About Rottweil

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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 appreciated equally around the world by hunters and marksmen. 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 marksmen can concentrate on the essentials and place their trust at all times in Rottweil shot cartridges.

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, 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.