Some info on component differences of RWS R50 ammo

[grauhanen]

I was directed to a youtube video in which a top-of-the-line .22LR match ammo, RWS R50, was disassembled and the components weighed and measured. I don't disassemble ammo for purposes of comparison, so this is only informational and may or may not be useful to those who do.

Although some of the methodology may be questionable, the results produced may be of interest to those who may be considering sorting ammo by different means, including overall weight, overall length, casing diameter, or bullet diameter. The other measurements obtained required the destruction of the round itself.

Below is a chart showing the differences between three rounds from the same box that were each the same overall weight.



The video for the RWS R50 ammo can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnFCo1ptouE

The video maker seems to have deconstructed other .22LR ammos.

 

[.22LRGUY]

Very interesting, thanks for posting! I have 1 box of RWS R50, rather, about 2/3 of a box. Had to try it, the first three shots through my 64 (@ 50 yards) are the closest I've ever put 3 bullets in a row. lol However, almost 3X what I prefer to spend on "good" 22 ammo, and that part box has been sitting on a shelf for at least 2 years now.

Now I'm curious how it stacks-up (consistency) against the other ammo types I like.