0 4,0 0,5-6,8-18,4 HIT 10,4 650 V[m/s] m -1,0-2,2-8,1-18,1-32, ,338 E[J] RZR 199 m 1,0 4,0 3,8-0,1-8,0-20,5 9,3 x 62 EVO GREEN 11,9 600 V[m/s] m -0,7-3,3-11,1-24,1-43, ,312 E[J] RZR 177 m 1,3 3,9 2,6-3,2-14,3-31,1 HIT 16,2 600 V[m/s] m -0,1-5,2-16,2-33,7-58, ,414 E[J] RZR 156 1,9 4,0 0,8-8,2-23,7-46,3 9,3 x 74 R EVO GREEN 11,9 600 V[m/s] m -0,7-3,2-10,9-23,8-42, ,312 E[J] RZR 178 m 1,2 3,9 2,7-3,1-13,9-30,5 HIT 16,2 600 V[m/s] m 0,2-6,1-18,7-38,5-66, ,414 E[J] RZR 149 2,2 4,0-0,1-10,7-28,5-54,3

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